Thought I’d post something a little bit on the fun side. This was taken during the Independence Day celebration at the Santa Barbara Harbor. As you can see (lower left) there were lots of people out with their cameras shooting the fireworks.
Congratulations to Scott Riedman, who has been named the Interim Director of the Santa Barbara Waterfront Department. Mr. Riedman brings considerable experience to the job, having served as the Waterfront Business Manager which has overseen the financial management of the department, as well as parking operations, Stearns Wharf, and tenant relations.
Today is John Bridley’s last day as the Santa Barbara Waterfront Director. We wish him lots of great surfing in his retirement. Thank you for your service to the community.
Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol Officers Ryan Kelly and Ed Steton received the prestigious CBSOA award for their extreme efforts at rescuing a distressed family during a severe winter storm. Their valiant efforts, in conjunction with Captain Sherri Malis from the M/V Alan T, the U.S. Coast Guard, City Fire, and fellow harbor patrol officers, brought … Read more
If you’re in the Santa Barbara harbor area, you’ll see the beginnings of an upgrade to the self-service parking lots. Starting in the Harbor West parking lot, new pay systems will be installed that can accept cash, coin, credit and/or debit cards. These are digital payment systems, and should make things much easier for people … Read more
Just a reminder that movie night starts this evening on Stearns Wharf. Tonight’s feature is Raiders of the Lost Ark™. If you’re in the Santa Barbara area and are looking for something fun to do with the family…. well, what better than a movie?
Do you like outdoor movies and fresh air? Movies on Stearns Wharf make their return next Friday, June 17th. Bring the family out and enjoy the show.
The National Weather Service has a wind advisory in effect for the Santa Barbara County area through 9:00 pm tonight. That means you need to be extra careful on the road and on the water. Be safe folks.
Today is the Santa Barbara Nautical Swap Meet in the Main Harbor Parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon.
May 21st through May 27th SANTA BARBARA, CA – 05/13/2011 Accidents happen too fast on the water to reach for stowed life jackets. Most boating fatalities are drownings – and 84 percent of those who drown aren’t wearing a life jacket. Now, new styles are available – comfortable, lightweight, and perfect for any boating activity. … Read more
SANTA BARBARA HARBOR NAUTICAL SWAP MEET Treasure Trove of Nautical Trinkets, Tackle and Things Saturday, May 14th from 8 am to Noon SANTA BARBARA, CA – 05/10/2011 The City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department, in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Harbor Merchants Associations, invites you to the Fifth Annual Santa Barbara Harbor Nautical Swap Meet … Read more