- 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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45.9 Miles
The Artesia School Museum is a fully restored, historic one-room schoolhouse. It was used from 1876 to 1961 and saw students from first to eighth grades attend at the same time.
45.9 Miles
Also known as Animal World Petting Zoo, Tawni's Ponies is a mobile business that provides good-tempered animals for parties and special events. The company offers a variety of ponies, ducks, donkeys, and other animals.
46.0 Miles
86%
155 votes
9000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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Point Mugu State Park has more than 70 miles of hiking trails inland and 5 miles of ocean shoreline. Hiking, bicycle riding, camping, surf fishing and plenty of other things can prove the site worthy of a visit.
46.0 Miles
80%
41 votes
9000 W Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265
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Thornhill Broome Beach State Park is a beach campground where visitors can sleep in tents and see marine mammals off the coast. There are fire pits, running water and porta-potties and the grounds are dog-friendly.
46.1 Miles
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
97%
31 votes
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
88%
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.
46.6 Miles
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.