Things to Do with Toddlers

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South Coast Railroad Museum

South Coast Railroad Museum

Historic depot, exhibits & rides. History & technology of railroading explored at a historic depot offering short rides & exhibits.

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Stow Grove Park

Stow Grove Park

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Hidden Valley Park

Hidden Valley Park

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Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

78 acres of native Californian plants. Enchanting garden featuring 5.5 miles of paths, authentic Japanese tea garden, redwood grove & more.

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Exhibits featuring area history & nature. Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly garden.

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden

Park with botanical collections & ponds. Lush garden with an array of tree & plant species, koi ponds, a picnic area & a butterfly garden.

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Kids World

Kids World

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Alameda Park

Alameda Park

Green space with a pond & playground. Tranquil 2-block park with a pond, vintage bandstand, sizable play structure & many rare trees.

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Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library

Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum & Library

Collectable toy exhibits & a tearoom. Charming museum with a complimentary tearoom & an extensive collection of dolls & teddy bears.

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1000 Steps Beach

1000 Steps Beach

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Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum

Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum

Horse-drawn vehicles & vintage saddles. Nonprofit museum since 1972 displaying historic horse-drawn vehicles, saddles & Western memorabilia.

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Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

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Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Moreton Bay Fig Tree

Massive historic landmark & photo op. An iconic photo op, this 1876 fig tree is one of the country's largest, spanning more than 170 feet.

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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

Hands-on science, math & tech exhibits. Contemporary museum devoted to science, technology & the arts, with a focus on interactive exhibits.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Celebrating local maritime heritage. Museum preserving the maritime history of the local coast through exhibits, artifacts & events.

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Shipwreck Playground

Shipwreck Playground

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Chase Palm Park

Chase Palm Park

Tree-lined green space along the ocean. Waterfront park lined with tall palm trees, offering lounging lawns & a walking/biking path.

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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Interactive facility for ocean education. Aquatic exploration center with live shark touch pools, a tidepool tank & magnified sea specimens.

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Santa Barbara Zoo

Santa Barbara Zoo

Compact zoo with hundreds of animals. Small zoo with hundreds of animals in natural habitats, a miniature train ride & picnic spots.

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Nipomo Regional Park

Nipomo Regional Park

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Lookout Park

Lookout Park

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Strother Park

Strother Park

Family park with 2 playgrounds & grills. Local park & popular gathering spot with 2 play structures, a picnic area, BBQ grills & restrooms.

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Swinging Bridge

Swinging Bridge

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Exploration Discovery Center

Exploration Discovery Center

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Grover Heights Park

Grover Heights Park

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Mustang Waterpark

Mustang Waterpark

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Monarch Butterfly Grove

Monarch Butterfly Grove

Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.

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Chumash Park

Chumash Park

Play equipment, basketball court & trail. Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.

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Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

Pismo Beach Pier Plaza

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Pismo Beach Pier

Pismo Beach Pier

Relaxed spot for fishing & sightseeing. 1,200-foot oceanside pier offering space for fishing, walking & viewing the sunset.

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Price Historical Park

Price Historical Park

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Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

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Margo Dodd Park

Margo Dodd Park

Oceanside park with a gazebo. Small, grassy park atop a coastal bluff featuring a gazebo, ocean views & beach access.

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Dinosaur Caves Park

Dinosaur Caves Park

Oceanfront park atop rocky bluffs. A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.

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Eldwayen Ocean Park

Eldwayen Ocean Park

Oceanfront park with steps to the beach. Grassy oceanfront park with picnic tables & benches, easy parking & access to the beach via stairs.

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Avila Valley Barn

Avila Valley Barn

Farm with pony rides, BBQs & a hay maze. Family-owned farm with a hay maze, pony & tractor rides, classic barbecue dishes & local produce.

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Central Coast Aquarium

Central Coast Aquarium

Local marine life exhibits & touch tanks. Quaint, longtime aquarium with hands-on marine life exhibits & activities focusing on local species.

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