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Local GemCabrillo Inn at the Beach
$50+A beachfront Santa Barbara motel directly across from East Beach and the harbor.
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Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo is an attraction in Santa Barbara, CA, part of the Los Angeles guide. Cost: $25 to $50.
500 Niños Drive · Santa Barbara, CA
Why you should go…
The Santa Barbara Zoo sits on 30 acres near the ocean in Santa Barbara, California, and is home to about 393 animals representing 109 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. The zoo is open daily year-round, with extended hours in spring and summer. It positions itself around conservation of the natural world through education, science and hands-on visitor experiences.
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