The San Francisco Carousel, #1 – Pier 39, North Beach, San Francisco, California

Handcrafted in Italy, the double-deck San Francisco Carousel is intricately hand-painted with famous San Francisco landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Coit Tower, Chinatown, Lombard Street, Alcatraz and the popular Pier 39 California sea lions. The carousel features 1,800 twinkling LED lights and 32 nautically-themed animals to ride, including sea dragons, sea lions, dolphins, panda bears and horses, as well as chariots and – for the more adventurous riders – spinning tubs. Throughout the ride, patrons hear traditional organ music and see Pier 39’s bustling promenade.