What is Santa Barbara like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been searching for the perfect family-friendly holiday spot, you might want to think about Santa Barbara. Here you'll find a variety of activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. From shopping to beaches, Santa Barbara has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara County Courthouse and Granada Theatre. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, Santa Barbara has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. You can choose from 16 Santa Barbara accommodations to locate one you and the family will like.
What should I see and do with kids in and around Santa Barbara?
You’ll discover that Santa Barbara and the surrounding area offers lots of entertaining things to see and do while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some recommendations to make your trip educational and fun:
- Parks
- Leadbetter Beach
- Los Padres National Forest
- Channel Islands National Park
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- Santa Barbara Historical Museum
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Granada Theatre
- Arlington Theater
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Upper State Street
- Santa Barbara Public Market