Upcoming Events at the Santa Barbara Harbor

Come fishing aboard Santa Barbara’s favorite fishing boats, the Stardust and the Coral Sea. We are the perfect choice for a trip with the family or a serious saltwater outing. Catch rockfish, whitefish, lingcod, sheephead, halibut, white seabass, yellow tail, and more (We don’t catch tuna here). Our USCG inspected vessels also offer a full-service… Learn More

Always family-friendly, SBMM is now providing weekly art activities for children ages 4-11 every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to visit the museum anytime during this four-hour window to complete fun and engaging art projects with their children. Visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum website to learn more about upcoming… Learn More

Join us aboard Santa Barbara’s favorite whale watching boat, the Condor Express, for a high-speed ocean adventure you’ll remember forever. We frequently encounter an assortment of whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, gray whales and even orcas on occasion. We almost always see dolphins and sea lions too. Before coming down to the harbor, please… Learn More

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition Coastal Moments, a presentation of 10 local plein air artists and their works incorporate coastal landscapes and ocean themes. The exhibit kindles a sense of calm, serenity, and meditation while celebrating the awe-inspiring beauty of the world’s coastline. Featured artists include… Learn More

Welcome aboard and set sail for a two hour coastal cruise aboard Santa Barbara’s Double Dolphin catamaran. While sailing along the coast with the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Channel Islands at a distance, we often see California sea lions, dolphins, and a variety of coastal birds. Relax in the afternoon sun while… Learn More

Set sail for a two hour coastal cruise aboard Double Dolphin. While sailing along the coast with the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Channel Islands at a distance, we often see California sea lions, dolphins, and a variety of coastal birds. Relax in the afternoon sun while you and your friends and family… Learn More

Come fishing aboard Santa Barbara’s favorite fishing boats, the Stardust and the Coral Sea. We are the perfect choice for a trip with the family or a serious saltwater outing. Catch rockfish, whitefish, lingcod, sheephead, halibut, white seabass, yellow tail, and more (We don’t catch tuna here). Our USCG inspected vessels also offer a full-service… Learn More

Join us aboard Santa Barbara’s favorite whale watching boat, the Condor Express, for a high-speed ocean adventure you’ll remember forever. We frequently encounter an assortment of whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, gray whales and even orcas on occasion. We almost always see dolphins and sea lions too. Before coming down to the harbor, please… Learn More

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the opening of its latest exhibition Coastal Moments, a presentation of 10 local plein air artists and their works incorporate coastal landscapes and ocean themes. The exhibit kindles a sense of calm, serenity, and meditation while celebrating the awe-inspiring beauty of the world’s coastline. Featured artists include… Learn More

Welcome aboard and set sail for a two hour coastal cruise aboard Santa Barbara’s Double Dolphin catamaran. While sailing along the coast with the backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains and Channel Islands at a distance, we often see California sea lions, dolphins, and a variety of coastal birds. Relax in the afternoon sun while… Learn More