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News Around The Wharf

Santa Barbara Yacht Club Turns 150 Years Old

April 2, 2022

Santa Barbara Yacht Club Turns 150 Years Old And Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony Blessing of the Fleet What: This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (and Stearns Wharf). The Santa Barbara Yacht Club would like to celebrate this milestone with an all-fleet blessing. The Blessing of the Fleet is a…

Flags line a pier with a building and parked cars. The sky is partly cloudy and mountains are visible in the background.

Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything

March 12, 2022

Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything is a UCSB student exhibition that explores our contemporary and historical relationships to fossil fuels, with a focus on the local Santa Barbara area. As the site of the historic 1969 oil spill, which catalyzed a nationwide environmental movement, Santa Barbara’s history is uniquely connected with oil; however, our society’s…

Stearns Wharf Kicks Off the Holidays

December 20, 2021

Every year Stearns Wharf kicks off the holiday season on the Waterfront with a 25-foot Green White Fir. If you are looking to get out and get some fresh air, plan to come out anytime and see this beautiful Christmas tree. At 5:00 PM on December 12th a holiday tree lighting ceremony, featuring holiday tunes…

A large model of the sun is placed on a boardwalk, with a representation of the solar system painted around it. People stand nearby, and a coastline is visible in the background.

Summer Solstice on Stearns Wharf

June 20, 2021

Solstice Artist Kenny Galindo will be displaying the Solar System – with each planet scaled down in size and spinning at an accurate speed. Each planet will be distanced from each other according to a scaled down version of our solar system. You might even find the artist Kenny, or members of the SBCC Astronomy Club hanging…

A foggy view of a long wooden pier extending into the ocean, with buildings and an American flag at its end. Several boats are visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Stearns Wharf 148th Anniversary

February 20, 2021

This year is the 148th Anniversary of Stearns Wharf.Watch the video to see a bit of history, recent updates, and all the Wharf has to offer.

A intricately carved green stone statue of the Hindu deity Ganesha, depicted with an elephant head and multiple arms, seated in a traditional pose.

Nature’s Own Celebrates 40 years

January 20, 2021

Family-owned and – operated on Stearns Wharf since 1981, Nature’s Own Gallery is featuring a Labradorite Ganesha this month. After almost 40 years on Stearns Wharf, Nature’s Own features shells, fossils, minerals, jewelry and gifts from around the world. Nature’s Own is in a unique location on the Wharf. The store is tucked into the…

Vintage sepia-toned image of a coastal landscape with a long pier extending into the ocean, surrounded by scattered houses and fields, mountains visible in the distance.

Stearns Wharf 147th Anniversary

December 20, 2019

Come join as we celebrate Stearns Wharf 147th Anniversary Join us on Stearns Wharf to celebrate the 147th Anniversary during the Month of October. Visit the merchants and see what specials they have in celebration of the Wharf’s Anniversary. Stearns Wharf is the oldest working wood wharf in California, it was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearns…

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, 2019

PRESS RELEASE & CALENDAR LISTING Fourth of July on Stearns Wharf Who: Stearns Wharf Merchants Association What: Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf When: Thursday, July 4, 2019 Live music begins at 12:00 PM |Firework show begins at 9 PM Where: Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa Barbara Why: Stearns Wharf celebrates Independence Day with the best view of the annual fireworks show., The wharf offers many attractions while you are waiting for the fireworks show to begin including: Watch the fireworks after dark from one of the best locations in the city with the display shooting off right next to Stearns Wharf. Cost: Free! Stearns Wharf is located…

A detailed sculpture of a nautilus with a dark, textured shell and long, curling tentacles on black rock.

Nature’s Own Gallery features new rare Fossil Specimens and Jewelry lines on Stearns Wharf

February 20, 2019

Family-owned and – operated on Stearns Wharf since 1981, Nature’s Own Gallery is featuring a Crinoid fossil plate this month. After almost 38 years on Stearns Wharf, Nature’s Own features shells, fossils, minerals, jewelry and gifts from around the world. Nature’s Own is in a unique location on the Wharf. The store is tucked into…

Person walking on a sandy beach with red and white umbrellas and a lifeguard tower. "Santa Barbara: The American Riviera" text above.

Must Sea Landmark

January 20, 2019

Fourth of July 2018

December 20, 2018

Press release & CALENDAR LISTING Fourth of July on Stearns Wharf Who: Stearns Wharf Merchants Association What: Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf When: Wednesday, July 4, 2018Live music begins at 11:00 AM |Firework show begins at 9 PM Where: Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa Barbara Why: Stearns Wharf…

A large Christmas tree stands on a wooden pier with mountains and palm trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

Stearns Wharf Kicks Off the Holidays with Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 9, 2018

Join us on Stearns Wharf, December 9th to kick off the holiday season! Before the start of the Parade of Lights boat parade, Santa Barbara Mayor Cathy Murillo will switch on the lights of a beautiful 25-foot Green White Fir on Stearns Wharf to officially open the holiday season for the waterfront. The 32nd Annual Parade of…