Things to do and places to stay
If you’re in the Santa Barbara area, you’ve probably heard of the Santa Barbara Zoo, a 30-acre park on the coast. Once the site of the Child Estate, the zoo is one of the nation’s top small zoos. Its dedication to conservation, education, and animal care has earned it national recognition. But did you know…
With the sea as your backdrop, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Sea Center is a must-visit destination for families. Here, kids will get hands-on opportunities to interact with local marine life. The Sea Center features an open-bottom cutout where naturalists will guide them into the ocean below. The center offers many activities to…