- The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Barbara, California, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Bars, Natural History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
- From Cabrillo Bike Path to Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Barbara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Ventura, Montecito and Ojai.
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A 72-ft. blue-whale skeleton stares down at you, and Chumash Indian relics wait for their secrets to be uncovered or hike a nature trail.
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Solvang, California is home to the Elverhoj Museum, dedicated to Danish culture. Solvang was originally a Danish settlement, and many Danes still live in the area. This museum is especially fascinating in wintertime.
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1618 Copenhagen Drive #3, Solvang, CA 93463
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Solvang Trolley & Carriage offers guided tours on a trolley that replicates a 1900s Danish street car and is pulled by Belgian draft horses. Costumed tour guides will relay a history of the town throughout the 25 minute ride.
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A family owned ranch, Ojai Olive Oil has been running all groves organically.Apart from the extra virgin olive oil, also soaps, body lotions,creams are produced, all handmade cosmetics packaged on the ranch. Products' samples offered
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Nestled in the center of Solvang, Hans Christian Anderson Park is a lovely are to commemorate the great author. The park is lined with trees and provides a nice quiet atmosphere to relax and rest.
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The Ojai Olive Oil Ranch offers tours of its facilities, through which visitors can learn about the olive oil-making process. After the tour, the location also provides tastings of its products.
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1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, CA 93463
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The Wildling Art Museum features three to four art exhibits at any given time in addition to the hiking and nature walks in the area. The institution also holds its own art classes for children, families, or just adults.
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With views of the surrounding mountains and valley, Dennison Park is a destination for hiking, camping, and photography. At night there is minimal light pollution, meaning visitors can clearly see the stars and planets in the sky.
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McGrath State Park is a beachside state park and campground. The beach runs for two miles and is suitable for fishing and surfing. Swimming is allowed but swimmers are cautioned to be vigilant of strong riptides.
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A sprawling county park covering 132 acres, Arroyo Verde Park features a nature center, as well as miles of hiking and running trails. The park also offers two playgrounds as well as picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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Ventura Food Tours offer guided tours of the best dining options present in Ventura County. These trips are accompanied by informative commentary and conversations with the local chefs and owners.