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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Exhibits, historic sailing vessels, and films bring the California Coast and other areas of maritime history to life
27.6 Miles
90% 20 votes
Shopping Districts 1200 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
A family friendly farm, Apple Lane Farm in Solvang provides everything you need to spend a couple of hours picking your own apples in the fall for a very reasonable price.
27.6 Miles
81% 315 votes
Restaurants 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 MoreLess Info
Located in Ventura, California, the Ventura Harbor Village is an indoor-outdoor commerce and recreation area on gorgeous waterfront property. It features a bevy of shops and restaurants, plus plenty of open space dotted with shady trees.
27.7 Miles
83% 347 votes
Religious Buildings 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93464 MoreLess Info
Established and maintained by the Roman Catholic Church, the Old Mission Santa Ines is located in Solvang, California. It is over 200 years old. The Mission is an active Catholic parish and is a center of Franciscan monasticism.
27.7 Miles
95% 59 votes
Family Fun Center Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Kids and their parents love the Sunny Fields Park in Solvang, California. It features a separate toddler area, play structures inspired by Viking history and plenty of space for running around.
27.8 Miles
88% 69 votes
Specialty Museums 320 Alisal Road, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
Bikers and enthusiasts will appreciate the varied collection at Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum. Motorcycles range from 1910 to present models, featuring displays of vintage and rare motorcycles, with emphasis placed on racing models.
27.9 Miles
54% 98 votes
Specialty Museums 1680 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
The Hans Christian Andersen Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Hans Christen Andersen. Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
27.9 Miles
78% 140 votes
Parks Alisal Road, Santa Ynez, CA MoreLess Info
Beautiful Nojoqui Falls Park in Santa Ynez, California is a popular venue for group meetings, sports events and outdoor activities. Its most prominent attraction is its waterfall, which is accessible by a walking trail.
27.9 Miles
80% 94 votes
Farms & Ranches 1555 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Solvang's Quicksilver Ranch is a family-owned miniature horse breeding ranch. Quicksilver sells and breeds miniature horses and welcomes visitors, but does not offer organized tours. The ranch is open Monday through Saturday throughout the year.
27.9 Miles
78% 139 votes
Parks Alisal Road, Solvang, CA MoreLess Info
The soothing sounds of falling water marks Nojoqui Falls Park as a special place. The park features fields to play ball, benches and picnic tables to relax or enjoy a lunch, BBQ amenities, hiking trails, and a playground.
27.9 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks Mission Drive & First Street, Solvang, CA 93463 MoreLess Info
Solvang Park is a public neighborhood park that offers shaded trails, playgrounds, picnic areas and barbecue grills. The park also hosts the weeklong Danish Days festival every September along with a winter carnival in December.
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