Title: Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara Beach - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Stearns Wharf Tours and Activities

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## Visit Stearns Wharf

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## Plan a trip to see Stearns Wharf

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

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### Simpson House Inn

Upper East

CA $1,430

per person

Feb 18 - Feb 22

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (684 reviews)

Great place to stay for a quiet romantic stay. The staff was very attentive and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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### El Encanto Santa Barbara

Upper Riviera

CA $2,134

per person

Feb 18 - Feb 22

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (529 reviews)

Impeccable everything, incredible staff and service throughout our stay. They were lovely to our toddler son, we loved every bit of our experience and are already planning our return.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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### Rosewood Miramar Beach

Montecito

CA $4,482

per person

Feb 18 - Feb 22

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Toronto (YTO) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (287 reviews)

Everything was amazing

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

### Tours & day trips

[See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6063349&location=Stearns+Wharf&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

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### Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

1h 30m

9/10

18 reviews

CA $39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $55

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-coastal-cruise.a50192752.activity-details?&rid=6063349&location=Stearns+Wharf&swp=off)

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### Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

7h

Free cancellation available

CA $178

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

1h

10/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $35

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Ynez Cupcake & Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

5h

10/10

4 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $357

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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![Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/703349/529a2cf5-7306-43d6-9656-ed19e3598645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour

6h

Free cancellation available

CA $308

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

5h

10/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $37

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $124

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

3h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $234

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

5h

10/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $329

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Water activities

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### Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

1h

10/10

3 reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $35

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

1h

10/10

1 review

Free cancellation available

CA $69

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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### Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $117

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

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### Private & custom tours

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![Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1392565/9c11fa90-b9ce-4077-b868-e32999147b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

CA $124

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-barbara-city-centre-cocktails-and-history-walking-tour.a1392565.activity-details?&rid=6063349&location=Stearns+Wharf&swp=off)

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### Tours of Santa Barbara ( Private touring )

6h

Free cancellation available

CA $302

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tours-of-santa-barbara.a45016111.activity-details?&rid=6063349&location=Stearns+Wharf&swp=off)

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### Private Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

7h

Free cancellation available

CA $1,378

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-santa-ynez-valley-wine-country-tour.a1222200.activity-details?&rid=6063349&location=Stearns+Wharf&swp=off)

## Reviews of Stearns Wharf

4.3

Top destination

5 - Excellent

14

4 - Good

13

3 - Okay

5

2 - Disappointing

0

1 - Terrible

0

### 3/5 - Okay

Anne

Not much shopping basically just a pier.

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#### Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

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Hotel Santa Barbara

533 State St Santa Barbara CA

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The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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Marina Beach Motel

21 Bath St Santa Barbara CA

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

633 E Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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