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Rank #7 · Coastal cruising and scenery
Santa Barbara Harbor Marina
Santa Barbara, CA
A classic California harbor beneath the Santa Ynez Mountains, with a working waterfront, sandy beaches and the Channel Islands on the horizon.
Facilities
- Guest slips and moorings
- Fuel dock and boatyard services
- Waterfront restaurants and fish market
- Launch ramp and dinghy landing
- Harbor patrol and visitor dock
Location highlights
- Backdrop of the Santa Ynez Mountains
- Gateway to Channel Islands National Park
- Stearns Wharf and beaches within walking distance
- Reliable afternoon sea breezes for sailing
Getting there
From US-101, take the Cabrillo Boulevard exit and follow the waterfront to Harbor Way. By water, round Point Conception heading east and enter the harbor between the breakwater and Stearns Wharf.
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Editorial destination profile, not a SeaEsta availability listing. Contact the marina directly for current facilities, slip sizes and guest moorage.
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