Past Events

'Lil Toot Celebrates 15 years on the water! Happy 15th Birthday to our 'Lil Toot! From June 4th through Summer, 'Lil Toot will be running daily from Noon to 5:30pm. Harbor Departures are on the hour and half hour. Stearns Wharf Departures are on the quarter and three quarter hour. One-Way Fare is $5 for Adults and $2 for Children. Learn More

Get out on the water with the family this Father's Day! Enjoy our Father's Day Special: $20 per tandem kayak rental for fathers to experience a day on the water with their family (regular price is $30).

Sip local wine or beer from a featured winery or brewery from your very own Santa Barbara Sailing Center Govino cup while enjoying a Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Double Dolphin on the third Thursday of each month. Reservations are required. This cruise is 21+. There is no college student discount. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early to your cruise. Book Online to reserve your spot, or Contact Us.

Sip local wine or beer from a featured winery or brewery from your very own Santa Barbara Sailing Center Govino cup while enjoying a Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Double Dolphin on the third Thursday of each month. Reservations are required. This cruise is 21+. There is no college student discount. Please arrive 20-30 minutes early to your cruise. Book Online to reserve your spot, or Contact Us.

The annual Harbor and Seafood Festival is Santa Barbara’s signature Autumn event. Timed with the opening of lobster season, the festival is presented by the City, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara, Inc., Santa Barbara Harbor Merchants’ Association, and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum. Festival-goers will meet local fishermen and enjoy fresh lobster, crab, prawns, and other local-caught seafood. Live entertainment and other family-oriented activities round out a full day of fun. Event admission is free. For more festival information, including…

Celebrate the holiday season at sea with a private sailing charter, a holiday company outing, or a clubhouse cocktail party at Santa Barbara’s only floating venue. Contact the Sailing Center today to book your events.

The 2018 event marks the 32nd Annual Parade of Lights. Starting with fun for the entire family at Santa's Village, the event culminates with a 5-minute fireworks display. The boat parade is preceded by Santa’s Village activities beginning at 3 p.m. on the City Pier in Santa Barbara Harbor (by the boats). Hundreds of families will come out to play in 10 tons of snow and take photos with Santa to get into the holiday spirit. The first 400 children…