Located on Stearn’s Wharf overlooking the ocean, this center features a 1,500-galloon simulated tide pool, touch tanks and marine wildlife exhibits showcasing the ocean life right off the coast of Santa Barbara. Kids will get to touch sea urchins, starfish and even sharks in touch tanks, or feed stingrays and sharks during feeding sessions. The center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Ty Warner Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA