- 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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Solvang, California is home to the Elverhoj Museum, dedicated to Danish culture. Solvang was originally a Danish settlement, and many Danes still live in the area. This museum is especially fascinating in wintertime.
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1618 Copenhagen Drive #3, Solvang, CA 93463
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Solvang Trolley & Carriage offers guided tours on a trolley that replicates a 1900s Danish street car and is pulled by Belgian draft horses. Costumed tour guides will relay a history of the town throughout the 25 minute ride.
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Nestled in the center of Solvang, Hans Christian Anderson Park is a lovely are to commemorate the great author. The park is lined with trees and provides a nice quiet atmosphere to relax and rest.
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The Ojai Olive Oil Ranch offers tours of its facilities, through which visitors can learn about the olive oil-making process. After the tour, the location also provides tastings of its products.
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The Olivia Links offers access to a championship golf course with four sets of tees and a practice facility. For players who wish to improve their skills, the location offers a Game Improvement Membership and additional courses through the City of Ventura.
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With views of the surrounding mountains and valley, Dennison Park is a destination for hiking, camping, and photography. At night there is minimal light pollution, meaning visitors can clearly see the stars and planets in the sky.
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McGrath State Park is a beachside state park and campground. The beach runs for two miles and is suitable for fishing and surfing. Swimming is allowed but swimmers are cautioned to be vigilant of strong riptides.
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A sprawling county park covering 132 acres, Arroyo Verde Park features a nature center, as well as miles of hiking and running trails. The park also offers two playgrounds as well as picnic areas with barbecue grills.
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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.
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Solvang Segway Tours is a Segway tour company that offers 1 to 2 hour tours of the Santa Barbara Wine Country. The company allows people of or over the age of 14 to be permitted to ride the segways.