If you’re looking for something to do in Santa Barbara I request Shoreline Park, and you will get everything you want there… With magnificent views of the city, coastline & Santa Ynez Mountains, there are plenty of photo opportunities, then once you are in the park there is no shortage of fun, then play in the waves with your pet or kids.
There are playgrounds available that actually are clean, safe & wonderful for the kids.
There are even picnic tables & BBQs at the park, but it is simple, cheap & a fun morning out for the whole family. My family goes a few times a year; Sometimes it is more of a beach morning for us. The kids play in the water, make sandcastles & then both of us all go cabin a little burnt. Sometimes it is more of a fantastic grill morning. My hubby will bring meat & I will bring fresh seafood from the market. The kids will fly kites, kick a soccer ball or play tag nearby. Then both of us all have a freshly made dinner at 1 of the picnic tables. It makes for a wonderful family morning. It isn’t extravagant & all the people has fun, another perk of the park is along the way there is a cannabis shop my hubby & I appreciate to go to. I usually drop him off, run some errands with the kids & then choice my hubby back up, and both of us don’t tell the kids both of us are getting recreational weed to smoke later. It is not appreciate both of us are hiding it, although I do not want to advertise doing something fun they aren’t allowed to try.