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.

Run away! Complete scam and theives. They never scheduled us fir a time to go horseback riding and…read morearchery after we paid the money for the experience and refused ti send the money back after being so aggressive on the phone as I asked for the money back due to the unprovided service. So unpleasant and uncomfortable

This lady is unprofessional and a thief. I signed my two children up for a camp over winter break…read more I asked to pay credit card, but she kept insisting Zelle. I signed up for Winter camp. I was informed to pay my last installment the day before camp started. I paid the day before camp, and she said. "Thank you!". Within a few hours she texted me saying her barn flooded and camp was cancelled. I asked for a refund seeing as I paid her HOURS before and she said no. She obviously knew she was going to cancel, but still accepted my payment. She said she had already spent it. She only offered credit for Summer. (Which I was not happy about). When I tried to explain that it was hard on my family to be out $600 she started ranting on and on about how the city owes her family money and land. She had no care or compassion for how others felt she just wanted for herself. I held my tongue thinking I might use the credit in the Summer. I didn't want to cause drama if for a small reason I still let my children attend. She even had the audacity to ask for another $100 donation after I had NEVER even experienced camp. Then after winter camp being cancelled, Spring camp was also cancelled. She didn't even know where Summer camp would be or when, but still said I could only keep credit. After reading about all the other people in town having horrible stories, I decided to ask again for a refund since we would not be using our Summer Credit. Again, she had no willingness to help refund my money, even a partial amount. She is not fingerprinted to work with kids, she has no camp license (or at least has not been able to show me one) and she is incredibly rude. As a local teacher in town I would NOT TRUST kids with her.

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)

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!

This is the second summer my daughter has done multiple weeks of Lobster Jo's Beach Camp and she…read morehas loved every minute. The program is well run and the counselors are all fantastic. They make sure the kids have fun while also ensuring they reapply sunscreen and stay hydrated. As a result of this camp, my daughter has gone from liking the beach to loving both the beach AND swimming/boarding/paddling in the ocean. Can't wait to do it again next summer.

As a long time wannabe surfer, iSurf was the perfect way to start my journey. Scheduling your…read morelesson is super easy, and if the weather isn't cooperating, rescheduling is too. Thomas was our instructor and he helped us with everything from parking to properly putting on your wetsuit to surfing basic info to technique practice (on land) to helping us catch our first waves! I felt capable after the first lesson. Heading over to book the surf club membership now :) Thanks so much Thomas & iSurf team!

I was so happy.my first lesson. I caught my first wave at 46 years old. I was stoked and motivated…read more Then my second lesson at 9am at Mondos Thomas, my instructor met me with a couple other girls that seemed a little more experienced than me but I was willing to take notes. But then it got weird. Feeling out of place with the group, I must have said something awkward that was misunderstood by Tom. When I asked about switching days to make up my monthly classes and to credit that I had already paid for, he disqualified me and said he no longer wanted to work with me. I was genuinely hurt. I really wanted to learn and he made me feel like I was this terrible person for saying something that was misunderstood. I still remember how bad my experience was, that I'm afraid to go out and try again . Maybe I would have "clicked better with a women instructor, but Tom was mean and hurtful.

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!

My son loved P2P!! The instructors were great and very well organized. They provide a wide variety…read moreof experiences for the kids who may not otherwise have the opportunity. My son would love to back to P2P!

Peak2Pacific is a great summer camp and jam packed with education as well as FUN! The kids had a…read moreblast. They spent time on boats, hiking, at the beach and loved the teachers. Karen and Austin are fantastic and the kids are clambering to go back. They loved it.

This camp is great! My 7 year old son went to their summer camp for 2 weeks in 2018 and LOVED it…read more He loved trying out new sports and kept busy and learned that he liked lacrosse and volleyball, although he mostly stuck to baskeball. Next Level and minecraft camp were the only camps he said he wanted to repeat in 2019. We bought a gift card for the 2019 camp at his school's fundraiser (which NLSC donated to the school) because we knew that he wanted to go so badly. Unfortunately he had to have surgery and was going to be in leg casts for their 2019 camp. I emailed to explain, not expecting much response or accomodation (but I had to try!). The director promptly emailed me back, said I would be able to use my certificate in 2020, and invited him to visit camp in the wheelchair. So warm and welcoming - they definitely have a fan in me, and more importantly, my kid.

From the owner: Next Level has hired Santa Barbara's best youth coaches to develop your child's proper athletic…read morefundamentals through safe, positive, and efficient coaching techniques while allowing them to try new sports or take their current game to the Next Level. Our mission is for every child to improve their skills, make new friends, and most importantly, HAVE FUN! There is no other athletic experience like it!

I spent a ton for my twins to go to camp here - it was a HORRIBLE experience. After one day there…read morewas no chance we were returning. It was outdoors - no air conditioning on a blazing hot day. They came back exhausted, dehydrated, sunburned. The instructors were overwhelmed, undertrained, and punitive. I called and requested a partial refund for the remainder of the week as we had paid for camp plus before and after camp that we would not be using. No dice. They would give me half of what I paid as a store credit. What!? The manager didn't even ask why we had a bad experience. DID NOT CARE. We will not be returning. Please save your money and stay away.

Took my two boys here for a try out, they charge for trying out their class, not ideal because it…read morewas 74 dollars just to try it for two kids. Glad we tried it though because my kids did not like it. No one greeted me especially as a new parent bringing their children in for a class. I think being friendly is a huge thing for any business. It put me off and my children. I wouldn't recommend this place but MyGym is a lot better and wayyyy more friendly.