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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

A place to eat in Waterfront, Santa Barbara, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Why go

Counter seafood shack at the end of Stearns Wharf; lobster and crab.

It is one of 15 curated places we feature in Santa Barbara, alongside 5 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 5 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Stearns Wharf and Santa Barbara Harbor Parade of Lights.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Waterfront
Price
$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Santa Barbara, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Stearns Wharf

    California's oldest working wharf with views back to the mountains.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Santa Barbara Harbor Parade of Lights

    Boats strung with Christmas lights circle the harbor after dark, followed by fireworks over the water.

    Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

    Funk Zone taproom of a Santa Ynez Valley brewery with a patio.

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Funk Zone

    Former warehouse blocks near the beach, now full of wine tasting rooms, breweries and murals.

    Drinks · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Brophy Bros

    Seafood restaurant upstairs on the harbor, known for clam chowder and views over the boats.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    East Beach

    Wide sandy beach with volleyball courts and a palm-lined bike path.

    Outdoors · 0.7 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a stop on our Pacific Coast Highway route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Santa Barbara run from 63°F in February to 82°F in August; January is usually the wettest month. For Santa Barbara Shellfish Company itself, we suggest: Lunch.

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Getting there

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Address
230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA
Coordinates
34.40873, -119.68499
Destination
Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company: quick answers

How much time do you need at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company?

Plan on about an hour at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara Shellfish Company?

Our pick: Lunch.

Where is Santa Barbara Shellfish Company?

Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is at 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA, in Waterfront. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

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