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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0.0 Miles
A 72-ft. blue-whale skeleton stares down at you, and Chumash Indian relics wait for their secrets to be uncovered or hike a nature trail.
2.0 Miles
100% 12 votes
Hiking Trails Las Canoas, Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
For hiking, climbing, and water views, one can visit Rattlesnake Canyon Trail. There is also an off-roading area.
6.9 Miles
80% 5 votes
Colleges & Universities 801 Ladera Lane, Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
You can take a stroll through the beautiful Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara. There are some cheap and tasty dining options on campus, as well.
22.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park, Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
Arroyo Hondo Preserve is small but packed with wildlife. Walk through to witness a diversity of plant life and beautiful views.
0.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Visitor Centers 500 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 MoreLess Info
If you are visiting Santa Barbara, then you might want to make your first stop at the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Bureau which provides tourists with information on local attractions, places to stay, things to do and more.
11.6 Miles
67% 27 votes
Golf 7925 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
A seaside 18-hole, 72 par, 7,068 yard course. Sandpiper Golf Club offers Club House with restaurant and Pro Shop,driving range, PGA Instruction, cart and club rentals.
2.2 Miles
67% 12 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
The Andree Clark Bird Refuge is home to a number of birds and other wildlife who claim sanctuary here. You can enjoy a picnic or a stroll through the estate, whilst admiring the views of the lake.
2.8 Miles
88% 84 votes
Beaches Montecito, CA MoreLess Info
Offering views of the sunrise and sunset, the Butterfly Beach is a location suitable for people-watching, swimming and surfing. The site is also located near the Four Seasons Bitmore Hotel.
3.9 Miles
100% 3 votes
Beaches San Ysidro Road, Montecito, CA 93108 MoreLess Info
A public beach located in front of a gated community in Montecito, Miramar Beach offers beach walking, swimming and surfing. At low tide, this south-facing beach features tide pools for exploration.
7.0 Miles
84% 421 votes
Beaches 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
The 29-mile Goleta County Beach Park is a swimming and fishing hotspot. Anglers dot the extra-long pier or launch small boats from the dock. Visitors also enjoy picnic facilities, soft sand, trails, birdwatching posts and other amenities.
7.2 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bay Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Spanning a total of 6 miles, Goleta Point is a peninsula that offers visitors the opportunity to experience picturesque views of the coastline. Visitors commonly enjoy hiking the surrounding area and viewing the many ecosystems native to the peninsula.
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