We made a pit stop in SLO driving from the Bay Area and this museum was the perfect stop for our…read morealmost 2 year old. The museum isn't too big but plenty of stations for kids to enjoy. We especially liked that the different floors and outside area had different learning/playing opportunities. I appreciated the science, career, and pretend play opportunities. Each level had bathrooms which was so accommodating to families. We spent about an hour there and would definitely go back when in the area.

We took my 14 month old recently and he loved it! This was truly our first time going to a…read more"children's museum" and as parents, we absolutely loved seeing our toddler have so much fun and exploring all the games and exhibits. Entrance is I believe $10 per adult and kids, and toddlers under 2 are free! The museum is 3 stories. First story is geared more towards sciency and architectural exhibits. There was lots of space for my toddler to explore and walk around. The second story was our favorite. It was a whole make believe little city with its own version of the "gum wall alley". My toddler loved the make believe restaurant and kitchen. There was plenty of space for all the toddlers and kids to play around, along with the adults. The third story was a smaller room, but also fun with more toys and trinkets. There was also an outdoor space for snack time and taking break, and what looked like a big water table with a big rubber duckie! Overall, such a fun experience, and a great way to burn off your toddler's energy. We spent around 1.5 hours in the museum. We can't wait to go back again and to see how different my toddler will be then since he is still learning and growing.

This place is adorable and perfect for kids to discover, imagine, and explore. There are so many…read morehands-on exhibits where kids can pretend to be a banker, chef, grocery store clerk, astronaut, veterinarian, and more. They can also play in themed areas like kayaking, the beach, fishing, and the Wild West. There's a huge arts and crafts section with tons of materials to create with, and kids can even plant a small plant to take home. The museum also has an air station and an outdoor play area with water chutes, which adds even more fun. The price is very reasonable, and the snacks available for purchase are affordable as well. A thoughtful bonus was that they even offered free formula. Overall, it's a fantastic spot for families with young kids.

Kids had a great time! Ages 1.5 and 3... so much for them to do and see! We will definitely be…read moregoing back soon. And what a great deal, only $7 per person!

Great experience...very friendly staff and inclusive environment. Highly recommend if you're in the…read morearea. We definitely plan on going back when we are!

The Paso Robles Children Museum is an awesome place to take kids, especially ages 2-8. My daughter…read morehad a blast and has been looking forward again. It's 2 floors and isn't the largest, but definitely can spend at least an hour in there! They even have an outdoor area. Awesome little kids museum!

Very nice little aquarium. It's not the largest aquarium that you can go to but they have a decent…read morevariety of fish, starfish, sharks, and stingrays. The price of admission is also very reasonable. It's also nice to actually be able to touch some of the animals as well. There is also a nice little kids area on the second floor and the aquarium itself is very kid friendly. Definitely worth the stop if you're anywhere in the area. - Mr.Narrwahl

I was raised in this area and never went to the aquarium so I'm sure you can imagine how excited I…read morewas to take my toddler here for both of our first times visiting this place! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable! They were so patient with my baby touching a starfish for the very first time. This place is special and I'm so glad we got to experience it together while visiting Avila beach.

Our family was just looking to kill some time and ended up really enjoying this museum! It's great…read morefor kids -- there's a train driving simulator that captured our 11 year olds attention, and train play sets for younger kids. There's old timey animatronic guys and model trains and a dining car you can walk into and explore. We spent around 2 hours just wandering! It's not a huge place but lots to see, and the docents there are easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. There was an old typewriter our toddler got oddly obsessed with, too. Entry is $6 for adults, free for 3 and under. Verdict: worth it!

Even though the inside of the museum is only open on Saturdays it's still a cool place to come…read morevisit if you're doing some site seeing here in San Luis Obispo. It's located right next to the actual train station in the town. There's a decent amount of history and facts that you can read on some of the displays outside the museum if you come here any other day of the week.

Great place, educational, worth the trip. I go every time I'm in town. And I spend a ton of money…read morein the gift shop because I want to support the museum. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and have fun doing it. Great for the whole family.

This nice little museum is located just south of the town inside the state park. It's situated on…read moretop of a hill overlooking the bay, so you get a very nice view of the bay and Morro Rock from inside the museum. The museum charges $3 admission and contains exhibits related to the ecosystem and wildlife of the bay and surrounding area. It's not an extensive museum so plan on approximately 30 minutes or so to see what they have inside. It's definitely worth the $3 to pay a visit inside. Parking is free in the adjacent lot.

Check site for open hours Bring Grandpa here with the kids…read moreand hear about... I enjoy these small local aircraft museums, there is nearly always a something that triggers a thought or memory. There are plenty of artifacts here to see and read about. Admission is $15 and more is always appreciated. Relying on donations and volunteers. Oh did I mention there is the Woodland car show here too, today a group of Corvettes stopped to show and tell. Cool Stuff. I sat outside and remembered several of the planes here as the plastic models..ha, I assembled and blew up. Check for special showings and other related events. Its a good inexpensive way to share a day and a story. Thanks to all...great show Foodguy, Martin

Wow this place was so cool! They have student discounts, military, and senior as well. Otherwise…read moreit's just $15/person and you see a lot. I posted some pics here because even though it's amazing, you'll still have to see it for yourself. So much history and wonderful volunteers who really know all about the museum.

Took the kids here today and it was 100% worth the 1.5 hour drive from LA. MOXI is super hands-on…read moreand perfect for kids to just explore and play without getting bored. Every exhibit actually keeps them engaged not just looking, but doing. The interactive tables (like the spinning drum and dice games) were a hit. My kids didn't want to leave and kept going back to the same stations. It's also really clean, organized, and easy to navigate even with little ones. Pricing was reasonable for what you get abbout $25 for adults, $20 for kids, and under 2 is free, which is nice. Staff was friendly and everything felt well-maintained. You can tell they designed this place with kids in mind but adults still have fun too. Definitely a solid family day trip spot from LA. Would come back again

I literally planned a trip to Santa Barbara just because my toddler wanted to go back to the Moxi…read more We have a kids museum in our city but she kept saying no the one with the parachutes. I figured out it was the Moxi. I guess it make quite the impression on her last year. The museum had some new exhibits this time around. They added a fun ball launcher that I also enjoyed as well. The water exhibit could use some love. Some of the hydraulic levers was either not working or you had to really work at it. My toddler was not strong enough to use them. One thing I like is that we were able to leave and come back after lunch. We got to make the most if our trip. I'm sure we'll ge back next year.

Their times conflict on their website and what's posted on the outside of the building. Either you…read moreare open at 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm. Winter is over, according to the website, you should be open at 12:00 pm. Also, they will not let you use their restroom. You need to walk across the street and use the restroom at the library. Even with the restroom door open and toilet in site, they will close the door and say it's not for you.

A tiny small history museum that is run by volunteers. It's free but they accept donations. Might…read morebe hard to spot but it's pretty much a house with viewable things inside. You will probably be done in 10-15 minutes, it's that small but still enjoyable if you're in Santa Maria looking for things to do.

The Mission Museum presents an amazingly unbiased and accurate view of San Luis Obispo prehistory,…read moreand colonial past. Displays have been updated in the Rancho room is not to be missed!

We were in the area and decided to stop by the mission. There's a sign outside the gate that says…read morehours they're open there's a lot of parking. The structure from the outside is beautiful. They have a beautiful garden with a wishing well. The inside is gorgeous and very well kept up. If you're in the area great place to stop by.