Santa Barbara is a beautiful California coastal town situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez mountains on Pacific Coast Highway. The city is full of fun places to explore, ranging from historic landmarks and museums to beaches and hiking trails. Santa Barbara is a loved destination for a relaxing weekend and draws visitors […]
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Moxi: The Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation in Santa Barbara
The Moxi Museum in Santa Barbara is a fantastic family-friendly museum that encourages children to learn through interactive exhibits on the museum’s three floors. This museum opened in 2017 with the goal being to encourage children to learn and experience science and be creative. I took my two one and a half year olds here, […]
Santa Barbara Zoo: One of the Better Small Zoos in California
The Santa Barbara Zoo is often voted as one of the nation’s best small zoos, and it certainly makes the most of its 30-acre property. The location is stunning, sitting right along the coast (you can see the ocean while looking at the giraffes), and it is a fun spot to explore, especially with young […]
Santa Barbara Botanical Gardens
The Santa Barbara Botanical Garden is one of California’s best I have visited. The main section of the garden is not large, but the simplicity is beautiful, focusing on California plants that include things like redwoods and desert plants. A stroll through the gardens is a relaxing way to spend a lovely day in Santa […]
Inspiration Point & Seven Falls Hike in Santa Barbara
Inspiration Point is the most popular hiking trail in Santa Barbara as it leads to a fantastic view out over the city, coastline, and the Channel Islands. The hike is moderate at 3.5 miles round trip and around 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail is exposed to the sun pretty much the entire way […]