It may be moving into 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 of each month. There are anniversary specials, free concerts, a bit of history and lots of fun, family-friendly activities. Wharf Wednesday on … Read more
To celebrate the 150th birthday of Stearns Wharf, a grand birthday bash is planned for Saturday, October 8 from 11:00 am to 7:15pm. This iconic structure, which has served as Santa Barbara’s front door, the birthplace of an industry, and the community’s plank park, will be honored by cannon battles with a tall ship, an Opera … Read more
Discover the joy of live music on the street with Pianos on State, and now on Stearns Wharf; between October 4th and October 23rd. Go ahead! Tickle the keys… play a song, or clap for a random stranger playing a concerto on a colorful keyboard! Pianos on State Back to the 150th Anniversary page
The Mystic Whaler will sail by Stearns Wharf at 11:00 AM and will proceed at 11:30 AM, and again at 12:00 PM with a series of ship-gun salutes from its tall ship. The Mystic Whaler was built in 1967 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and designed by V.B. Crockett. She is a representation of a … Read more
The day’s events will be capped off at 7pm with a brief but spectacular fireworks display which will include a special nod to the momentous occasion. Similar to July 4th, the fireworks will be fired from West Beach. Back to the 150th Anniversary page
The highlight of the daylong anniversary festivities on the wharf will be a Celebratory Convocation. In the afternoon, live music by the popular local band Doublewide Kings will set the stage. At 5:30, elected officials, business and civic leaders will gather to formally mark the great occasion. Renowned local historian Neal Graffy will regale you with fun … Read more
The Sea Center will host a scavenger hunt from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Kids and adults are invited to enjoy the fun and search for answers in the history-themed hunt that will take you all over Stearns Wharf. A special ocean-related prize awaits those who complete the quest. Back to the 150th Anniversary page
To celebrate this great day, the Santa Barbara Yacht Club will hold a Ceremonial Parade of Fleet starting at 1:00 PM. The SBYC invites our local fishing fleet and all other boats in the harbor that wish to participate to join in as well. Come out and watch the Parade of Fleet in the beautiful … Read more
Complementary Face Painting by Santa Barbara Face Painting, Courtesy of the Stearns Wharf Business Association Back to the 150th Anniversary page
Come out to listen to live Opera from Opera Santa Barbara with a selection of crowd favorites. The free Opera will rock the Wharf from 11:00 Am to 11:45 Am. Founded in 1994, Opera Santa Barbara contributes to the cultural enrichment of our community by celebrating and championing the breadth and beauty of opera … Read more