Things to Do with Kids in Santa Barbara, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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28.9 Miles
74% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 1440 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Showing older movies, Regency Theatres offers tickets at $3 each. Every Wednesday night the theater offers a date night special that includes two hot dogs and drinks. They also have special screenings of cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show.
29.0 Miles
64% 25 votes
Playgrounds 4535 McGrath St, Unit B, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
A children's entertainment center, The Clubhouse Fun Zone features a jungle gym, an inflatable play structure and a number of toys for younger children. It also provides a lounge area for parents, Wi-Fi Internet access, computers and a cafe.
29.1 Miles
78% 81 votes
Farms & Ranches 2480 Roblar Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
Vibrant purple lavender flowers are everywhere at Clairmont Farms, one of California's most important sources of lavender. The institution welcomes visitors, hosts tours and sells its own extensive line of lavender-infused body care products.
29.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Bowling 1788 Mesa Verde Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Buena Lanes is a bowling alley that offers open bowling and hosts a variety of bowling leagues and clubs. The facility also offers an array of party packages, and features a snack bar.
29.9 Miles
60% 236 votes
Family Fun Center 5555 Walker St, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Golf N' Stuff is a local entertainment center which houses a miniature golf course, bumper cars, bumper boats, lazer tag and more, coupled with beautiful landscaping and water features, making it a popular local venue for family entertainment.
30.4 Miles
82% 38 votes
Hiking Trails Los Padres National Forest, Ojai, CA MoreLess Info
Rose Valley Falls Trail is an easy 2-mile round trip hike along a dirt path which is lined with beautiful, shady trees. There are many things to observe and explore such as caves, waterfalls and even a small pond.
30.5 Miles
65% 31 votes
Golf 5882 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
The Buenaventura Golf Course is a parkland-style course with green fairways, mature tree lines, and white sand bunkers. The location also hosts golf tournaments, banquets, and the Ventura City Championship.
30.8 Miles
73% 15 votes
Water Parks 901 S Kimball Road, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Ventura Aquatic Center features several amenities including a 50-meter competition swimming pool, 25-meter recreation pool, activity pool and two water slides. They also offer swimming lessons, aquatic exercise classes and water polo.
30.8 Miles
78% 161 votes
Whale Watching Tours 100 Aquarium Way, Dock 2, Long Beach, CA 90802 MoreLess Info
Specializing in whale watching, Harbor Breeze Cruises offers visitors 3 hour cruises where they can go on a sightseeing excursion with views of the city from the harbor. On the cruise, visitors may see blue whales and dolphins.
30.9 Miles
46% 28 votes
Beaches off Highway 101 via Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard, CA 93036 MoreLess Info
McGrath State Beach is a two-mile beach that is often used by surfers and anglers who often stay in the campground. The beach is also used by thousands of migratory birds because of its location along the Santa Cruz River.
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