For visiting boats
Santa Barbara Harbor is the city-run harbor on the Santa Barbara Channel, built in 1929 behind a breakwater a short walk from Stearns Wharf and State Street, with 1,139 slips shared by yachts, commercial fishing boats and small craft. It takes visiting boats from 20 ft up to 170 ft on a first-come, first-served basis: tie up at the Harbor Patrol dock at the west end and register in the office upstairs. Visitor rates are per foot per night, doubling after two weeks, with a 28-night limit; power and water are included in most slips. The fuel dock is open daily 07:00–18:00 with pump-outs there and in Marina One, and Harbor Patrol keeps watch on VHF 16 and 12 around the clock.
- Guest berths
- Visitor berths are first come, first served — no reservations. Tie up at the Harbor Patrol accommodation dock at the west end of the harbor and register upstairs in the Harbor Patrol office with your registration or documentation; fees are paid in advance by LOA, check-out at noon. Electricity (110 V/30 A, some 220 V/50 A) and water are included in most visitor slips. Open anchorage east of Stearns Wharf when the harbor is full.
- Berths
- 1,139
- Limits
- length up to 51.8 m
- Radio
- VHF channel 16 · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 34°24.34′ N 119°41.47′ W (34.40567, -119.69116)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site
- Office
- Waterfront office Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; Harbor Patrol on duty 24 h
checked 18 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +1 805 564 5531
Prices
| Visitor berth, recreational vessel under 65 ft, nights 1–14 per foot of LOA; maximum stay 28 nights; FY2027 schedule effective 1 July 2026 | $2 / night |
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| Visitor berth, recreational vessel under 65 ft, nights 15–28 per foot of LOA; maximum stay 28 nights; FY2027 schedule effective 1 July 2026 | $4 / night |
| Visitor berth, recreational vessel over 65 ft, nights 1–14 per foot of LOA; maximum stay 28 nights; FY2027 schedule effective 1 July 2026 | $4 / night |
| Visitor berth, recreational vessel over 65 ft, nights 15–28 per foot of LOA; maximum stay 28 nights; FY2027 schedule effective 1 July 2026 | $8 / night |
| Visitor berth, commercial fishing vessel per foot; nights 1–14 only | $1 / night |
| Touch-and-go dockage at City Pier, per foot per foot per tie-up | $0.50 / once |
| Hoists 1–3 (quarter operated) per 10 minutes; hoist 4 USD 0.75 per 10 minutes | $0.50 / once |
| Visiting vessel late fee | $15 / once |
| Gate key card maximum 4 per vessel | $20 / once |
Included in the berth price: electricity and water. Price list (PDF) → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
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- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 16. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Santa Barbara Harbor?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.