Top Family Activities & Kid-Friendly Attractions in Santa Barbara

Museums & Educational Attractions

Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo
Moxi The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation

Moxi The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation
Santa Barbara Natural History Museum

Santa Barbara Natural History Museum
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Sea Center

Sea Center
South Coast Railroad Museum

South Coast Railroad Museum
Rancho La Patera & Stow House

Rancho La Patera & Stow House
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

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GIVEAWAY TIME! We’ve teamed up with The Creative Lab—a rad local studio in Santa Barbara—to give one lucky kid a FREE July drop-in class (Clay OR Crafting… your call 👏). Think hands-on, high-quality art experiences that go
4th of July plans = handled! 🇺🇸 We’ve rounded up all the best family-friendly ways to celebrate around Santa Barbara! From old-fashioned fun to drone light shows (yes, really!), there’s something for every family. Swipe to see all the