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Things to do in Montecito with kids

Museums — 3 places to go with kids in Montecito, California. 3 of them publish a price. 2 have a verified saving right now.
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What’s on in Montecito

Within 25 miles of Montecito. Dates and wording are each venue’s own.

Free in Montecito

One attraction in Montecito gets you in for nothing, in the venue’s own words.

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Places with deals in Montecito

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Montecito's attractions center on cultural and botanical experiences. Casa del Herrero, the "House of the Blacksmith," is a Spanish Colonial Revival estate in Montecito that visitors tour by reservation. Ganna Walska Lotusland is a 37-acre botanic garden in Montecito featuring rare and exotic plant specimens arranged in unique themed gardens. The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art occupies the top floor of the Adams Center for the Visual Arts, a state-of-the-art facility at the heart of Westmont College's campus in Montecito. These three attractions offer different ways to spend time outdoors or indoors. A tour of Casa del Herrero works for a focused afternoon exploring architectural history. Lotusland suits a longer outing through botanical collections. The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art provides a compact museum visit. All three attractions offer verified savings through Museums for All discounts.

What this list covers

Montecito has 3 places to go: Casa del Herrero, Lotusland and Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art.

3 of them publish an admission price, 3 publish opening hours, 1 has something dated on now, 2 are running a verified saving.

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on November 13, 2026.

How we know these are real

Savings here are quoted from the attraction’s own website, word for word. This one, for example:

“Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain reduced admission of $5 to Casa del Herrero”

Quoted from casadelherrero.com · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Montecito are running a deal?
2 of the 3 attractions in Montecito currently have a verified saving, covering 4 offers in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Casa del Herrero, Lotusland. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
What’s on in Montecito right now?
1 attraction in Montecito has something dated running, 1 listing in all. Each carries its own dates and the venue’s own sentence, and nothing is listed once its dates have passed.
Is there anything free to do in Montecito?
1 attraction in Montecito says on its own website that admission is free. We only say free when the venue does, unqualified — a child rate priced at nothing is not a free attraction. Examples include Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (2), tours & cruises (1).
Are these deals guaranteed to still be available?
No. Every deal here carries the date it was last checked on the attraction’s own website and a link straight to the page it came from, so you can confirm it before you travel. Prices and offers change without notice.
Which Montecito attractions work best for a rainy afternoon?
The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art and Casa del Herrero both offer indoor experiences. The museum occupies the top floor of the Adams Center for the Visual Arts at Westmont College. Casa del Herrero is a Spanish Colonial Revival estate toured by reservation, keeping visitors sheltered while exploring the historic property.
What can we see at Lotusland?
Ganna Walska Lotusland is a 37-acre botanic garden featuring rare and exotic plant specimens arranged in unique themed gardens. The scale makes it suitable for a full morning or afternoon, depending on how thoroughly your family explores the different garden areas.
Are there discounts available at these attractions?
Museums for All discounts apply at both Lotusland and Casa del Herrero. These verified savings are available for eligible visitors, making cultural and botanical experiences more accessible for families planning a Montecito outing.