- 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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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.
46.1 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.
46.5 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.
46.5 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.
46.6 Miles
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17 votes
1475 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
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Thrill-seekers who prefer to stay indoors will enjoy a day at the MB2 Raceway Indoor Go Karting track. The indoor race track welcomes both kids and adults and is available for corporate or private party rental.
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Visitors can enjoy indoor go kart racing at MB2 Raceway. The racing venue hosts birthday parties along with group events and features an arcade with pool tables and air hockey.
46.9 Miles
Arroyo Vista Recreation is a facility that offers a range of recreational activities including adult and youth sporting leagues. Arroyo Vista features a basketball court, tennis courts, a gym, and park and softball fields.
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Located within the scenic local canyons, Peck Farm is a full service equestrian center offering a number of services for horses and their owners. These services include boarding, training, and spacious areas to ride the horses.
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Paradise Falls
Wildwood Park, 928 W Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Located in Wildwood Regional Park, Paradise Falls can be accessed by a variety of trails at the park. The paths pass by caves, streams, and smaller falls before reaching the 40 foot high falls.
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Providing riding trainers to visitors, Vista Del Mar Ranch offers instructional classes for improving horseback skills and agility. There are also several trails where visitors can take their horses on trail rides.