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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Tourist attraction

4.6(907 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

About

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

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
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    Phone
    (805) 962-2526
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    Hours
    Monday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Sunday:10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

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