Stearns Wharf

Historical landmark · Waterfront

Stearns Wharf

Historical landmark · Waterfront

217 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Experience the charm of this bustling wharf with its delightful eateries, eclectic shops, a cozy aquarium, and breathtaking views of Santa Barbara.

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"Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara by Amanda Proudfit. The oldest wharf in California, Stearns Wharf is a great place to walk out onto from downtown to get a little tourist-ing in and makes for a beautiful spot to watch the sun go down. Token touristy gift shops to get yourself a magnet or t-shirt (because we all need more of those!), restaurants, ice cream shop, and the Marine Center. Free parking for the first 90 minutes, there’s no excuse to not make a quick visit out to the wharf! Easy access to the Art walk on Sundays right off the wharf, and Skater’s Point."

Santa Barbara, California, USA

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Rita Orona

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We came for 3 days straight Dec 25-27 on a mini vacation and we loved it ! We had a great time! They have everything on the pier we got food , some nice jewelry and a nice shirt to take home as souvenirs . We took some really nice pictures during the day and at night ! We enjoyed ourselves! We for sure will come back ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Kien Lam

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Bring up the wharf, and you picture sunny days and tourists in sunglasses strolling around in shorts. But it's equally delightful on a cold, chilly January winter Sunday morning when there aren't many people yet. It feeds that by-your-self introvert tendency. The scenes are still wonderful, you can be alone with your thoughts, and you can STILL get an ice cream cone if you want.

Town Traveller

Google

Great place to walk and enjoy the beach and it's sceneries. There are shops and restaurants in the wharf. There is also an aquarium you can visit. It can get crowded and parking can be limited too depending on the time and day.

Bernard Savage

Google

One of the great things about this Wharf is that you can drive on to the pier itself and parking is free for the first ninety minutes. There are a variety of eating options on the pier but we only bought ice cream. There great ocean views as well as views back to Santa Barbara.

Jeff Walker

Google

A big YES!!! Beautiful and peaceful place with many views of Santa Barbara beaches and nice restaurants over the pier, I definitely think is worth the visit, the parking is 90 minutes free, if I am not wrong, and looks like that aways or almost aways have parking spots available. A definitely yes!!!

Paul Vivas

Google

Nice wharf but not the best in on this coast. I actually prefer Santa Monica. I don't regret coming to Santa Barbara but I preferred the main street. Most Spanish village in the USA!

Ricardo Cantor

Google

Amazing place!!! You can stay for fishing, eat, take amazing pictures, or just stay there and chill. The parking is free for the first 90 minutes, then you have to pay $4 each hour.

Tony Iuga

Google

A particularly nice pier, with lots of shops to explore and great views of Santa Barbara from every side. I appreciated the option for free car access (up to a certain time limit, then must be paid) Especially recommend going later in the evening after dark!

@onthegrid

Santa Barbara, California, USA

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Rita Orona

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Kien Lam

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Town Traveller

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Bernard Savage

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Jeff Walker

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Paul Vivas

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Nice wharf but not the best in on this coast. I actually prefer Santa Monica. I don't regret coming to Santa Barbara but I preferred the main street. Most Spanish village in the USA!

Ricardo Cantor

Google

Amazing place!!! You can stay for fishing, eat, take amazing pictures, or just stay there and chill. The parking is free for the first 90 minutes, then you have to pay $4 each hour.

Tony Iuga

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