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  In 1872 construction was completed on what had just become the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns, the wharf served the passenger and freight shipping needs...

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 ...

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Charburgers, cheeseburgers and the yummiest fish . and chips this side of the English Channel. . Open 7 days a week 221 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-5631 Hours Open 7 days a week Monday through Friday 7:00...

Coastal Treasures Monday, May 14, 2018 was our last day. Closed Permanently    

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...

Stearns Wharf Credit List Credits: Photography on some of the Images and Slideshow: Damian and Guylene Gadal Waterfront logo: City of Santa Barbara Website: Guylene Gadal, GMG Design Merchant Logos: Brian Tharpe    

We guarantee to put a smile on your face... so stop in for a laugh today! Opened in 1988, Devil & Deep Blue Sea specializes in toys and gifts guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone, from age 3 to 93! Featuring Talking Parrots, Bubble...

Wharf Wednesday Concert line up Live music begins at 6:00 PM Wharf Wednesday, June 1st Wharf Wednesday, July 6th , 2022 Wharf Wednesday, August 3rd , 2022 Wharf Wednesday, September 7th , 2022 Wharf Wednesday,...

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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,...

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...

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...

Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show from Stearns Wharf Monday, July 4, 2022 Cannon Firing at Noon Face painting begins at 2:00 PM Live music begins at 4:00 PM Firework show begins at 9 PM Stearns Wharf and West Beach, Santa Barbara...

 

Excellent Dining and Santa Barbara's Most Beautiful View Join us for fresh fish and steaks, prime rib, cocktails, and select fine wines, all served in Santa Barbara's most romantic setting. Open Seven Days a Week For more information, go to http://harborsb.com/...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   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 y...

  Stearns Wharf, the oldest working wood wharf in California, was built in 1872 by John Peck Stearns to facilitate the transfer of cargo and people from ships to shore. In 1925, the State of California, conveyed the Tidelands and the Harbor...

Stearns Wharf is featured as one of Julia Child's favorite destinations in Santa Barbara County on SBCE Events - Julia Child's Guide to Santa Barbara County . Photo Credit: Photo Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University ...

Longboards Beach Bar and Grill Casual Dining with an Ocean View Located on the upper level of the Harbor Restaurant, Longboard's lively beach-themed atmosphere is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. A full menu including fish 'n' chips,...

Click image to see larger view Madame Rosinka is practically an institution in Santa Barbara, Licensed by the city since 1951 as a Consultant and Spiritual Advisor, she'll help you look into your past, examine your present, and explore...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   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 d...

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

Check out Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary for merchant specials! Celebration Cruises Celebration Cruises Santa Barbara located at Stearns Wharf is a luxury 42-Passenger yacht. Running daily, our schedule offers a variety of fun and...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases 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 i...

The Moby Dick offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the harbor entrance as our spectacular backdrop. Fresh fish, a children's menu, reasonable prices, a full bar, and friendly service, make the Moby Dick Restaurant a Santa Barbara tradition...

Welcome to world famous Mother Stearns Candy Company, as featured-- okay, maybe not "featured"-- on the cover of Sunset Magazine . We carry hundreds of different varieties of candy, from old fashioned hard candies to gummy bears. We have 25 different...

[smartslider3 slider=7] Welcome to world famous Mother Stearns Candy Company. We carry hundreds of different varieties of candy, from old fashioned hard candies to gummy bears. We have 25 different flavors of salt water taffy alone. Truffles...

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   An assortment of shells, minerals, and rocks from all over the world. Nature's Own Gallery offers a wonderful selection of shells, fine jewelry, candles and interior design items. We focus on natural products in all our goods....

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 wor...

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 wo...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   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 Trilobi...

Much More Than Just Nautical Gifts 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. 217 Stearns Wharf...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases Old Wharf Trading Company Noozhawk Article Old 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...

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Check out Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary for merchant specials! Celebration Cruises Celebration Cruises Santa Barbara located at Stearns Wharf is a luxury 42-Passenger yacht. Running daily, our schedule offers a variety of fun and...

Check out Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary for merchant specials! HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION Contact the Restaurant of your choice to make a reservation Char West Charburgers, cheeseburgers and the yummiest fish and chips this...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   Rock the Wharf Rock the Wharf Series 2016—2017 View the following Press Releases spanning over a four months of four "Rock The Wharf" events held on Stearns Wharf. Rock The Wharf,...

"That great little crab place on the wharf" Initially established in 1979 as a buying station for local lobster and abalone, Santa Barbara Shellfish has evolved into the area expert when it comes to local crustaceans, shrimp, and other seafood...

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 ...

Stearns Wharf is more than a nice place to watch boats or fish, it’s a structure that changed the face of Santa Barbara-literally. 150 years ago, Santa Barbara, being surrounded by mountains, was an isolated pueblo. There were no roads into town, there w...

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On Thursday, May 14, several Santa Barbara buildings will become beacons of blue light in visual support of COVID-19 frontline workers. “#LightItBlue,” as the movement is called, began in the U.K. on March 26 with the illumination of landmarks and...

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...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   SB Shellfish Co. offers limited-time Ridgeback Shrimp The local Ridgeback Shrimp season is open now through the end of May and that means these large shrimp are served at the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company,...

Listed in Alphabetical Order Check out Stearns Wharf 150th Anniversary for merchant specials! Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room 217 G Stearns Wharf Wine Tasting and Views Open Every Day for Wine Tasting and Bottles To Go! Hours...

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. S...

Come join as we celebrate Stearns Wharf 148th Anniversary Join us on Stearns Wharf to celebrate the 148th Anniversary during the Month of October. Come out and support the merchants in celebration of the Wharf’s Anniversary. Stearns Wharf is t...

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.

   Call for the latest information for fishing on Stearns Wharf 230 Stearns Wharf #B Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 965-1333

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle offers new lure: same results, half the price The owner of Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle—the furthest store off shore at the end of the wharf, first visited the store w...

Who:       Stearns Wharf businesses What:     Stearns Wharf is Open! When:     Now Where:   Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA   The Shops, Restaurants, Cruises, and Winery are all up and running. If you are l...

  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 and see this beautiful Christmas tree. The Stearns Wharf Merchants ...

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...

Join us on Stearns Wharf, December 9 th  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 ...

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 p...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   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 i...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   Stearns Wharf offers hand-made Fudge At least twice a week, Judi Bruskin makes home-made fudge in Mother Stearns Candy Company’s small kitchen on Stearns Wharf. The labor of love is worth every minute. “People com...

Dogs are allowed Stearns Wharf and there are rules/laws/regulations that govern animals and/or dogs. Most of the laws are common among municipalities. For example, dogs must be on a leash, less than 6' in length, the dog must always be under the immediate...

The Stearns Wharf Merchants Association is proud to host Seeping Into History, the inaugural project of UCSB’s Social Print Lab. Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 More details at

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature The Hoodlum Friends It may still be winter but things are heating up on Stearns Wharf! In honor of this iconic structure’s 150th anniversary, Stearns Wharf merchants are holding Wharf Wednesdays on the first Wednesday o...

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 e...

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...

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Who:       Stearns Wharf businesses What:     The businesses on Stearns Wharf are Reopening When:     Now Where:   Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA Why:       Covid-19 Phase 3 implementation   Stearns Wharf has been open ...

    32 flavors of fine ice creams and sherbets, handmade locally . Open 7 days a week. . Address: 219 Stearns Wharf # A Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone:(805) 962-0108 Hours: Open today 10:00 am - 9:00 pm &nbs...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases In honor of The Great Pacific Ice Cream Company’s 30th anniversary, Pecan Praline is back based on popular demand. Owner and President Francisco Aguilera shares the 30-year anniversary with Great Pacific, which i...

The Origins of Salt Water Taffy (according to Mother Stearns)   In October 1872, a peg-legged attorney-turned-lumberman named John Stearns completed his wharf at the foot of State Street. Thereafter, lumber arriving from the...

More Than Just a Tee-Shirt Shop Topside is the largest clothing store on the wharf. We offer a well-rounded selection of resortwear clothing, including sweatshirts and tops, and unique gift items. Sure, we also have lots of tee-shirts! (805)962-4118...

Loading... Free parking in the 90 minute areas are available in several lots along the waterfront on Cabrillo Blvd. View the Stearns Wharf parking lot diagram    Parking Fees on Stearns Wharf: First 90-minutes Free f...

Stearns Wharf Press Releases   Stearns Wharf Kicks Off the Holidays with Tree Lighting Ceremony Sunday, December 11, 2016   The Honorable Mayor Helene Schneider will turn on the lights of a beautiful 25-foot Green White...

If you are 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 is plenty of room for safe distancing, and as always – fishing is free. We b...

All the businesses are open! If you are looking to get out and get some fresh air, check out Stearns Wharf. There is plenty of room for safe distancing, and as always – fishing is free. We believe everybody should stay healthy, so we recommend w...

The following merchants have specials on Valentines Day Celebration Cruises Valentines Brunch Aboard Azure Seas Sunday, February 12th , 2017 11:00AM–1:00PM $65 per person Includes: Strawberry Bellini when boarding ...

Who: Stearns Wharf Merchants Association What: Wharf Wednesdays on Stearns Wharf When: Live music begins at 6:00 PM                     Wednesday,...

There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month...

There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month...

There’s no better view of Santa Barbara than from Stearns Wharf and there’s no better time to experience it than on Wharf Wednesdays. To celebrate Stearns Wharf’s 150th birthday, Wharf Merchants are offering specials on the first Wednesday of every month...