Person kneeling and cleaning a yellow water taxi named "Lil' Toot" docked at a marina.

Merchants

Sterns Wharf 17 Merchants are here to make your experience on the pier memorable. Enjoy!

Santa Barbara Water Taxi

With a smile on its bow and bubbles rising from its smokestack, the Lil’ Toot is a Santa Barbara tradition that has delighted over 250,000 since 2003. Running hourly, Santa Barbara’s original waterfront taxi shuttles both visitors and locals continuously between the Santa Barbara Harbor and Stearns Wharf.

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Round logo featuring a smiling tugboat named "Lil' Toot" with bubbles around it, and "Santa Barbara" written at the bottom.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

Discover the wonders of ocean life at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. Located on historic Stearns Wharf, this highly interactive marine education facility offers you close encounters with marine animals from the Santa Barbara Channel.

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Logo of Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center in blue text on a white background.

Mother Stearns Candy

We carry hundreds of different varieties of candy, from old fashioned hard candies to gummy bears.

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Logo of "Mother Stearns Candy Co." in cursive with red polka dots.

Celebration Cruises

Enjoy a luxury 46-Passenger yacht. Running daily, our schedule offers a variety of fun and romantic cruises to fit everyone’s needs including, sunset cruises, brunch and dinner cruises, whale watching, seasonal tours.

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Three boats sail near the Santa Barbara coast; two smaller boats lead with a larger yacht named "Azure Seas," mountains visible in the distance under clear skies.

Char West

Charburgers, cheeseburgers and the yummiest fish and chips this side of the English Channel.

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Sign for Char West Fish & Chips featuring a painted fish with "Chips" on its side and a hook nearby.

Nature’s Own Gallery

Nature's Own Gallery offers a wonderful selection of crystals, rocks, shells, fossils, minerals, fine jewelry, interior design items, and gifts. We focus on natural products in all our goods.

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The Great Pacific Ice Cream Company

32 flavors of fine ice creams and sherbets, handmade locally. Open 7 days a week..

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Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Mention our Website and Receive 10% Off any Purchase over $10. We ship worldwide!

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Coastal-themed decor on display, featuring a lighthouse model with a seagull, seashells, and starfish. Nearby, a sea turtle figurine riding a wave and bottles filled with seashells are visible.

Old Wharf Trading Company

The Old Wharf Trading Company is the largest general merchandise store on the wharf. We feature a wide variety of gifts and decorator items, along with clothing, toys, books and much more.

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Logo of Old Wharf Trading Company featuring an anchor with a rope wrapped around it.

Stearns Wharf Bait and Tackle

Experienced Employees Ready to Satisfy the Needs of the Salt-Water Angler.

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Logo for Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle, featuring a stylized fish and fishing hook design.