Kid-Friendly

Discover the best restaurants for kids in Santa Barbara, from fun eateries with great kids’ menus to scenic spots on the beach. Find the perfect place to dine!

Planning a family trip and unsure where to begin? Start with Santa Barbara. Our coastal city is abundant with a variety of outdoor activities—you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to narrowing down your vacation itinerary.

Santa Barbara boasts many resorts and hotels perfect for family travel, ranging from budget-friendly to luxurious escapes.

Santa Barbara’s manageable size, ease of getting around and diverse lineup of kid-friendly attractions makes our town a premier family travel destination this summer break.

Santa Barbara is a family-friendly destination in every sense. Not only do our attractions appeal to all ages and a wide variety of interests, several of our attractions also offer accessible experiences for children with disabilities. From the…

Ditch the car and catch the train for a weekend of stress-free family fun in Santa Barbara. Explore endless family attractions with ease, from museums to restaurants, and more. With a walkable downtown area, enticing waterfront boulevards and plenty…

Looking for family fun? Use this itinerary to plan the perfect five-day family vacation in the city known as The America’s Riviera®.

Plan a Santa Barbara family vacation with this three-day itinerary. From whale-watching to kayaking, find the best kid-friendly things to do.

A vacation that’s actually fun for the whole family is a rare thing indeed. But if any city can deliver, Santa Barbara can! In addition to plenty of parks and beaches, Santa Barbara has loads of attractions and outdoor opportunities that will satisfy kids big and small.