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The best family-friendly activities in Santa Barbara for parents and kids (Updated April 2024)

The best family-friendly activities in Santa Barbara for parents and kids (Updated April 2024)

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
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All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services See the American Riviera in 90 minutes Santa Barbara sightseeing at its...
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2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai
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Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a...
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Santa Barbara Sunset Kayaking Tour
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UNSET ALONG THE SANTA BARBARA COAST Santa Barbara sunsets are world renowned and winter happens to be the best time of year to see a...
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Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour
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Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food...
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Guided Kayak Wildlife Tour in the Santa Barbara Harbor
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Experienced local guides take you on an unforgettable Santa Barbara kayak tour spotlighting one of California's most thriving marine regions. Learn about Santa Barbara’s natural history and...
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Sea Lion Kayak Tour - Santa Barbara Harbor
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PADDLING SANTA BARBARA'S 'AMERICAN RIVIERA' Sandwiched between rugged coastal mountains and south-facing beaches, Santa Barbara is often called the American Riviera. The dramatic geography and...
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid
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Explore the city sights and rugged hills around Santa Barbara with an electric, mountain or hybrid bike 1- or 2-day rental. Get around town easily...
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Coastline Kayak Tour near Santa Barbara with Knowledgeable Guide
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Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip...
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5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour
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"Local's" only knowledge, History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Bird Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). Come see it all! Santa Barbara’s Rich History-home of the Chumash Native Americans....
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Downtown Santa Barbara Taco & Drink Tour
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We love Santa Barbara. We love food. We want to feed you tacos from our specially created guided taco trail tour. After starting the original...
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Taco Tour Santa Barbara
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Indulge in the best tacos, craft beers, wine and margaritas that Santa Barbara has to offer! Discover the enchanting beauty of Santa Barbara's Downtown with...
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Sunset Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Knowledgeable Guide
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Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water...
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Santa Barbara Ghost Tour "The Veil is Lifted" History & Mystery Walk
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Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts! All guests get a FREE gift bag curated by Professor Julie Ann Brown filled with candy/cookies and a...
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Santa Barbara Ghost History and Mystery Walking Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible"
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Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! An exclusive experience with your professional ghost and supernatural storyteller It is a perfect way to end your...
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Learn to Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) in Santa Barbara
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Learn the basics of Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP) or advance your skills with one of our lessons. They can be private. Santa Barbara is home...
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Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
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Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading...
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Private Surf Lessons with Santa Barbara Surf School
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Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave,...
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Guided Hiking Experience in Ojai
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Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara County, planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for a small...
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Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
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When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only...
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Private Walking Tour of El Pueblo Viejo in Santa Barbara
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On this tour, we will peel back the layers of history to imagine what Santa Barbara, and the people in it, were like in the...
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Santa Barbara Parasail above beautiful Santa Barbara
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Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high...
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