- TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Santa Barbara, California, including 32 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Ventura, Ojai and Montecito.
- From Arroyo Burro County Beach Park to Santa Barbara Zoo, the Santa Barbara area offers 56 different types of family activities, including: Natural History Museums, Botanical Gardens, Nature & Wildlife Areas and Waterfalls.
- Situated between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the city of Santa Barbara offers the best of both worlds to its residents and visitors. Just minutes from lush forest or sandy beach, the area is as popular for its outdoor recreation as it is for its many indoor attractions such as it's high-end shops, world-class restaurants and luxury spas.
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Enjoy exciting and educational exhibits, sailing vessels, and media that bring the maritime history of the California Coast to life
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Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, better known as Hendry's Beach, is popular with children looking for a secluded place to play in the sand and with surfers. It is also popular because dogs are allowed off-leash in some areas of this beach.
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Families and school groups love the Santa Barbara Zoo in Santa Barbara, California. The zoo's most popular denizens include great apes, leopards, bears, penguins and assorted reptiles. It takes roughly three hours to fully explore the Santa Barbara Zoo.
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Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the beauty of Lake Cachuma and its surrounding area. Along with watching birds and other wildlife, this is a great location for fishing, kayaking and camping.
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Ranch Oso offers the authentic California ranch experience with added comforts of a home. They have daily horseback riding, camp store, sports courts, many hiking trails, even a spa and a pool. The surrounding landscape is eye-catching with beautiful views of the mountain range.
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Andree Clark Bird Refuge (1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.), Santa Barbara, CA
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Cabrillo Bike Path runs from the zoo to the harbor. A nice place to bike, jog, or walk
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The famous Stearns Wharf is a vital attraction in Santa Barbara. Many tourist-friendly shops with souvenirs are available in the area as are many places to sample local seafood dishes like lobster bisque and even full lobster dinners.
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Santa Barbara Sailing Center has tours for a number of interests. A popular tour is their Dolphin and Whale Watching excursion.
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2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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A wide range of exhibits are available at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History including those that feature mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, plant life, and geology that is native to the Pacific Coast and Channel Islands. There are also dioramas that depict prehistoric Native American life.
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Take a short hike through Nojoqui Falls County Park, and see the waterfalls among the forest trees. This beautiful setting is a favorite destination for families who take advantage of the picnic and playground areas and open spaces.
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If you've ever dreamed of touching a shark, visit Ty Warner Sea Center. They offer a large amount of information about sea creatures.