Who: Stearns Wharf businesses
What: The businesses on Stearns Wharf are Reopening
When: Now
Where: Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA
Why: Covid-19 Phase 2 implementation
Stearns Wharf has been open during the Pandemic with only a few of the restaurants available for takeout. Phase 2 implementation has allowed almost all of the businesses to reopen. The Sea Center and Conway Winery will start to reopen when safe to do so, likely in Phase 3.
If you looking to get out and get some fresh air, check out Stearns Wharf. For public safety the businesses are certifying to the County/State Health requirements. There’s a lot of room for safe distancing, all the restaurants have outdoor seating, and as always – fishing is free. We believe everybody should stay healthy, so masks are required for entry into the shops and restaurants; Lil’ Toot is wearing a mask too!.
Stearns wharf has the best views of the Channel Islands and Santa Barbara. Parking on the wharf and the adjacent lots are not monitored at this time, so take advantage of the free parking. Visit your favorite shop or restaurants and watch for future openings!
| Celebration Cruises and Lil’ Toot | Open |
| Char West | Open |
| Conway Deep Sea Tasting Room | Will open in Phase 3 |
| Deep Blue Sea | Open |
| Great Pacific Ice Cream Co | Open |
| Harbor Restaurant and Longboards | Open |
| Madame Rosinka | By Appointment |
| Moby Dick Restaurant | Will open June 15 |
| Mother Stearns Candy Company | Open |
| Nature’s Own Gallery | Open |
| Old Wharf Trading Co. & Topside Clothing | Open |
| Santa Barbara Shellfish | Open |
| Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle | Open |
| Sea Center | Will open in Phase 3 |
Stearns Wharf is located in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California. When completed in 1872, it became the longest deep-water Wharf between San Pedro and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns, the wharf served the passenger and freight shipping needs of California’s South Coast for over a century. Stearns Wharf, Your local destination – and where State Street Meets the Sea. Ninety minutes free parking, and always dog-on-a-leash friendly.
For more information, please visit www.stearnswharf.org