- 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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Mondos Beach is known for its waves, which makes it a popular location for surfers. The beach is also frequented by visitors for its longboarding and stand up paddleboarding, and many people bring their dogs.
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Ventura's Lake Casitas Recreation Area is a huge park with over 400 individual campsites. It is a popular fishing destination. Visitors also hiking, birdwatching and fishing. Campsites must be reserved.
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Refugio State Park & Beach is opened for the fishing and kayaking enthusiasts. Near the palm trees are found camping sites and picnic areas.
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One of the few locations to offer horseback riding on the Central Coast, Circle Bar B Guest Ranch has rides lasting anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours. Not truly a dude ranch though; the operation is run out of a motel.
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Cyclists get quite the workout on the Ventura to Ojai Paved Bike Path, which stretches between Ventura and Ojai. The smooth, paved surface is perfect for both racing and mountain bikes. Rollerbladers are also welcome.
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Private guided trail rides through the Los Padres National Forest and Ventura River Valley are provided through the Ojai Valley Trail Riding Company. Both beginners and more experienced riders are accommodated.
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Head home on the range with Western Trail Rides, an equestrian tour company in Ojai, California. Western Trail Rides offers customized tours for riders of all abilities, interests and levels of experience. The firm also offers riding lessons.
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Mission San Buenaventura is the Ninth and last California Spanish mission. It was founded by founded by Padre JunÃpero Serra, and still remains an active Catholic paris
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Cachuma Lake Recreation Area is set amidst acres of wilderness flanked by the picturesque Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains. Guests will celebrated fishing conditions that make camping at the Area during winter months rewarding.
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Ventura County Museum of History & Art
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100 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
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At the Venture County Museum of History & Art, visitors have the chance to view the site's rotating collections and attend family, summer, and other educational events. The location also features a museum store for guests seeking souvenirs.