SBMM's annual fundraiser takes place every year in March with guests enjoying refreshing cocktails and a delightful dinner. This delightful event is reminiscent of the classic Love Boat experience. A highlight of the festivities is the accompanying Online Auction, which opens to the broader community and features exclusive experiences, luxury getaways, and one-of-a-kind maritime-inspired items. The auction extends the excitement beyond the event itself, giving supporters near and far the opportunity to participate while helping raise essential funds that support SBMM’s exhibits, youth education programs, and ongoing efforts to preserve and share Santa Barbara’s rich maritime heritage.
All aboard for adventure, community, and impact. Let’s set sail—together.
Seeking Donations for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum celebrates the stories, people, artifacts, and experiences that connect our community to the Santa Barbara Channel and the sea. We are currently seeking donations for our fundraising efforts, including unique experiences, travel packages, dining opportunities, artwork, handcrafted goods, coastal adventures, maritime-inspired items, and other one-of-a-kind offerings. Your contribution helps support SBMM’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement while introducing our supporters to some of the Central Coast’s most inspiring businesses, makers, and destinations.
For questions, please contact SBMM Director of Development Emily Duncan by calling (805) 456-8744 or emailing eduncan@sbmm.org.
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:
Captain's Table
Robert and Carolyn Duncan
First Officer's Club
Lynda Fairly and Richard Finkley
Chuck and Mary Wilson
George Writer
Cruise Director
Hiroko Benko and John and Bobbie Kinnear
Debbie and Mike Bruce and Bob and Mary Gates
Andy and Mary Jane Cooper
John and Tracie Doordan
Caroline and EJ Fisher
Ann Howard
Hutton Parker Foundation
Mark Commercial, LLC
Bill and Marian Nasgovitz
Montecito Bank & Trust
Island Explorer
Arlington Financial Advisors
Randy Franciose and Christy Kelso
Lynn Kirst
Ellen Robinson
Print Sponsor
JANO Printing & Mailworks
Media Sponsor
Noozhawk
