Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Facts and practical information
Stearns Wharf is a pier at the cross section of the end of State Street and Cabrillo, in the harbor in Santa Barbara, California, United States. When completed In 1872, it became the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Named for its builder, local lumberman John P. Stearns, the wharf served the passenger and freight shipping needs of California's South Coast for over a quarter century. Before the wharf, passengers and cargo had to be rowed ashore through the breakers and kelp. Despite the great convenience offered by the wharf, Santa Barbara remained a fair-weather harbor with an acute need for a breakwater. During December 1878, storms destroyed and washed away more than 1,000 feet of the wharf. Despite these losses, it would be another 52 years before Santa Barbara got its needed breakwater. ()
Stearns Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Museum of Contemporary Art.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Stearns Wharf?
How to get to Stearns Wharf by public transport?
Train
- Santa Barbara (10 min walk)
Bus
- Castillo & Montecito • Lines: 5 (16 min walk)
- Chapala & Haley • Lines: 5 (18 min walk)