Seeping Into History: Oil Touches Everything

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 …

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Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

Saturday, October 8th, 2022 11:00 am to 7:15pm Schedule of Events All Day Pianos on Stearns Wharf (Starting October 4th thru October 23rd ) 10:15 AM – 4:15 PM Free rides for children 12 and under, Little Toot 11:00 AM – 11:30, & 12:00 PM Tall Ship Mystic Whaler and Cannon fire 11:00 AM – …

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Stearns Wharf Kicks Off the Holidays

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 …

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Stearns Wharf 148th Anniversary

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.

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Video including Stearns Wharf by Lilli Montes

Stearns Wharf 147th Anniversary

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 …

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Fourth of July on Stearns Wharf

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: Live music provided by Unknown Daze (From 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM) Live music by Tequila Mockingbird (From 4:00 PM – …

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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 Stearns Wharf Live Dive 10:00 AM …

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Fourth of July 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, 2018 Live music begins at 11:00 AM |Firework show begins at 9 PM Where:   Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa Barbara Why:      Stearns …

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Stearns Wharf Kicks Off the Holidays with Tree Lighting Ceremony

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 …

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