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Stearns Wharf is a pier at the cross section of the end of State Street and Cabrillo, in the harbor in Santa Barbara. When completed In 1872, it became 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 of California ...
When the railroad finally reached Santa Barbara in 1877, Stearns added an additional spur to the wharf, providing a necessary transport link to his lumberyard and the nearby Southern Pacific Depot. The spur was damaged by severe storms in the early 1900’s and was ultimately abandoned in 1923.
The historic Stearns Wharf was built in 1872, and is the oldest wooden wharf in California. It’s an easy 5-minute walk from Santa Barbara's downtown to Stearns Wharf. Browse the shops and art galleries in downtown, then make your way out to Stearns Wharf for a relaxing meal. It's particularly lovely at sunset.
Specialties: Recreation and Education Take a ride on the Water Taxi. Spend some time with marine life at the Sea Center. See what your future holds at Madame Rosinkas. Visit the Stearns Wharf Bait & Tackle and cast your line to fish at the edge of the wharf. Restaurants Come for the best food and the best views in all of Santa Barbara. You will find char-burgers and fish and chips at Char West ...
- 217 Starnms Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Celebration Cruises Santa Barbara located at Stearns Wharf is 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. 237 Stearns Wharf Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805)465-6676. Hours
217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 698-5600. Visit Website. At the bottom of State Street, in downtown Santa Barbara, Stearns Wharf offers breathtaking views of the harbor and beaches, backed by the Santa Ynez Mountains. It was built in 1872 and was, at the time, the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. 211 Stearns Wharf. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 962-2526.
