Stearns Wharf

“Highly recommend eating on the wharf with a view of the sailboats!”

Don Moore★★★★★

Wonderful ocean wharf in every sense. Beautiful view in every direction. Well maintained for safety and easy walking. Great for fishing, sightseeing and more shops and restaurants than I've ever seen on a wharf but still spacious. Parking on the wharf is a huge bonus and free for 90 minutes.

Sanjay Nayak★★★★★

You can drive up to the end of Stearns wharf, with free parking for 90mins. The wharf is really cool. Lots of places to eat and the views are amazing. Especially looking back at Santa Barbara city. Checking you the photos and videos

Sarah LT★★★★

Nice area, traffic on the weekends is insane so I wouldn’t even try to drive on here. Plus parking is very limited! We walked here from where we stayed. Shops and restaurants were nice, museum was ok but more for little,little kids. Beach areas were nice, there’s a lot of trash and broken glass so look where you step on the beach!

Marcelo Orellana★★★★★

We had a fantastic time at Stearns Wharf! It is such a well-maintained and clean spot to explore. While it’s on the smaller side, it is packed with great information and educational displays. ​The absolute highlight for our family was the interactive touch pools. Our kids were thrilled to get hands-on experience touching sea urchins and anemones—it was a wonderful way for them to learn about local marine life in a safe and engaging environment. ​If you're looking for a breezy, educational, and family-friendly afternoon in Santa Barbara, this is a must-visit!