What to do with kids in Santa Barbara
Food scene
Number one favorite kid spot!
The tables are surrounded by grass and trees, and you’re right by the beach. They also have a sand box with toys so the kids play while you eat!
36 locals recommend
Padaro Beach Grill
3765 Santa Claus LnNumber one favorite kid spot!
The tables are surrounded by grass and trees, and you’re right by the beach. They also have a sand box with toys so the kids play while you eat!
Easy Mexican food in Montecito!
36 locals recommend
Los Arroyos Montecito Mexican Restaurant & Take Out
1280 Coast Village RdEasy Mexican food in Montecito!
Via Vai Trattoria Pizzeria
1483 E Valley RdAn Italian restaurant that is very kid friendly!
Pierre Lafond Market & Deli
516 San Ysidro RdGreat deli, take out, smoothies, coffee, etc..
It’s a super casual spot that serves breakfast, lunch, & dinner and has a kids’ menu.
Also its Brophy's sister restaurant, so if the wait is too long there you can get some of the favorites at The Alley (clam chowder, salmon salad, fish and chips! )
14 locals recommend
On The Alley
117 Harbor WayIt’s a super casual spot that serves breakfast, lunch, & dinner and has a kids’ menu.
Also its Brophy's sister restaurant, so if the wait is too long there you can get some of the favorites at The Alley (clam chowder, salmon salad, fish and chips! )
You can eat at a table right on the sand! The kids are entertained while you enjoy the view.
62 locals recommend
Shoreline Beach Cafe
801 Shoreline DrYou can eat at a table right on the sand! The kids are entertained while you enjoy the view.
Mission Rose Garden
420 Plaza RubioBring a picnic and enjoy the views!
Fun, unique and delicious ice cream in The Montecito Country Mart!
11 locals recommend
Rori’s Artisanal Creamery
1024 Coast Village RdFun, unique and delicious ice cream in The Montecito Country Mart!
McConnell's Fine Ice Creams
728 State StA locals favorite!
(Funk Zone): Great food, drinks, & vibes. There’s a kid’s menu as well as a a super-cute, well-kept, supervised play area
10 locals recommend
Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro
28 Anacapa St(Funk Zone): Great food, drinks, & vibes. There’s a kid’s menu as well as a a super-cute, well-kept, supervised play area
(on the harbor): Good views. Fresh seafood. A casual enough feel to where it’s great for families with kids
Try to go at off times, the waits can be long!
203 locals recommend
Brophy Bros.
119 Harbor Way(on the harbor): Good views. Fresh seafood. A casual enough feel to where it’s great for families with kids
Try to go at off times, the waits can be long!
Super cute spot downtown that specializes in cupcakes & serves yummy breakfast and lunch options along with Intelligentsia coffee. There’s inside and outside seating (it’s not the biggest place, but if you’re not going with a big group–this is a good option). There are kid options on the menu. They have mini cupcakes too, so that’s an added bonus if you’re celebrating something or just looking for a fun little treat for the kiddos–or yourself ;). This spot is also right by Kid’s World/Alameda Park and Alice Keck Park (aka Turtle Park), so you could always pick up your food and picnic it up.
39 locals recommend
Crushcakes & Cafe
1315 Anacapa StSuper cute spot downtown that specializes in cupcakes & serves yummy breakfast and lunch options along with Intelligentsia coffee. There’s inside and outside seating (it’s not the biggest place, but if you’re not going with a big group–this is a good option). There are kid options on the menu. They have mini cupcakes too, so that’s an added bonus if you’re celebrating something or just looking for a fun little treat for the kiddos–or yourself ;). This spot is also right by Kid’s World/Alameda Park and Alice Keck Park (aka Turtle Park), so you could always pick up your food and picnic it up.
Downtown: Lots of delicious eateries here (it’s basically anelevated food court)! You can pick what you’d like and then sit together at the open seating areas; there are also tables outside. Our fave spots for food there are Empty Bowl & Corazon Cocina. And if you get drinks at The Garden, they let you bring in food from any of the other spots.
77 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Public Market
38 W Victoria StDowntown: Lots of delicious eateries here (it’s basically anelevated food court)! You can pick what you’d like and then sit together at the open seating areas; there are also tables outside. Our fave spots for food there are Empty Bowl & Corazon Cocina. And if you get drinks at The Garden, they let you bring in food from any of the other spots.
Pizza. If your kids like pizza this is the spot, games, fun and a salad bar! Right next to The Moxi if you want to make a day out of it !
They also do delivery!
36 locals recommend
Rusty's Pizza Parlor
Encina LanePizza. If your kids like pizza this is the spot, games, fun and a salad bar! Right next to The Moxi if you want to make a day out of it !
They also do delivery!
Sightseeing
Butterfly Beach
Santa Barbara Winery
28 Anacapa StFun way to tour the town!
Stearns Wharf Pier
144-152 Stearns WharfMOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
125 State StSanta Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Dr
Miramar Beach
Miramar Beach