Family Friendly things to do in Santa Barbara

We rank 22 family friendly things to do in Santa Barbara, United States. The highest scoring is Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $15 per person. Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Ranked experiences
22
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
22
From
$15

Family Friendly in Santa Barbara compared

Top 10 family friendly things to do in Santa Barbara by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards88$2357h5/5 (299)
SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE80$251h4.9/5 (89)
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour79$2256h4.9/5 (115)
Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental78$151h5/5 (44)
Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)75$892h4.9/5 (79)
"Dead of the Night" SB Ghost Tour History & Mystery-Children FREE75$552h4.9/5 (41)
Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental74$301h5/5 (29)
Santa Barbara Trolley Tour73$371.5h4.6/5 (902)
Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude68$1253h5/5 (16)
Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht64$651.5h4.6/5 (34)

Every family friendly experience we rank in Santa Barbara

Family Friendly in Santa Barbara: common questions

What are the best family friendly things to do in Santa Barbara?
Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 299 traveler reviews. SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE, Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour, Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental follow close behind. We rank 22 family friendly experiences in Santa Barbara in total.
How much do family friendly activities in Santa Barbara cost?
Expect around $142 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental from $15, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book family friendly activities in Santa Barbara for today?
Yes. 22 of the 22 top-ranked family friendly experiences we track in Santa Barbara currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank family friendly experiences in Santa Barbara?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable family friendly options in Santa Barbara, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?
March to June and September to November, dodging the May and June marine layer.

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