Santa Barbara Family Activities - Things to Do With Kids in Santa Barbara CA

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ASanta Barbara Zoo

Relevancy: 83% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
7+ reviews
from 1 sources
Epinions.com
5.0
7+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, gift shop… more
  • the zoo is great dont be late ride on the train the lion has a mane i wish ... more on Tripadvisor
  • I really like the Santa Barbara Zoo. It is a wonderful experience ... more on epinions.com
Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ni��os Drive
Santa Barbara,CA,93103

BSanta Barbara Museum of Natural History

Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
2+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
2+ reviews
  • Overview Mission is to enlighten the public by developing ... more on Museum Stuff
  • Overview Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta del Sol Road Santa Barbara, 93105 805-682-4711 (General Information) 805-682-4711 x174 (Observatory/Planetarium) 805-962-2526 (Sea Center) www.sbnature.org San... more on tripadvisor.com
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

CLeadbetter Beach

Relevancy: 80% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.5
2+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: restrooms, parking, showers more
  • Leadbetter Beach is one of the more crowded beaches in Santa Barbara. It is located right ... more on yelp.com
  • Overview This is one of the busiest beaches in town. A long strip of sand flanked by green grass at the base of the city college - who ... more on Beachcalifornia
Leadbetter Beach
Leadbetter Beach

Santa Barbara, California, United States

DTy Warner Sea Center

Relevancy: 81% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
1+ reviews
  • Highlights: gift shop, restrooms, wheelchair accessible more
  • I was impressed on a recent visit to the Ty Warner Sea Center ... more on Tripadvisor
  • San Luis Opispo is a beautiful place, but frankly, there's just not a lot to do after a certain point. We all drove down to SB last weekend. I wanted to give my wife a few hours to shop in peace, s... more on Tripadvisor
Ty Warner Sea Center
Ty Warner Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA

ERincon State Beach Park

Relevancy: 79% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
4.0
1+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.0
1+ reviews
  • No review of California surf beaches would be complete without a tip of ... more on yelp.com
Rincon State Beach Park

Santa Barbara,CA,93190

FSanta Barbara Zoological Gardens

Relevancy: 79% KID FRIENDLY

Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens
500 Ninos Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93103

GButterfly Beach

Relevancy: 79% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
10+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
10+ reviews
  • Beautiful beach, beautiful name...My college roommate actually got married on this ... more on yelp.com
  • Great for a light lunch snack and gaze at ... more on yelp.com
Butterfly Beach

Santa Barbara,CA,93190

HDouglas Family Preserve

Relevancy: 78% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
5.0
7+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
5.0
7+ reviews
  • The most prettiest place in Santa Barbara. It is spectacular, ... more on yelp.com
  • If Rob Lowe likes it (he's in a "Go California" commercial sitting at the preserve), ... more on yelp.com
Douglas Family Preserve
Linda Road Santa Barbara
CA 93101

IMountasia Family Fun Center

Relevancy: 80% KID FRIENDLY

Average Rating
3.0
5+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
3.0
5+ reviews
  • Highlights: concessions-food available, restrooms more
  • Location: Santa Clarita, California (0.7 miles from Santa Barbara)
  • Mountasia provides a great assortment of things to do. There are games, ... more on yelp.com
  • Ok, so I agree this place is fun. I've been here several times and I even had fun ... more on yelp.com
Mountasia Family Fun Center
Mountasia Family Fun Center
21516 Golden Triangle Road
Santa Clarita, CA, 91350

JGoleta Beach

Relevancy: 77% KID FRIENDLY

  • Highlights: concessions-food available, picnic ta… more
  • Overview This beach has a little bit of everything for just ... more on santabarbara

Santa Barbara offers families lots of different things to do.  From beaches to zoos families are bound to find whatever they’re looking to try in Santa Barbara.  Of course this peninsula town is known for its beautiful beaches and any trip should allow for ample time to be spent lazing on the long stretches of white sand.  After a long day on the beach, cool off in the shady streets of Old Town Santa Barbara where your kids will enjoy a ride on the Trolley and ice cream from one of the numerous shops.  If the beach becomes boring, take some time to check out the Santa Barbara Zoo which is known for it’s views as well as it’s animals.  If your family enjoys sea life, stop by the Ty Warner Sea Center and experience their new shark exhibit.  For family fun in the evening consider a round of miniature golf at the Mountasia Family Fun Center or star gazing from the beaches further away from the city.

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