The best family-friendly activities in Santa Barbara for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

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Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead …More

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We'd love for you to come have a blast with us on one of our electric bike tours! As the first tour provider to lead...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide

Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate …More

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Our Santa Barbara Kayak Tour can be a private tour or group tour experience. You choose your adventure! If you're looking for a more intimate...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour

Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, date night, bachelorette party and food lovers ! Discover one of the best food tours in Santa …More

Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, date night, bachelorette party and food lovers ! Discover one of the best food tours in Santa...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$159
Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

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 …More

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...

Flexible Free Cancellation
5.0 (139)
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$60
Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point …More

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$90
Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food …More

Eat your way through the Funk Zone - Santa Barbara's hip, new 'hood - while learning about local culture and how to take great food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$170
Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

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, …More

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,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
City & Sand Electric Bike Tour

The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare …More

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The only tour in Santa Barbara that takes you on the sand of our famous beaches on your very own fat tire electric bike! Prepare...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done …More

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$25
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

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 …More

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...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)

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 …More

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...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$122
"Dead of the Night" SB Ghost Tour History & Mystery-Children FREE

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated …More

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

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 …More

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...

1 hour
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$99
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Taco Tour SB | Team Building Santa Barbara

Perfect for team building activities, food lovers, date night & Bachelorette parties in Santa Barbara, our Downtown Taco Tour is a top-rated group experience combining …More

Perfect for team building activities, food lovers, date night & Bachelorette parties in Santa Barbara, our Downtown Taco Tour is a top-rated group experience combining...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$159
5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots). …More

Air Conditioned Van with a fun and knowledgeable guide takes you on a "Local's" only tour! History-Sea Cliffs, Rare Nature Habitats-City Views (& secret-locals spots)....

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (8)
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$115
Wine Tours ( private ) 6 full hours.

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 30 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a …More

Our guide will select several of the Valley's finest Wineries and up to 30 Wine tasting rooms or you and your guests can have a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$159
The Original Group Electric Bike Tour of Santa Barbara

Come join us for the unique experience of exploring Santa Barbara on an Ebike. One of the most bike friendly cities in the nation. We're …More

Come join us for the unique experience of exploring Santa Barbara on an Ebike. One of the most bike friendly cities in the nation. We're...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
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