FreeFree to walk; wharf parking free first 90 min, then $3/hr ($20/day max); no vehicles over 20 ftBeaches & Coast
Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA
Free to walk; wharf parking free first 90 min, then $3/hr ($20/day max); no vehicles over 20 ft
By Simir Shah
A free stroll out over the water from the foot of State Street, with snack shops, the Sea Center and views back to the mountains. Driving onto the wharf is allowed, and the first 90 minutes of parking are free for everyone.
Good for
- Ages 0–2
- Ages 10+
Happening near here
- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts ShowSanta Barbara · <1 mi · Sundays 10am–duskFree
- Boo at the ZooSanta Barbara · 1 mi
Santa Barbara County depth 2026Pier
Map
Tides today
Next low tide
4:10 AM
2.1 ft
Next high tide
11:32 PM
3.9 ft
Predictions from NOAA · Santa Monica station
Nearby places
Sea Center on Stearns WharfSanta Barbara · Animals & Nature<1 miSkater's Point SkateparkSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 miFourth of July Celebration & FireworksSanta Barbara · Arts & Culture<1 miWest BeachSanta Barbara · Beaches & Coast<1 miConcerts in the ParkSanta Barbara · Arts & Culture<1 miChase Palm Park & Shipwreck PlaygroundSanta Barbara · Parks & Hiking<1 mi
Keep planning
Eat nearby in Santa Barbara
- Rusty's Pizza ParlorPizza & Italian · $ · kids menu
- McConnell's Fine Ice Creams (State Street)Sweets & Treats · $
- Benchmark EateryBurgers & American · $$ · kids menu
- Renaud's Patisserie & BistroBreakfast & Brunch · $$