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Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

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Pier / Boardwalk Tourist Spot

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Take in the pleasant views from the tip of Stearns Wharf, a wooden pier stretching out into the harbor of Santa Barbara. Built in 1872, the pier now serves primarily as a tourist attraction. Stop at the restaurant at the end of the pier, and enjoy the views over Santa Barbara as you savor your meal. With our world travel planner, Santa Barbara attractions like Stearns Wharf can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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• By Jody1975

  On our visit to Santa Barbara, we discovered that we could take the bus for 50 cents each all the way up and down State Street. So, we could not resist a ride down to the wharf, where there are shops....  more »

• By GFOnthego

  I definitely recommend a stroll on the wharf. Stop along the way to look for the sea lions that often play in the water around the wharf. Go all he way to the end for beautiful views of the...  more »

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• By Annie GK

  I absolutely loved Stearns Wharf! When you live in CA you forget to appreciate the beauty of our piers. This is one is stunning and has these little quant stores along the way. It was so peaceful, as opposed to some other piers I go to! I smelled the fresh air and just enjoyed the wind in my hair! Also, they have excellent restaurants at the end of the pier!!!

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• By Alicia Mold

  A beautiful pier to walk down as the sun sets. The iconic view of Santa Barbara’s palm trees along the shore. Enjoy a bottle of wine at the end of the dock at Deep Sea Winery, with a take out chippy from the restaurant below. Also at the end of the pier, a nice restaurant and valet parking if needed.

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