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 17 Santa Barbara accommodations to locate one you and the family will like.
Where are some places to stay with kids in Santa Barbara?
Our travellers have rated these as their favourite kid-friendly hotels:
- free parking • free cots • free continental breakfast • Outdoor pool • Central location
- free parking • free cots • free continental breakfast • Outdoor pool • Walkable location
- free cots • Outdoor pool • 2 restaurants • mini golf • Walkable location
- free parking • free cots • free continental breakfast • Outdoor pool • Walkable location
- free parking • free cots • free continental breakfast • Outdoor pool • Central location
Inn By The Harbor
Walking distance from Carriage and Western Art MuseumBrisas del Mar, Inn at the Beach
City centre hotel within easy reach of Santa Barbara HarborHilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Beach hotel with spa, near Santa Barbara ZooWest Beach Inn, a Coast Hotel
City centre hotel within walking distance of Santa Barbara HarborLavender Inn by the Sea
City centre hotel, steps from Carriage and Western Art MuseumWhat 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
- Lotusland
- Los Padres National Forest
- Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- Presidio Santa Barbara
- MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- Granada Theatre
- Arlington Theater
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Paseo Nuevo Mall
- Upper State Street
- La Arcada