We have been coming here for years. Our kids LOVE the Moxi!…read more Especially our son who is a big STEAM kid. My only complaint is the water section on top floor, that exhibit in particular seems like it needs some maintenance. Some oil added or something like that as it is very hard to push the levers. Also some additional shade up there would be nice! It is super bright and VERY sunny (almost blinding with the white paint)! Highly recommend people bring sunglasses up there. It's nice because it is a very spacious museum that offers a lot. Often it is very clean too!

Came here on a sunny hot day w the family. The place is very much geared toward children with many…read morehands on interactive exhibits. Sadly, a good portion were broken so we couldn't experience them. We did like the Lego wall, the build your own race car, and the water play area (located on the roof). Of note, you will need to find nearby public parking, as there didn't seem to be a designated parking garage attached to the Moxi.

Our little one absolutely loves going to Mr. Rob's. We use it for after school care so we don't…read morehave two pick ups. She wishes she was there until 5. The kids do all sorts of activities and there are plenty of responsible adults monitoring the kids. We are very grateful that are little can be part of Mr. Robs.

I cannot hype up Mr. Rob's enough! It's just best best all around for our son. He enjoys going…read morethere after school every single day. He is well cared for by each and every staff member, and this has creative a positive and wonderful experience for him. There's no other place like it!

Lisa was beyond kind and gracious with our group of young kids. She shared her love and knowledge…read moreof ceramics in a fun and safe environment. my daughter loves her and we recommend her highly.

From the owner: At Artistic Horizons, we specialize in nurturing creativity through hands-on pottery and art…read moreexperiences for all ages. Our approach combines expert instruction with a welcoming, fun environment, making art accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from beginners to budding artists. Unique to our studio, we offer not only after-school and after-work pottery lessons and ceramics but also special Art and Clay Clubs designed to spark creativity in kids right at their own schools. We’re passionate about blending learning with play, teaching both technical skills and artistic expression. For those who love creating at home, our exclusive project sets; including painting projects, clay kits, bisque sculptures ready to paint, and underglaze sets. This offers a unique way to enjoy art beyond the classroom. Proudly serving the Goleta and Santa Barbara communities, we’re dedicated to inspiring confidence and joy through art!

Fabulous gym for children! I take my two-year old grandson to My Gym in Santa Barbara twice a week…read morefor an hour of circle time with group leg stretches, dances and puppetry, as well as free play during which kids practice climbing walls, jumping on trampolines and swinging in animal-shaped characters. Charles, Quinn, Grace, the whole staff is spectacular, super helpful and supportive of all the kids, setting aside "independent time" where the staff brings out a huge bag of toys and asks the parents/guardians to step back to encourage the children to play on their own and develop their inner resources. My 6-year-old grandson also loves My Gym, as the classes for older kids give them a taste of surfing, balancing their body on a large cushion roll. Cowabunga! I love My Gym!

We have been attending My Gym for about 6 months now. Coach Charles and his staff are the absolute…read moreBEST! They always have the best energy and our two kids love coming here each week. The coaches make this place such a special environment! The gym is always extremely clean. They have plenty of coaches for all the kids. They are also very organized and all the coaches work well together. You can tell there is a plan going into each class. We have also attended their summer camps and special occasions like their Halloween and Christmas parties! I cannot give them enough stars!!

Our child spent some time here this summer during the closure of our home school. It was such a…read morewonderful experience! Even though Luca was here for a short time, the staff took the time to learn about him in advance so he was set up for success on day one. They went out of their way to accommodate his nutritional needs. He participated in a lot of fun activities and we got updates and pictures so we knew what he as up to which was both fun and reassuring. And he came home happy every day! If we lived in Santa Barbara we would feel lucky yo bring him here every day, and we cannot wait to come back. Thanks to Dominique, Diego, Dava, and Tamara!!!

Hope 4 Kids is an exceptional school and Teresa (program director) and Cherie (the head of school)…read morehave built something amazing in Santa Barbara. We had to spend three months in Santa Barbara in 2019 for family reasons, and wanted to take advantage of the time there to let our 19 month old get socialized in a pre-school. We live in LA, so naturally compared Hope 4 Kids to some of the places we've looked at in LA, like CEE, Christopher Robin, and numerous other really nice, 'fancy' pre-schools. Hope 4 Kids is nicer than them all, and provides an amazing foundation for kids to learn. The 'outdoor education project' approach of the school has led the school to build an incredible outdoor classroom, and the kids are always engaged and having fun while learning, mostly in the outdoors. Teresa's enthusiasm for this outdoor classroom initiative is contagious, and from the moment we were introduced to the school we were certain that it was a great choice for our son. The faculty/student ratio is really low, and every teacher and teacher's aide we met was highly engaged and held to a really high standard of care for the kids and professionalism. We love this school and were so sad to leave Santa Barbara and H4K. It's an amazing place. (please also note that we are not particularly religious - this school is affiliated with a church, but operates on basic human principles of a respect for others and the beautiful world around us)

For the past four summers, my youngest son, Emilio, has spent his summers not only enjoying the…read morebeach but creating some of the most beautiful memories and friendships with his counselors and the other kids. As a parent, it was difficult to find a camp in Santa Barbara that was both affordable and offered something more meaningful than just overpriced babysitting. Then we found this camp, and I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about it. I could go on and on about how amazing Joe and his staff are, but I would still fall short of explaining what they mean to my little Emilio. They have created a place where he feels welcomed, cared for, encouraged, and--most importantly--happy. Every summer, he looks forward to coming back, seeing familiar faces, making new friends, and having adventures that he talks about long after camp is over. What I love most is knowing that while I'm at work, my son isn't simply being watched. He is being cared for, learning, growing, exploring, and making memories that will stay with him for years to come. The counselors have been such a positive influence in his life, and it means the world to me as a mom to see the relationships he has built with them. Four summers later, this camp has become such a special part of Emilio's childhood. I am incredibly grateful to Joe and his entire staff for the love, patience, kindness, and joy they pour into these kids. Thank you for giving my son a place where he can simply be a kid, have fun, feel safe, and make memories he will carry with him. I truly cannot recommend this camp enough. It has been such a gift to our family, and I am so thankful that Emilio has had the opportunity to grow up spending his summers here.

Does your kid want to spend all day at the beach hanging out with cool surfers who do gymnastics…read moreand crafts and being allowed to just follow their bliss all day? Send them to Lobster Jo's! This camp is fabulous because it's just incredibly loosely structured; the kids get to do some fun games and activities and crafts, and they can surf and boogie board and swim and snorkel and paddle with supervision and expert assistance, and they can also just sit and dig holes all day, and they will get a high five and to pet the camp doggie! There are tons of sunny campers to supervise their all day play and help them all have a great experience. One of my kiddos had a hard time with waves and got scared (we aren't from here so she isn't super down with the ocean yet) and was hysterical, but one of the counselors was there to get her through that fear, offered her a private surf lesson the next day and got her excited about the ocean and she did some surfing and boogie boarding independently! The counselors are super kind and stoked to get all the kids to love the beach. Obvious this would be awesome for any locals, but I will add we came down from Seattle to go to a family reunion thing and we put our kids in this for the week, and it was the most brilliant vacation scheme ever; the kids got a great California experience, the adults got hours every day where we got to be kid free! I would highly recommend this if you have friends planning a summer vacation in SB to suggest they look into if this camp is happening!