The 9 Best Places for Harbors in Santa Barbara

Leila Hamilton: Walk towards the jetty, then head to one of the numerous restaurants for a bite while watching the seals swim around the boats in the harbor

Carlo Cardella: Salty dog is the best hull cleaning and dive service in the harbor ever!!!!

Visit Santa Barbara: Kids fare on Lil’ Toot is always just $1 each way for daily harbor tours from Santa Barbara Harbor to Stearns Wharf. Great fresh air family fun!

Suzi Haydon: Best view and food in the harbor.

CJ Boyer: A true honest locals spot! Amazing food, views & service! If possible, at sunset sit on the putter deck upstairs facing the harbor & mountains! Incredible place!

Chris C.: Incredible views, be sure to sit on the terrace facing the harbor!

ELS Language Centers: California’s oldest working wharf, dating back to 1872. World-class restaurants include The Harbor Restaurant, Moby Dick Restaurant, Santa Barbara Shellfish & Co. Visit the many gift & apparel shops!

Sarah B.: The people, great locals with lots of information!

캐쉬 문: Man the homeless folk here are freakin creative

Carol Martinez: Nice trail for a stroll, run or bike ride!:)

Jeffrey Von Stetten: Just breathe deep and take it all in.

Chris Johnson: East Beach Grill and volleyball courts are the place to be on a Sunday afternoon.

MEHMET BASER: Fantastic location, heated pool, nice view of the harbor, large rooms

Vero Nika: We got spotless room with perfect room service, L’occitane essentials, Voss water+Keurig coffee machine and wonderful view!

Grigory Bakunov: WiFi password: HarborView.

Anil Singh: Spa here is amazing. And Michael at the concierge is super helpful. Great place to stay even for a night.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Rejuvenate body and soul with a treatment at The Spa utilizing botanicals from the nearby wine country. Deluxe suites overlooking the Pacific feature French doors, fireplaces and deep soaking tubs.

Rodney Blackwell: They have heated floor tiles in the bathroom! Read more.

Federica: Really nice, inventive flavours. Lovely venue.

Kevin Colopy: Got to have the halibut!

Fabian S.: Try the New York Steak and the Watermelon Cooler with Gin!

Destination:CentralCoast: This is a great stop for a drink or bite to eat before or after hitting the water that's only yards away. The Sunday Brunch is also amazing—be sure to try the blood orange margaritas!

Chris: Order the lobster tacos. Thery're the best!!

Rob Lettieri: Ask for the blood orange margaritas!!!