American Riviera

It’s Stearns Wharf’s 150th Anniversary!

A grand 150th-anniversary bash will take place on October 8th from 11 am to 7:15 pm! At 7 pm there will be a five-minute Fireworks show! Stearns Wharf’s merchants, with some added help from the Santa Barbara yacht club, will host this exciting event on and near the wharf. For more information visit the official Stearns Wharf website.

Stearns Wharf

In 1867 John Peck Stearns came with his wife Martha from New England. He purchased a lot at the ocean end of State Street for his lumberyard. In 1872, he organized a group of local businessmen to construct the wharf.

Stearns Wharf circa 1878 Photo Edson Smith Photo Collection
Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara
Share this:
Mark Danforth Lomas

Recent Posts

I Madonnari Festival returns Memorial Day Weekend!

Every Memorial Day weekend, our local slice of paradise does something incredible. The historic plaza…

1 day ago

Weekend Open Houses May 23rd & May 24th, 2026

Explore this weekend’s featured open houses across the South Coast. From coastal retreats to hillside…

2 days ago

Market Trends

The Volume Surge: Total sales in April jumped 22% year-over-year. After a slow start to…

1 week ago

Housing

We’ve all seen the headlines. The "1%," the billionaires, the exploding cost of living—and right…

1 week ago

Santa Barbara’s State Street

The Santa Barbara’s State Street Blues. It’s the first time in history a city might spend…

3 weeks ago

Private Listings vs. Pocket Listings

There's been a massive shift in the industry. As of early 2026, Compass has become a true…

4 weeks ago