Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Barbara, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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Chefs entertain diners with their impressive knife skills as they sear chicken, steak, sea food and veggies on a Japanese hibachi grill
40.0 Miles
61% 18 votes
Bowling 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo, CA 93010 MoreLess Info
A 20-lane bowling center, Harley's Camarillo Bowl offers open and league bowling as well as birthday party hosting. It provides a sports bar and lounge, arcade games, 42-inch high-definition monitors, billiard tables and a snack bar.
40.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Swimming Pool 1030 Temple Avenue, Camarillo, CA 93010 MoreLess Info
As an indoor swimming pool, Pleasant Valley Aquatic Center offer visitors an opportunity to swim during lap hours and open swim sessions. The pool also hosts classes like water aerobics and junior lifeguard training.
41.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 3100 Bridgehampton Way, Camarillo, CA 93012 MoreLess Info
A community park with ample green space and lots of shaded seating, HIJI Rose Garden features a variety of amenities including a playground with an array of equipment, a splash park, and gardens.
41.2 Miles
100% 8 votes
Historic Sites 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo, CA 93012 MoreLess Info
Built in 1892, Camarillo Ranch House is a 6,000 sq ft. Queen Anne Victorian style house situated on an 1837 Mexican land grant. The house features a wrap around porch, period furnishings, and BBQ Lunch and Tour packages and frequent events.
41.5 Miles
100% 42 votes
Food Tours Ojai, CA 93006 MoreLess Info
Eating Ojai is a walking tour organized by Ventura Food Tours to introduce some of the great local Ojai recipes to the visitors. Wine, panninis, baked goods and other artisanal foods are available for tasting. Prices are inexpensive and the staff maintains a high standard for the services delivered.
42.1 Miles
92% 77 votes
Movie Theaters 5001 Verdugo Way, Camarillo, CA 93012 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring 11 auditoriums, Roxy Stadium 11 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating and a snack bar with food and drinks.
42.7 Miles
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Parks 823 Oak Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015 MoreLess Info
The county of Ventura owned Kenney Grove Park is an RV campground with water and electrical hookups. The park has public restroods, fire rings, tables, showers, and leashed pet areas.
43.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Horseback Riding 9330 Stockton Road, Moorpark, CA 93021 MoreLess Info
At Equisport International Show Jumping, visitors can watch experienced riders perform maneuvers and jumps on their horses. Visitors can attend horse shows and enroll in lessons to learn how to care for horses.
44.0 Miles
100% 8 votes
River Ojai, CA MoreLess Info
Sespe Creek is a 61 mile long creek, with 31 miles designated as National Wild and Scenic River and National Scenic Waterway. Visitors will find hiking trails running along the creek.
44.0 Miles
53% 15 votes
Parks 6968 E. Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, CA MoreLess Info
A former stage coach stop, Camarillo Grove Park is a mid-size park in a rustic setting. Attractions include multiple hiking trails, a dog park, covered picnic areas, play equipment, and a horseshoe pit.
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