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Things to do in Santa Ynez with kids

Museums — 3 places to go with kids in Santa Ynez, California. 2 of them publish a price. 1 has a verified saving right now.
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What’s on in Santa Ynez

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

Places with deals in Santa Ynez

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Santa Ynez centers on cultural and historical attractions, with the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center leading the mix. The museum tells the history and living culture of the Chumash people through exhibits, ancient artifacts, and modern-day traditions spanning over 8,000 years. The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Parks-Janeway Carriage House showcases the region's heritage through exhibitions and public programs. Beyond museums, Summerset Farm offers a seasonal draw as a pumpkin patch and farm stand where visitors select from acres of pumpkins in varieties including Cinderella, White, Blue, Green, Jack O Lantern, and Peanut pumpkins, ranging from mini sizes to giant statement pieces. Together, these attractions suit a range of visits, from a couple of hours exploring local history to a family afternoon picking pumpkins.

What this list covers

Santa Ynez has 3 places to go: Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center, Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Parks-Janeway Carriage House and Summerset Farm.

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

Every figure here was read on the attraction’s own website, most recently on November 11, 2026.

How we know these are real

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

“Toddler (0-2): Free”

Quoted from sychumashmuseum.org · checked on

Common questions

How many attractions in Santa Ynez are running a deal?
1 of the 3 attractions in Santa Ynez currently has a verified saving, covering 1 offer in total. Each is quoted from the attraction’s own website. Examples include Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center. Check each venue’s offer wording and eligibility conditions.
What’s on in Santa Ynez right now?
1 attraction in Santa Ynez 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.
What kinds of attractions are included?
museums (2), farms & pumpkin patches (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.
What's best for a rainy afternoon with kids?
The Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center and the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum & Parks-Janehouse Carriage House are both indoor options. The Chumash Museum covers over 8,000 years of history and living culture through exhibits and ancient artifacts, while the Historical Museum showcases regional heritage through exhibitions and public programs.
Is there anything to do outside?
Summerset Farm operates as a pumpkin patch and farm stand where families can walk acres selecting from varieties including Cinderella, White, Blue, Green, Jack O Lantern, and Peanut pumpkins, ranging from mini sizes to giant statement pieces.
How long should we plan to spend?
A museum visit typically takes an hour or two depending on interest in the Chumash exhibits or regional history. A trip to Summerset Farm can take as long as you want to spend selecting pumpkins and browsing the farm stand.