Free & Cheap Things to Do in Santa Barbara, CA

  • The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Barbara, California, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Bars, Natural History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Cabrillo Bike Path to Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Barbara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Ventura, Montecito and Ojai.
  • The list below includes 58 free or cheap things to do in or near Santa Barbara, California, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Bars, Natural History Museums, Botanical Gardens and Nature & Wildlife Areas.
  • From Cabrillo Bike Path to Arroyo Burro County Beach Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Santa Barbara and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Goleta, Ventura, Montecito and Ojai.
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Santa Barbara Festival Ballet 1019 Chapala St, # B, Santa Barbara, CA MoreLess Info
Classes broken out by skill level and no experience necessary for adults learning ballet; instructors with professional dance experience
28.7 Miles
88% 32 votes
Parks 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, CA MoreLess Info
The only remaining Monterey-style adobe home from the Rancho era, Olivas Adobe is a California Historic Landmark with a house and courtyard guests may tour. The location may be reserved for weddings, fiestas, and receptions.
28.9 Miles
74% 43 votes
Movie Theaters 1440 Eastman Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Showing older movies, Regency Theatres offers tickets at $3 each. Every Wednesday night the theater offers a date night special that includes two hot dogs and drinks. They also have special screenings of cult classics like Rocky Horror Picture Show.
29.0 Miles
64% 25 votes
Playgrounds 4535 McGrath St, Unit B, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
A children's entertainment center, The Clubhouse Fun Zone features a jungle gym, an inflatable play structure and a number of toys for younger children. It also provides a lounge area for parents, Wi-Fi Internet access, computers and a cafe.
29.1 Miles
54% 28 votes
Specialty Shops 2905 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
9 wines are offered for tasting by Los Olivos Tasting Room & Wine Shop: 4 Pinot Noirs, 2 white wines, 2 red wines and a desert wine.
29.1 Miles
78% 81 votes
Farms & Ranches 2480 Roblar Ave., Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
Vibrant purple lavender flowers are everywhere at Clairmont Farms, one of California's most important sources of lavender. The institution welcomes visitors, hosts tours and sells its own extensive line of lavender-infused body care products.
29.1 Miles
91% 46 votes
Specialty Shops 380 Bell St, Los Olivos, CA 93441 MoreLess Info
Olive oil and vinegar take center stage at Global Gardens in Los Olivos, California. The company is committed to ecologically responsible sourcing and cultivates most of its own ingredients. Tours are available for groups of up to 125 people and should be scheduled in advance.
29.4 Miles
90% 21 votes
Meditation Centers 1098 McAndrew Road, Ojai, CA 93023 MoreLess Info
The aim of the Krishnamurti Education Center is to help you learn about the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti. Here you can attend a variety of classes and seminars, as well as book yourself into their associated retreat.
29.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Bowling 1788 Mesa Verde Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Buena Lanes is a bowling alley that offers open bowling and hosts a variety of bowling leagues and clubs. The facility also offers an array of party packages, and features a snack bar.
29.9 Miles
60% 236 votes
Family Fun Center 5555 Walker St, Ventura, CA 93003 MoreLess Info
Golf N' Stuff is a local entertainment center which houses a miniature golf course, bumper cars, bumper boats, lazer tag and more, coupled with beautiful landscaping and water features, making it a popular local venue for family entertainment.
30.4 Miles
82% 38 votes
Hiking Trails Los Padres National Forest, Ojai, CA MoreLess Info
Rose Valley Falls Trail is an easy 2-mile round trip hike along a dirt path which is lined with beautiful, shady trees. There are many things to observe and explore such as caves, waterfalls and even a small pond.
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