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Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Santa Barbara Trolley Company
Susan Quinlan Doll and Teddy Bear Museum and Library
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Stearns Wharf
Neal Taylor Nature Center
Cat Therapy
Santa Barbara Zoo
The Carriage and Western Art Museum
McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream
Convivo Restaurant
Spudnuts Donuts
Crushcakes and Cafe
Lil’ Toot Water Taxi
Santa Barbara Public Market
Paddle Sport Center
Alameda Park
- Located 95 miles northwest of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is a popular coastal town nestled between the ocean and the scenic Santa Ynez Mountains.
- There are several interesting and educational museums that your children will enjoy, including the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center.
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