Stearns Wharf, a wharf with a wooden structure featuring colorful umbrellas extends over the water, with palm trees and mountains in the background.

News Around The Wharf

  • Aerial view of a coastal city with a long pier extending into the ocean, surrounded by mountains and urban buildings under a partly cloudy sky.

    STEARNS WHARF 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION October 8th

    October 7, 2022

    To celebrate the 150th birthday of Stearns Wharf, a grand birthday bash is planned for Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 7:15pm. This iconic structure, which has served as Santa Barbara’s front door, the birthplace of an industry, and the community’s plank park, will be honored by cannon battles with a tall ship, an Opera…

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  • Four musicians perform in a cozy venue with string lights. One plays keyboard, two play guitars, and one plays drums. A banner reads "The Hoodlum Friends.

    Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature the Hoodlum Friends

    October 7, 2022

    It may be moving into winter but things are heating up on Stearns Wharf! In honor of this iconic structure’s 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants are holding Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday of each month. There are anniversary specials, free concerts, a bit of history and lots of fun, family-friendly activities. Wharf Wednesday on…

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  • A band performs outdoors on stage with a female vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist. The audience stands and watches under a large tree.

    Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Down Mountain Lights

    October 5, 2022

    There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month in 2022. Wharf Wednesday on October 5th will also feature live music by Down Mountain Lights.  The…

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  • A band performing on a stage outside a venue with "The Academy" sign on the ground. Musicians play keyboard, saxophone, drums, and guitar, accompanied by a singer.

    Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature The Academy

    September 7, 2022

    There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month in 2022. Wharf Wednesday on September 7th will also feature live music by The…

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  • Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Mariachi Real

    August 3, 2022

    There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month in 2022. Wharf Wednesday on August 3rd will also feature a live Mariachi Band. Come…

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  • A colorful fireworks display illuminates the night sky above a brightly lit building, with smoke and light trails visible in the scene.

    Fourth of July on Stearns Wharf

    July 4, 2022

    Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf Monday, July 4, 2022 Face painting begins at 2:00 PM Live music begins at 4:00 PM Firework show begins at 9 PM Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa BarbaraStearns Wharf celebrates Independence Day with the best view of the annual fireworks show. The wharf offers…

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  • A colorful fireworks display illuminates the night sky above a brightly lit building, with smoke and light trails visible in the scene.

    Fourth of July on Stearns Wharf

    July 4, 2022

    Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf Monday, July 4, 2022 Face painting begins at 2:00 PM Live music begins at 4:00 PM Firework show begins at 9 PM Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa BarbaraStearns Wharf celebrates Independence Day with the best view of the annual fireworks show. The wharf offers…

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    Saturday, October 8th Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

    July 1, 2022

    Stearns Wharf is more than a nice place to watch boats or fish, it’s a structure that changed the face of Santa Barbara-literally. 150 years ago, Santa Barbara, being surrounded by mountains, was an isolated pueblo. There were no roads into town, there was no railroad. When John Peck Stearns built the wharf in 1872…

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  • A crowd gathers on a wooden pier over calm waters, with distant trees and mountains in the background.

    Yoga on the Wharf

    June 12, 2022

    Yoga on the Wharf with Power of your Om on Sunday, June 12th from 9:00-10:00 AM. Yoga with a view…the best one and the biggest feeling of gratitude ever! This is an all-levels, joy-filled yoga class. All money raised will go to support those members of our community in financial need so that they can be supported with…

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  • Illustration of a bird perched on an upside-down glass, with the text "Tequila Mockingbird" and "Santa Barbara, CA" beside it. Website URL is at the bottom.

    Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Tequila Mockingbird

    June 1, 2022

    There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month in 2022. Wharf Wednesday on June 1st will also feature live music by Tequila…

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    Wharf Wednesday Concert line up

    May 4, 2022

    Who: Stearns Wharf Merchants AssociationWhat: Wharf Wednesdays on Stearns WharfWhen: Live music begins at 6:00 PM April 6th – Do No Harm Band May 4th – Out Of The Blue June 1st – Tequila Mockingbird July 6th – Spencer the Gardner Wednesday, August 3, 2022 *TBA Wednesday, September 7, 2022 *TBA *TBA – To Be Announced Where: Stearns Wharf…

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  • A group of five people posing together behind a banner that reads "Do No Harm." One person is wearing a red outfit and hat. They are on an outdoor stage at night.

    Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature The Do No Harm Band

    April 6, 2022

    There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month in 2022. The next Wharf Wednesday on April 6th will also feature live music by…

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