Headed on a weekend trip to Santa Barbara with kids? We’ve got you covered.
Hike Inspiration Point – A 2.9 mile round trip hike featuring sweeping views of Santa Barbara.
Butterfly Beach – Contact us for a beach kit (available for an additional cost). A fun beach to bring the kids, relax, and enjoy the water!
Picnic at the Mission – Contact us for a Picnic Set (available for an extra fee), and head to the Mission to have a sunny picnic! There’s no better place to spend the afternoon.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History – Featuring exhibit halls that focus on natural history, including birds, insects, mammals, marine life, paleontology, Native Americans, and more.
Santa Barbara Trolley Company Tour – What better way to see Santa Barbara than a 90 minute trolley tour? Hit local hot spots as well as well as Santa Barbara’s famous sights, including the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Museum of Natural History, Old Town, the historic Old Mission and more!
Santa Barbara Sailing – Santa Barbara’s only all-ages concierge-level rental, charter, and bareboat event center. Choose from a wide variety of public cruises, including whale watching cruises, and see oceans of marine life and spectacular coastline views.
Stearns Wharf – Pier featuring restaurants and a Sea Center.
Rori’s Artisanal Creamery – Who doesn’t love some ice cream? A neighborhood favorite.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden – A 78-acre museum with some of California’s rarest plants.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum – Includes interactive exhibits, preserved artifacts, art, and film, all centered around California’s maritime heritage.
Lil Toot Water Taxi – 15 minute narrated boat rides from the Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf. Offered on a first come, first serve basis, every 30 minutes.
MOXI – A three story contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.
Helena Avenue Bakery – Cookies, pastries, and gelato- all made from scratch. What could be better? Helena is a hit among visitors and locals.
Paddleboarding – Head to the Paddle Sports Center to rent some paddleboards or kayaks by the hour!
