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Stearns Wharf


Stearns Wharf
Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA
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“Stearns Wharf” Fodors.com
“Stearns Wharf” PlanetWare.com
“Stearns Warf” Frommer's
“Through a lens, brightly” SignOnSanDiego.com
“California: Santa Barbara” Foster Travel Publications
“Some California dreamin' in pricey but pristine scenic Santa Barbara” SignOnSanDiego.com
“Stroll, eat, fish or just enjoy the view from one of California's piers” canoe.ca / Associated Press
“Santa Barbara: fun stuff that's free (or cheap) & easy” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“Santa Barbara, California” About.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 76 attractions in Santa Barbara
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Traveler Description:  Stearns Wharf has got to be the most beautiful wharf on the California coast.  Here you will find many touristy shops for souvenirs and several great more »
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Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
Activities: Fishing
Address: Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA
Tel: 805-564-5518; 805-897-2683

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“beautiful wharf?”
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2 of 5 stars
anagai 2 contributions
Los Angeles
May 15, 2009

Don't know what everyone is talking about. Its just a touristy very long wooden pier. What ruins things is cars actually drive on the pier to a parking lot right on the pier and ruin the atmosphere. Rest of santa barbara is nice with tons of stores. Great if you want to spend money. more

“Nice walk”
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4 of 5 stars
sunlover 42 contributions
Carol Stream, Illinois
Oct 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We walked along the wharf recently while visiting SB. It makes for a wonderful walk on a nice SB sunny day. We will always remember that it was the first place we watched sea lions frolicking in the water. Very neat to see! more

“Ideal on a sunny day”
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5 of 5 stars
Coder 757 contributions
Surprise, AZ
Aug 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Took my 1st walk on Stearns Wharf in about 20 years and It was great!!! The weather was ideal and I was extremely impressed on the rebuilding of the pier after a devastating fire years back. All of Santa Barbara is beautiful and the Wharf offers a great view of SB and the beach and surrounding hills. The Wharf has... more

“Just Beautiful!!”
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5 of 5 stars
Rubydooo 13 contributions
Dayton, Ohio
Jul 31, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

My husband I spent a couple hours on Stern's Warf and had a wonderful time. It is absolutely beautful out there!! I took several pictures, which didn't give it justice. We ate at Moby Dicks for lunch and I had the most delicious clam chowder that I've ever had. If you eat there, be sure to sit by the window... more

“stearns wharf is beautiful”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
middletown, ohio
Nov 22, 2003
18/24 found this review helpful

I recently went to santa barbara on oct. 8-15 to visit family. I am from ohio and have never seen the ocean, so i was definitly exited about going. When i got there i was awe struck by the how beutifull it was.The entire town is emaculant, they even steam clean the sidewalks. The people there are awesome also.And i... more

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Stearns Wharf Address

Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA
Tel: 805-564-5518; 805-897-2683