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Our mission is to provide the community with a quality Waterfront for recreation and commercial use, along with mooring and landside services for boating. Approximately 252 acres of tidelands and submerged lands is managed by the Department. The area encompasses the Harbor and Stearns Wharf.
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Near the Santa Barbara Waterfront, rental companies offer...
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Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Phone: (805) 564-5531 Fax: (805)...
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The Santa Barbara Waterfront captures that postcard-perfect view of the area’s famous coastline. Pristine beaches, palm tree-lined shores, and the Santa Ynez Mountains as a backdrop ensure plenty of photo-worthy moments.
The Santa Barbara Waterfront is a gem within the City of Santa Barbara. Visitors can stroll from beach to beach by foot or bike, park in convenient waterfront parking lots, and experience Santa Barbara Harbor & Stearns Wharf.
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Please give time for the livestream to load. The video will not load in Internet Explorer. Careers. Contact Us. City Hall. 735 Anacapa Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Phone: (805) 963-0611. Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Thursday, and alternate Fridays.
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Walk along the Santa Barbara Harbor’s breakwater to Sandspit for the classic Santa Barbara photo op of the mountains meeting the sea. Another jaw-dropping vantage at the Harbor is from the fourth-floor observation deck of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, where you get a panoramic view of the working harbor. Tour the museum’s first two floors to l...
Between the Saturday Fisherman’s Market, the Santa Barbara Fish Marketand eateries on the Harbor and Stearns Wharf, the Waterfront is a pescatarian paradise where you can taste right at the source. Immerse yourself in the working Santa Barbara Harbor, where another Waterfront “Like a Local” insider, commercial fisherman Paul Teall, sells his family...
Pop into Santa Barbara Fish Market even if you don’t plan to purchase any fish—this is where locals and chefs shop for the freshest catch brought in daily. You can get all your tchotchkes on Stearns Wharf with its many gift shops and galleries carrying everything from toys and candy to shells and souvenir t-shirts. And the gift shops at the Sea Cen...
Visit the weekly Saturday morning Fishermen’s Market(7:30 – 11:00 a.m.) at the Harbor, where you can meet and buy directly from local fishermen. Here you can see and pick up the freshest catch of the season, literally caught the day before. If you’re staying in accommodations with a kitchen or outdoor grill, the market has a fillet station that can...
With unbeatable views, delicious dining and dozens of exciting activities, the Santa Barbara Harbor is the perfect place to spend the day by—or, better yet, on—the water. Located along the bustling Santa Barbara Waterfront, this…
Patrons can enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves and stunning sunset views, making every meal a special occasion. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner spot or a lively venue to gather with friends, Santa Barbara's waterfront restaurants promise an unforgettable dining experience.
