Kid Friendly
One big, beautiful playground - for your child and your inner child! If you're traveling with kids, there's no better way to think of Santa Barbara.
Sure, there's plenty of grown-up fun: world-class theater, music and art, and food and wine that will tickle your taste buds in a way you won't soon forget. But Santa Barbara's wilder side appeals to little and big kids alike - don your sneaks, slather on some sunscreen and ride a bike, learn to surf or hand-feed the giraffes at one of the country's most beautiful zoos!
Check out our family-fun e-newsletter, Go Play, and you'll see that Santa Barbara prides itself on fun for the whole family, so we make it easy beyond kids' menus (even at restaurants that make foodies salivate). We're talking picnic areas with sand pits fully equipped for budding castle architects, museum exhibits designed to mesmerize young minds and safe, family-friendly beaches. When it comes to adding education into the mix, parents also love the area's rich historical elements - including three stunning missions.
Worried about the hassle of getting from one place to another? Don't be. In Santa Barbara, everything is nearby, so major attractions are just a short, safe walk away. Or a quick hop on a bus or shuttle. Even by car, you're never stuck in heavy traffic or waiting at long lights.
We also understand that traveling with kids means toting lots of extra stuff. Santa Barbara lets you travel light (well, lighter, anyway) - rent everything you need right here, from bikes and surreys to snorkel gear and kayaks.
Note, however, there is one thing you can't rent in Santa Barbara: family memories. Those are yours to make, and yours to keep.
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- Tour Pick-up: State St. & Cabrillo Blvd.
- Mailing: 23 East Cabrillo Blvd.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 965-0353
TROLLEY TOURS Welcome aboard Santa Barbara Trolley Tours, formerly known as Santa Barbara Old Town Trolley! We offer fully-narrated tours packed with anecdotes and well-researched historical ...MORE
- 23 East Cabrillo Blvd.
- 22 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 966-2282
Unique bikes & way more!Welcome to Wheel Fun Rentals, home of the nation's premier recreational rental outlets. Look for us in leisure time and tourist destinations, in parks, at beaches, in hotels ...MORE
- 720 Bond Ave.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- Information: (805) 884-WAVE
See a part of Santa Barbara few visitors ever get to experience with the top adventure company on the Central Coast! Our guides create thousands of unforgettable travel adventures each year – come ...MORE
- 229 E. Victoria Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 965-6307
Founded in 1983, the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is a public non-profit charitable corporation. With the goal of enhancing our community's awareness and appreciation of architecture and ...MORE
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- Information: 805-886-5103
Santa Barbara's favorite wine festival has become a mid-summer tradition. This beachside wine, food and music fest attracts thousands of local and visiting wine lovers. Three days of distinctive and ...MORE
- 933 Castillo St
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805-564-1819
We offer Wine Tasting tours starting at $50, Beer Tasting tours, Coastal Sailboat Cruises and Kayak Tours starting at $35, Horseback Rides starting at $42 and more. Captain Jack's Tours offers these ...MORE
- 129 Castillo Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 962-2353
- 1800 Refugio Road
- Goleta, CA 93117
- Information: 805-968-1113
The picturesque Circle Bar B Guest Ranch is located on nearly one thousand acres in the Santa Ynez Mountains on California’s scenic Central Coast. The ranch, which offers magnificent views of the ...MORE
- 408 Foothill Road
- Ojai, CA 93023
- Information: 805-646-3200
Join us for a climb above the clouds in our comfortable, safe, 4 to 7-passenger custom Jeeps to the top of the Santa Ynez Mountains and beyond. From off-road trails to lush valley vineyards, ...MORE
- 301 W. Cabrillo Blvd.
- In the Santa Barbara Harbor
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 882-0088
Condor Cruises offers a variety of spectacular excursions into the Santa Barbara Channel aboard our all new high - speed catamaran the 75' CONDOR EXPRESS.Our cruising grounds include the nutrient rich ...MORE
- Tour pickups in downtown Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara, CA 93108
- Information: (800) 315-6668
We acquaint you with our origin and history and explain why this section of the Central Coast is so special. Our 3 historical and heritage tours explore areas of Santa Barbara you may never see on ...MORE
- 11560 Calle Real
- Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Information: 805-685-3887
Located fifteen minutes north of downtown Santa Barbara, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, lies El Capitan Canyon, an incredible resort secluded amongst ancient sycamores ...MORE
- 123 E. Canon Perdido St.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 805-966-9719
- 216 Arboleda Road
- Santa Barbara, CA 93110
- Information: (805) 683-7600
Voted the best City & Harbor tour of Santa Barbara!Make a splash aboard the LAND SHARK!View one of the most historical beachside cities on a boat with wheels designed for both land and sea cruising. ...MORE
- 2201 Laguna Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Information: 805.682.4713
The pictureque Mission lies between the majestic Santa Ynez Moutains and the Pacific Ocean. The Spanish heritage of the town is reflected in the architecture and street names of this popular ...MORE
- P.O. Box 21557
- Santa Barbara, CA 93121
- Information: (805) 962-8101
Hello, and welcome to the Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara website. This week-long festival was started in 1924 as a way to attract tourists to our city, honor there- opening of the Lobero Theatre, ...MORE
- 117 B Harbor Way
- Santa Barbara, CA 93109
- Information: (805) 899-4925
Paddle Sports of Santa Barbara, located in the beautiful and historic Santa Barbara Harbor, has been acknowledged as the premier water sport outfitter and equipment dealer for the past 20 years. With ...MORE
- 7544 Evergreen Drive
- Santa Barbara, CA 93117
- Information: (805) 448-6873
PAINT JAM ... is a unique party theme that engages all ages 6-106. Express ones life, mood or fancy in full color with professional arts materials and take home the ultimate party favor or Santa ...MORE
- 3750 Paradise Road
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- Information: 805.683.5686
Take your horses camping with you or come ride ours! The perfect vacation destination awaits you at Rancho Oso Guest Ranch and Stables in Santa Barbara, California! Located only 30 minutes from ...MORE
- 217 State Street
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: 888-872-1776
The Reagan Ranch Center in downtown Santa Barbara, California is open to the general public for tours and visitation on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. These galleries feature ...MORE
- 1212 Mission Canyon Road
- Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2126
- Information: 805-682-4726
Located on 65 acres in the foothills just above the city, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden features exquisite exhibits of California native plants displayed in beautiful landscaped settings. ...MORE
- 1100 Anacapa St.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 568-3070
- 125 Harbor Way #13
- Santa Barbara, CA 93109
- Information: 805-962-2826
- 136 E. De La Guerra St.
- Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Information: (805) 966-1601
