Celebratory Convocation

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

Saturday, October 8th Stearns Wharf to Celebrate 150th Anniversary

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 was no railroad. When John Peck Stearns built the wharf in 1872 … Read more

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Out Of The Blue

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 in 2022. Wharf Wednesday on May 4th will also feature live music by the … Read more

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature The Do No Harm Band

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 in 2022. The next Wharf Wednesday on April 6th will also feature live music … Read more

Events

Wharf and City Winter sunset

 


Do No Harm Band
Do No Harm Band

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Do No Harm Band on June 7th 6:00 – 8:00 PM


Double Wide Kings
Double Wide Kings

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Double Wide Kings on July 5th 6:00 – 8:00 PM


Tequila Mockingbird Band
Tequila Mockingbird Band

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Tequila Mockingbird Band on August 2nd 6:00 – 8:00 PM


The Academy rock band
The Academy Rock Band

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature The Academy Rock Band on September 6th 4:00 – 6:00 PM


Down Mountain Lights
Down Mountain Lights

Wharf Wednesday Concert to feature Down Mountain Lights on October 4th 4:00 – 6:00 PM


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HISTORY OF STEARNS WHARF

  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 area to the City to be held in trust for certain priority uses … Read more

Stearns Wharf Pet Policy

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 control of the owner, you must clean up after your dog, and … Read more

Recreation

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 romantic cruises to fit everyone’s needs including, sunset cruises, brunch and dinner cruises, whale watching, seasonal tours. 237 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805)465-6676 Hours Sunday through Saturday 9:00 … Read more

Stearns Wharf