Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, California 93101 USA

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Opens Fri 10a

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“connect with nature”

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center is located on Stearns Wharf and fulfills the mission of the Museum to inspire a passion for the natural world. At the Sea Center visitors of all ages can enjoy interactive exhibits, opportunities to work like scientists, a theater showcasing the wonders of the Santa Barbara Channel, hands-on close encounters with sea creatures, and a live shark touch pool. Children can crawl through a 1,500-gallon tidepool tank to see ocean life from a different perspective. The Sea Center is an engaging, interactive marine education facility that allows visitors to discover the fun in science and the wonders of the natural world.

Reviewed by
Kislev A.

August 10, 2024

Wonderfully curated. Great interactive activities. Very educational. Excellent location. The staff is AHMAZING! Read more

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Yonnie C.

July 15, 2024

This place is underwhelming and way too expensive for what it has to offer. Adults are $15 and kids are $11 each. You only get 90 free parking, and it's $4 per hour afterwards. Only 2 floors and... Read more

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Erika V.

June 10, 2024

My friend and I both grew up in SB, but she wanted to go to the Sea Center and we both hadn't been in years. $15 admission per person and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The touch... Read more

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