Things to do in Santa Barbara with kids
2 attractions in Santa Barbara • Updated May 2026
The best things to do in Santa Barbara with kids, all in one place. Santa Barbara is home to Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and a stack of history museums for families, plus easy day trips across California. Below are 2 family things to do in Santa Barbara with addresses, ticket info and age suitability. Use the search to find a specific name or filter by category.
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2 attractions in Santa Barbara
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History Museums
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara, California
Explore a canyon-set natural history museum that runs from dinosaur bones to the night sky.
Zoos Wildlife
Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara, California
Watch giraffes and penguins against an ocean backdrop at this seaside Southern California zoo.