Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Lagoon Island Labyrinth
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Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove at Ellwood Mesa
Protected area known for its butterflies. This protected grove is known for its population of Monarch butterflies.
Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park
Native American art on sandstone rocks. Paintings by Native Americans of the 1600s & earlier decorate sandstone boulders underground.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Exhibits featuring area history & nature. Landmark with various exhibits including regional history, art, a planetarium & a butterfly 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.
Kids World
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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.
Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Art Museum
Horse-drawn vehicles & vintage saddles. Nonprofit museum since 1972 displaying historic horse-drawn vehicles, saddles & Western memorabilia.
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.
Lil' Toot Santa Barbara
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Lotusland
Botanical garden with exotic plants. 37-acre estate & botanical garden with 3,000+ plants, including rare cycads, cacti & euphorbias.
The Sacred Space
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Artiste Winery & Gallery
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Solvang Windmill
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Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve - Appointment Only
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Ojai Meadows Preserve
Nature preserve with a wetlands trail. Protected meadows & wetlands area with a hiking trail, plant nursery & spring wildflowers.
Kellogg Park
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Museum of Ventura County
Regional artwork, history & education. Celebrated regional museum provides cultural artwork & history exhibits, plus educational programs.
Serra Cross
Storied wooden cross with scenic views. Time-tested wooden cross with a storied past, nearby hiking trails & panoramic hilltop water views.
Ojai Valley Museum
Art exhibits in a historic church. Town history exhibits & contemporary local artwork showcased in a former Catholic church.
Libbey Park
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Valley View Preserve
Dog-friendly hiking & native plants. Protected area on 195 acres offering native flora, dog-friendly trails & periodic guided tours.
Olivas Adobe Historic Park
Park with a 19th-century adobe home. Park featuring a Monterey-style adobe house & courtyard built in the 19th century.
Oxnard Historic Farm Park
Site with a long-standing house & winery. Place where 2 of the city's oldest buildings stand, a home & winery built in the 1870s.
My Greatest Escape
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Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum
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Floating Granite Ball
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Santa Paula Art Museum
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kidSTREAM
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Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum
Educational & play exhibits for children. Museum for kids combining play & education, with a bubble machine, pirate ship & tar-pit exhibits.
Natural History Museum
Science exhibits & a native garden. Displays of natural, geological, historic & scientific collections along with a native garden.
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