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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Chefs entertain diners with their impressive knife skills as they sear chicken, steak, sea food and veggies on a Japanese hibachi grill
7.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Hiking Trails Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Near the beginning of the Lost Valley Trail, there is a small creek that is usually filled with water. The trail progressively grows steeper as it climbs up the mountain. Many beautiful rock formations can be seen from the trail.
7.4 Miles
89% 9 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Protecting a wide variety of estuarine and coastal habitats, the Coal Oil Point Natural Reserve is located adjacent to Santa Barbara. It provides research and teaching resource.
7.4 Miles
91% 11 votes
Movie Theaters 907 South Kellogg, Goleta, CA MoreLess Info
Featuring full digital movie showings, the West Wind Goleta Drive In is a drive-in movie theater that offers guests the opportunity to watch some of the latest released films. Amenities include weekly and family specials and snack concessions.
7.4 Miles
91% 57 votes
Movie Theaters 907 S Kellogg Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
West Wind Santa Barbara Drive-In is a classic drive-in movie theater with a snack bar that only uses digital projection. Every night they run either a double feature or a single feature with two showtimes.
7.4 Miles
100% 9 votes
Hiking Trails West Camino Cielo Road, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
Actually a mazelike network of hiking trails, Lizards Mouth Trail is a scenic place to hike, rock climb, rock hop, and take in scenic views of a distinctive landscape. The trails are also good places to walk dogs.
7.4 Miles
100% 1 votes
Hiking Trails Gaviota Park Boundary Road, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
At 6 miles round trip, Gaviota Peak Trail offers visitors a challenging hike through a scenic meadow hillside. At the summit, visitors receive panoramic views of the surrounding valley and distant views of the Pacific Ocean.
7.5 Miles
83% 29 votes
Parks 5986 Sandspit Road, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
The 29-acre Goleta Beach Park is a recreational park that features beach access, benches, picnic tables, bike trails, boating, fishing, and a playground. The park has 4 areas that are available for reservation.
7.6 Miles
76% 87 votes
Bowling 5925 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
At Zodo's – Bowling and Beyond, visitors can take advantage of glow bowling and lunch 'n bowl specials. The location also offers access to an arcade, a pro shop, and a tap house and grill.
7.7 Miles
- 3 votes
Movie Theaters 225 N Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with three auditoriums, Fairview Theatre displays first-run feature films with all digital projection and sound. The theater also offers stadium seating and 3D movies as well as a snack bar with food and drinks.
7.8 Miles
89% 81 votes
Farms & Ranches 598 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, CA 93117 MoreLess Info
The Fairview Gardens in Goleta, California is a non-profit educational institution dedicated to urban farming and agriculture appreciation. It hosts a variety of programs for kids, teens and adults. Free self-guided tours are available without a reservation, and large groups may reserve guided tours.
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