- 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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25.2 Miles
California's Santa Ynez Valley is a land of open skies and lush landscapes. It is home to many fine vineyards and wineries, and is also popular with equestrians, hikers and backpackers.
25.3 Miles
Ventura Pier was originally built in 1872. Today, the pier wooden structure is 1958 feet long and offers a place for fishermen and women to line up with their lines as they fish.
25.3 Miles
A popular destination not only for surfers but also for stand up paddle boarders, Surfer's Point at Seaside Park is a rocky, slim stretch of beach with steady and reliable waves.
25.4 Miles
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3630 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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The mission of Santa Barbera Wine Country Cycling Tours is to experience the lifestyle that the local area offers through outdoor activities. The company offers gourmet picnic lunches and wine tastings on the tours.
25.5 Miles
The Pratt Trail Loop is a 4.6-mile hiking destination that climbs around 100 feet and has an estimated descent of 3,100 feet. Bikers who wish to take a different route to the valley may enjoy the rocky path offered by this trail.
25.5 Miles
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3596 Sagunto Street, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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Explore the history and culture of Santa Ynez at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Janeway-Parks Carriage House. This is a particularly popular destination among history buffs interested in the California Gold Rush.
25.5 Miles
Arts patrons love to take in shows at the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura, California. The Theatre features musicals, plays, recitals, concerts, dance exhibitions and other enjoyable performances that are fun for adults and kids.
25.6 Miles
The Cluff Vista Park is a triangular park that serves as an entranceway to the historic area in Ojai and preserves the natural beauty of the area. The park includes sculptures by local artists including a monolith by Paul Linhard.
25.7 Miles
Founded in 1966, the Ojai Valley Museum is a historical museum and art gallery operated by the Ojai Valley Historical Society. The museum is filled with artifacts, Native American weavings, and photographs that display the history of the local area.
25.7 Miles
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130 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA 93023
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At the Ojai Valley Museum of History and Art, tourists can learn about the history of the Ojai Valley through journals and collections of art and Native American baskets. The location also offers matinee showings of classic films.