We were visiting the area and found out that the Lake had this little water park as well as an…read moreobstacle course with zip lines right next door. Such a great find for an afternoon of fun. This place is absolutely geared for the younger kiddo's. My 8 and 11 year old enjoyed the kiddo area and the 2 different water slides (one slide has 2 tubes) - but that is the extent of the park. They do sell food - you can only bring water in with you (they do search your bags), and they have cabana's you can rent. We were very happy with the time we spent here. Bathrooms were clean Plenty of open chairs around d the pool deck! Service was fantastic! We did order a pizza and nachos at the food shack it was good quality for the price, which was pretty affordable! In all this was an unexpected delight at Lopez Lake on our trip to the central coast.

This is the second summer we've visited the water park and it will definitely become part of the…read moreagenda for our annual vacation. It's the perfect spot for a low-key afternoon where you can take advantage of the good weather and enjoy some playtime in the water. There's two waterslides accessible to anyone who meets the height requirement of 42". They are so fast and fun. You really can ride them over and over for hours at a time. There's one extreme waterslide (also 42" requirement) and then a really fun play area with small waterslides and water fountains. The food and drink are not overpriced. There's plenty of room for everyone to move around and I think what really makes this place shine is that all of the staff are friendly and helpful and do a really fantastic job. if you enjoy water rides, but don't like the craziness of large water parks then this place is absolutely for you.

My son and I gave this to my husband for his birthday/Father's Day. Perfect gift, we both had…read moreSOOOOO much fun. 5 stars for sure, highly recommend. Jorden, the owner/pilot gave us the best time! Views are incredible!!

Amazing pilot and amazing plane. He worked with the weather to make everything come together…read more My daughter and I rode together. Hope a memory she thinks about when she thinks about her dad.

For four years in a row, we have taken up to 65 eighth graders to Golf N' Stuff, Ventura, for a…read morethree hour visit on a Monday afternoon on our way up to the El Capitan Canyon campground. This Golf N' Stuff is extremely safe, clean, well kept up, and our students love the rides, mini golf, food, and arcade. The staff is phenomenal! They are patient, kind, and they keep the students safe. It is always a very fun, safe, and special experience for our students. Well done, Golf N' Stuff staff!!

This Golf N' Stuff location is absolutely amazing. they have…read morea little bit of everything: miniature golf, arcade, bumper karts, go-kart and more. Everything is affordable. They have a snack bar: pizza, chips hotdogs etc.

Boomers is a great place to take kids for family fun or birthday parties. There are so many…read moreactivities, but be prepared to spend some money! I was able to find great deals on mini golf and arcade credits through Groupon, which definitely helped. There are tons of fun games, and the kids loved the arcade. They even managed to win prizes from the giant claw machine, which never happens, so that was a big highlight! They also have batting cages and water bumper cars, though the bumper cars were out of commission when we visited. I'd recommend eating beforehand and bringing your own drinks. The food is overpriced and not great quality. That said, the service was very friendly both at the food counter and in the arcade/ticket area.

We almost didn't make it here -- and I'm really glad we did…read more Quick heads up for anyone planning ahead: the hours can be a little misleading. The website will say "open," but weekday hours don't actually start until 2 PM, and that detail is buried further down. We found that out the hard way after finishing up at the pier around 11 and having to completely pivot our plans (including grabbing food elsewhere to hold the kids over). Not a dealbreaker, but definitely something to be aware of if you're visiting from out of town. Once they did open though? Completely different story. We were greeted by Robert -- and honestly, he set the tone for the entire visit. He was the only one up front at first, but you wouldn't have known it based on how smoothly everything went. Friendly, attentive, and actually present. He helped us get set up, handled food, and still managed to keep an eye on everything else going on. And yes -- he made our pizzas fast, gave us a buzzer, and sent us on our way to enjoy the games instead of waiting around. That alone? Huge. We ended up doing the arcade route first, and this is where Boomer's really surprised me. I used a Groupon deal and paid $25 for 100 points, and it just so happened to be one of their half-off arcade days. So instead of games costing 3 points, they were 1.5 -- and the machines actually show you the discount clearly. That's smart business. The card system is also way better than old-school arcades. No paper tickets flying everywhere -- everything loads directly onto the card. And for once, we actually had enough points to get decent prizes. We walked out with a bunch of toys and plushies instead of the usual "you can afford a sticker and a piece of candy" situation. At one point, my son joked that a game was "rigged," and Robert immediately stepped in -- not in a defensive way, but in a "let me make sure this kid is having a good time" way. He showed him how the game worked, pointed out that he had already won multiple times, and turned it into a funny, reassuring moment instead of letting frustration build. That kind of attentiveness stands out. We also tried the go-karts (paid separately), and I'll say this: if you're even considering it, just go for the unlimited option. One round was enough to realize we wanted to get right back in line. The kids had a blast, and even with one riding with me, it was still a great experience. We ended up spending about 2.5 to 3 hours here between food, games, and rides -- and overall spent around $100. For everything we did, that's actually a really solid value. Especially compared to places like Scandia, where you can easily drop $200 without blinking. There was also a giant claw machine with oversized bouncy balls -- both of my boys won on their first try, which felt like a miracle in itself. We couldn't take them with us (overpacked car problems), so we gave them to another family with little ones. Unexpected wholesome moment. Overall vibe: * Not overly crowded (at least when we went) * Clean and easy to navigate * Systems are modern and efficient * Staff presence was light, but Robert carried the experience If I had one note, it would be the hours communication -- that part could be clearer upfront. But once you're inside, the experience makes up for it. We came in slightly thrown off by the timing... and left with happy kids, prizes, and zero regrets. And Robert? Give that man his flowers. He made a lasting impression without even trying to. All in all a great experience and 10/10 would recommend ! BUT THEY OPEN AT 2pm on weekdays ! REMEMBER THAT !

Staff were so kind! Lots of free activities for little kids: bounce house, arcade, bumper cars,…read moreetc. Got tickets for the motocross show and even though it was delayed for 30-40 minutes, it was a great show, kids loved all the flips and jumps! The fair was on the smaller side so very manageable to walk with little kids (we're used to the San Diego fair), not sure if it was due to Covid, didn't see any animals, just camel ride and a zebra?!

The Santa Barbara county fair is about as far in distance from the infamous party college town as…read moreyou can get. That's a good thing because this is a bonafide agriculture fair filled with hard working Americans. You wont see many BMWs here, only old cars and working trucks parked along the streets and the parking lots. The fairgrounds are kinda scattered around so make sure you get a map, they don't hand them out, but you can ask for one when you hand over your ticket. Walking through the livestock barns you get a good sense of the farming culture of this area. Every livestock pen was full of 4-H members tending to their prized animals or just being social with other kids.This was where all the kids / teens were hanging out. Some even pulled up a table and started playing cards. Totally different scene from the San Diego fair where the livestock areas were always empty of people. Food - Several standard fair options but it seemed like many of the vendors had multiple stalls selling the same items. The most popular appeared to be elote and a brick of curly fries. Carnival rides are expensive, a good one will cost you 4.50 a ride. You'll need to spend $30+ to get an unlimited ride wristband to make it worth your while.. Tips - The first few days of the fair have a dollar day discount. Locals don't park in the paid parking, they park across the street in the

Really great animal park. Some of the animals might need a bit more enrichment, some seemed to be…read morestressed out. Other than that great exhibits and space for them to roam. Really enjoyed every bit The train ride was also fun, kind of wish their was some secret exhibit if you went on the train but still fun nonetheless I bought a t-shirt Would recommend going at least once

FALSE ADVERTISING My…read morewife and I have had some lovely visits to the SB Zoo over the years, but our last one... wasn't. We entered the zoo at around 4pm, and by the time we got to the back to see the lions and gorillas (our favorites), they had been put to bed. We learned from staff that the "superstars" of the zoo (lions, snow leopards, mountain gorillas, etc.), are put to bed at 4:30pm! This meant we'd spent $80 and wouldn't see what we came for. We brought this to the attention of a guest relations staffer who told us it was just bad luck, that they move in and out of their enclosers. The internet revealed the lie, "The Santa Barbara Zoo's lions usually start heading off-exhibit and into their behind-the-scenes holding areas between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM, though the specific time can occasionally shift depending on the season and the keepers' daily routine." And the zoo's own site says the gorillas aren't visible after 4:30pm! We contacted Tanner, the Guest Experience Manager, and he reiterated the lie. That same lie is repeated on a poster at the entrance, where a picture of a lion at magic hour advertises "Twilight Hours until 7pm" (see attached pic). I cc'd the CEO of the zoo about the matter and received no response. So, go visit the animals, but know that the Twilight Hours is an easily proven con job and the management could use some serious improvement in guest relations.

Great time had by all at Santa Maria Con. I loved seeing all the cosplay people had designed and…read morestrutted in. This was their first time having it in this location and everyone said they liked it there so much better. They had more room for vendors , voice actors and actors and food trucks. Luckily it was a cool day so I could cool down in my pleather. Santa Maria Con gets two thumbs up in Z formation. They let military, and first responders in for free. Other cons need to step it up. At least give a discount.

We LOVE this fair! It's small enough to get around to see the whole thing…read more We especially love the quilt raffle! I won a quilt with the Nemo fish on it. We also enjoy the craft works and art. There is nothing like an $11 corn dog and an $18 funnel cake! We went on Wednesday and waited an hour to get in for a $1. Good times!

This colorful large bounce area is is great for kids and adults alike and was a great deal. When we…read morewent in the last week of September, we got in for $9. It has gone up in price to $19. You get to play in there for 90 minutes or $19 or cheaper depending on if you're a veteran, senior or below two years old. I saw both kids and adults having fun (I did too!). The event has three main structures to play in and one for small children. It also has a place to leave shoes, port a potties, and a seating area to hang out. It was not too crowded and the kids weren't too crazy. I've seen crazier kids at Sky Zone. My lack of one star is because the port a potty had no toilet paper, and it was unclear what you could bring in. You can bring whatever food or water you want, and you can buy water and snow cones there. I also asked a worker how long this event will run and they said into November.

Jumping fun! We…read morewent today for their closing week here in Ventura, so we got to go in for $9 each. My kids love it. I even go to jump around and slide on the slides which was so fun! I was surprised about how large the whole thing really is. It was pretty busy today, but because of the large space we had enough space to jump around and do the slides multiple times. Everyone seemed to be enjoying there time there!

Best DZ ever! Their KingAir gets you up FAST! None if this circling around in circles forever like…read moresome of the other outfits. Had awesome overnight parties with bonfires! One time I was there, Alec Baldwin came out for a jump!