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

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Santa Ynez Valley Small Group Farm Tour From Solvang

Step beyond the tasting rooms and discover the Santa Ynez Valley through the farmers and ranchers who cultivate its land. These small-group farm and food …More

Step beyond the tasting rooms and discover the Santa Ynez Valley through the farmers and ranchers who cultivate its land. These small-group farm and food...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
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
4.9 (108)
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$170
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
4.9 (262)
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$159
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
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
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 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...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$155
Funk Zone Wine and Food Walking Tour

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone through an engaging walking tour that combines curated wine tastings and delightful small bites. With pre-arranged visits to two …More

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone through an engaging walking tour that combines curated wine tastings and delightful small bites. With pre-arranged visits to two...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$145
Santa Barbara Authentic Walking Food Tour with 5 Dishes

Santa Barbara is a true food lovers paradise. Its culinary scene thrives on fresh coastal ingredients, local vineyards, and a commitment to farm-to-table quality. It …More

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Santa Barbara is a true food lovers paradise. Its culinary scene thrives on fresh coastal ingredients, local vineyards, and a commitment to farm-to-table quality. It...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$138
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
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
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
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$115
Paint in the Vineyard with Estate Wine Tasting

This private painting in the vineyard experience engages all of your senses as you taste through the estate wine and learn to paint the scenery …More

This private painting in the vineyard experience engages all of your senses as you taste through the estate wine and learn to paint the scenery...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$115
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
5.0 (99)
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$105
Guided Hiking Experience in Ojai

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara County, planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for a small …More

Whether you are in town for the day from nearby Los Angeles or Santa Barbara County, planning an anniversary or birthday celebration for a small...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$105
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
Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours. In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert …More

Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours. In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
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
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
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
Meet the Bees Guided Apiary Tour and Honey Tasting

This is a fully immersive outdoor experience led by local beekeeper Steve. Learn directly from him as he shares his knowledge, stories, and passion for …More

This is a fully immersive outdoor experience led by local beekeeper Steve. Learn directly from him as he shares his knowledge, stories, and passion for...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
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
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