- 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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25.1 Miles
Century Theatres is a movie theater that offers free weekly concessions, IMAX movie showings, RealD 3D technology, and cinearts. The theatre is also available to rent for private birthday parties and movie showings.
25.2 Miles
California's Santa Ynez Valley is a land of open skies and lush landscapes. It is home to many fine vineyards and wineries, and is also popular with equestrians, hikers and backpackers.
25.3 Miles
Ventura Pier was originally built in 1872. Today, the pier wooden structure is 1958 feet long and offers a place for fishermen and women to line up with their lines as they fish.
25.3 Miles
A popular destination not only for surfers but also for stand up paddle boarders, Surfer's Point at Seaside Park is a rocky, slim stretch of beach with steady and reliable waves.
25.5 Miles
The Pratt Trail Loop is a 4.6-mile hiking destination that climbs around 100 feet and has an estimated descent of 3,100 feet. Bikers who wish to take a different route to the valley may enjoy the rocky path offered by this trail.
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3596 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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Explore the history and culture of Santa Ynez at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Janeway-Parks Carriage House. This is a particularly popular destination among history buffs interested in the California Gold Rush.
25.6 Miles
The Cluff Vista Park is a triangular park that serves as an entranceway to the historic area in Ojai and preserves the natural beauty of the area. The park includes sculptures by local artists including a monolith by Paul Linhard.
25.7 Miles
Founded in 1966, the Ojai Valley Museum is a historical museum and art gallery operated by the Ojai Valley Historical Society. The museum is filled with artifacts, Native American weavings, and photographs that display the history of the local area.
25.7 Miles
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130 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
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At the Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art, tourists can learn about the history of the Ojai Valley through journals and collections of art and Native American baskets. The location also offers matinee showings of classic films.
25.8 Miles
Bradbury Dam Vista Point is the apex of a hiking trail that provides views of the artificial Lake Cachuma. The point has opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, swimming, fishing, and running.