- The list below includes 75 free or cheap things to do in or near Montecito, California, including 58 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Art Gallery, Parks and Hiking Trails.
- From Butterfly Beach to Miramar Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Montecito and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura and Ojai.
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49.1 Miles
The Artesia School Museum is a fully restored, historic one-room schoolhouse. It was used from 1876 to 1961 and saw students from first to eighth grades attend at the same time.
49.4 Miles
Horses for both beginners and advanced riders are provided to guests through the Park Place Stable. Horseback trail rides in the mountains of Malibu that overlook the Pacific Ocean are the most common, but rides along the beach are also available.
49.4 Miles
Founded in 1964, the Lompoc Valley Historical Society is an organization with the mission to provide a repository for documents and historical artifacts of Lompoc Valley. The society manages the Carriage House and the Blacksmith Shop.
49.4 Miles
The Lompoc Aquatic Center is a large indoor recreation complex that features a pool with lap swim area, diving area, and shallow play area, as well as a play structure.
49.5 Miles
Harley's Simi Bowl is a family oriented bowling alley with pro-shop and cafe. Kids bowl 2 free games Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Youth leagues, adult leagues, tournaments, cosmic bowl, and specials are frequently offered.
49.5 Miles
For hiking, mountain biking, running, or just communing with nature, the Wood Ranch Trails offer miles of scenic paths. Guests may encounter native wildlife such as coyotes, deer, raccoons, squirrels, rabbits, and various birds of prey.
49.6 Miles
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Jalama Road, Lompoc, CA 93436
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Housed on a 300-acre ranch, the Return to Freedom, American Wild Horse Sanctuary is dedicated to preserving the freedom, diversity and habitat of wild horses. The sanctuary cares for over 400 horses.
49.7 Miles
With plenty of benches, a separate area for large and small dogs, and an escape-proof entry, Barkin Park is a safe an convenient way to make sure dogs are getting their exercise.