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

  • Logo with the text "Tales & Scales" and a fish bone illustration inside an orange oval.

    Tales & Scales

    When: Saturday, October 27, 2018, 10:00 AM—3:00 PM Where: Sea Center, Stearns Wharf Creep and slither around the Sea Center in your Halloween costume while enjoying thrilling and chilling activities! Gasp for breath as you watch Sea Center divers uncover the shadowy underwater world beneath Stearns Wharf. Special Showings More Details on Tales&Scales2018_Flyer Halloween costumes…

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  • A sepia-toned illustration of a pier with multiple buildings on it, set against a backdrop of mountains and a solitary palm tree on the left.

    Rock The Wharf

    Join us on Stearns Wharf between the Sea Center and Old Wharf Trading Company, Saturday, January 7th, at 3:00 p.m. for the fourth FREE Rock the Wharf event, a new monthly lineup of live performances overlooking the ocean Bring out family and friends and enjoy live music provided by Notes for Notes – Jazz Villains 3:00…

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  • A vibrant fireworks display lights up the night sky with red, pink, and golden bursts over a waterfront.

    Fourth of July 2017

    Who: Stearns Wharf Merchants Association What: Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf When: Tuesday, July 4, 2017 Live music begins at 11:00 AM Fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. Where: Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa Barbara, along Cabrillo Boulevard Why: Stearns Wharf celebrates Independence Day with the best view of…

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  • Two people stand in a clothing store with Santa Barbara t-shirts and various garments on racks around them.

    Old Wharf Trading Company

    Old Wharf Trading Company Noozhawk ArticleOld Wharf Trading Company, a clothing and souvenir shop on Stearns Wharf, recently hired a new manager. Rina Mitchell brings a wealth of managerial experience to Old Wharf Trading Company. Her previous experience includes managing clothing stores, movie theaters and other retail stores. “Rina has been a wonderful addition to…

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  • Miguel Flores – general manager at Moby Dick

    Miguel Flores – general manager at Moby Dick, a family–friendly restaurant on Stearns Wharf –celebrates 10 years at the oceanfront restaurant this year. NoozHawk Article    Casa Magazine Flores grew up in Mexico City and came to San Jose as a teenager. He attended De Anza Community College and started working in restaurants as a bus boy.…

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  • A large rock slab displaying multiple trilobite fossils, mounted on a wall with metal brackets.

    Nature’s Own Gallery features new rare specimens

    Nature’s Own Gallery features new rare specimens and jewelry lines on Stearns Wharf Family–owned and –operated on Stearns Wharf since 1981, Nature’s Own Gallery is featuring a 500 million-year-old Trilobite fossil plate this month. “We are thrilled to operate our tasting room on Stearns Wharf,” said Tom Conway, 31, the vice president of business development.…

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  • A pier building at dusk with lights outlining the structure, set against a vivid purple and pink sky, reflects on the water below.

    Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf Receives National Wine List Award of Excellence

    Harbor Restaurant on Stearns Wharf Receives National Wine List Award of Excellence The Harbor Restaurant received the magazine’s 2013 Wine List Award of Excellence for its wine list. This marks the 12th year in a row the restaurant has received this honor. To qualify for the award, restaurants must offer interesting wine selections, have a…

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    Conway Family Wines premieres three new spring wines

    Stearns Wharf Press Releases Conway Family Wines premieres three new spring wines Conway Family Wines, a local family-owned and operated winery, will premiere three new white wines this spring. In July 2011, the Conway Family opened the Deep Sea Wine tasting room on Stearns Wharf. The Conways produce estate- and locally-sourced wines under the Deep…

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  • Colorful geometric structures made of plastic grids are displayed on a boardwalk by the ocean, with people nearby.

    MCASB Opens Groundbreaking Exhibition on Stearns Wharf

    MCASB Opens Groundbreaking Exhibition on Stearns Wharf with Community Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sunday, March 26, 2017 Sea Center at Stearns Wharf

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  • A woman sits on a chair in a room filled with eclectic decor, including a large mirror, statues, and framed pictures. She is wearing sunglasses and a striped dress.

    Madame Rosinka celebrates 50 years

    Madame Rosinka celebrates 50 years as longest Stearns Wharf merchant The iconic Madame Rosinka has been offering spiritual advice on Stearns Wharf for 50 years. Sonia Rosinka’s parents, both of Yugoslavian descent, opened the authentic, Gypsy Palm Reading business on Stearns Wharf in 1951. She was 4 years old at the time. When she turned…

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    Stearns Wharf Merchants Association announces officers

    Stearns Wharf Merchants Association announces officers The Stearns Wharf Merchants Association, a group dedicated to ensuring Santa Barbara’s iconic Stearns Wharf remains economically viable, has announced its officers. At the helm is Chief Executive Officer Neil Bruskin of Mother Stearns Candy Company. Amanda Lynn Allen of Ty Warner Sea Center is Secretary and Patrick Hartmann of Old Wharf Trading Company is…

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  • A wooden boat table is set with plates, cutlery, blue napkins in glasses, baskets of bread, and chafing dishes, ready for a meal.

    Stearns Wharf Lil’ Toot water taxi announces private charter service

    Stearns Wharf Press Releases Stearns Wharf Lil’ Toot water taxi announces private charter service Santa Barbara’s iconic Lil’ Toot water taxi, operated by Santa Barbara Water Taxi located on Stearns Wharf, can now be rented out for private charter events, including sunset cruises, kids’ birthday parties, private dinner parties, anniversaries and more. Santa Barbara Water Taxi—the…

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