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Santa Barbara Harbor
A mile away is the historic Santa Barbara
Harbor, an excellent launch pad for adventures
like sailing, sea kayaking, stand-up paddle
boarding, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, whale
watching and more. Visitors also can charter
boats, book local cruises, and rent water sports
and fishing equipment.
Stroll the harbor and see catches from local
fishermen and sea urchin harvesters or explore
California’s nautical past at the Santa Barbara
Maritime Museum if it’s open. It offers hands-
on historical exhibits and educational pro-
grams. Of course there are lots of options for
ocean view drinks or dinner at one of the on-
site restaurants.
There’s a waterfront shuttle to the Santa
Barbara Harbor for only 50 cents, or take
Santa Barbara’s official water taxi, Lil’ Toot’s
15-minute boat rides between the Santa Bar-
bara Harbor and Stearns Wharf every half
hour from noon until sunset.

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