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The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves - Photo Exhibit by Dan Merkel

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Continuing its celebration of coastal living, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is delighted to present The Lure of Lighthouses & Dancing Waves, an exhibit featuring more than 35 photographs of lighthouses and waves by the renowned and Emmy Award-winning surfing photographer and videographer Dan Merkel. The lighthouse photographs include images of lighthouses from near…

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Join us for Curated Cocktails!

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Join us for Curated Cocktails taking place on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. on the museum patio. A special experience just for SBMM members, the evening will include a blackberry smash specialty cocktail served by Simply Cocktails and delicious bites.   The featured artifact for this event will be the Haida Photo album. Major…

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“When Science and Art Met in the Coast Survey of the Santa Barbara Channel: 1849-1860”

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents  “When Science and Art Met in the Coast Survey of the Santa Barbara Channel: 1849-1860,” a lecture given by Professor Rick Kennedy of Point Loma Nazarene University. on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.  Kennedy’s presentation will tell the story of two U.S. Coast Survey teams and…

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Artist Pop-Up: Watercolorist Kelly Clause Art Show & Sale

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Santa Barbara, CA. May 18, 2023 - The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to host watercolorist Kelly Clause at an Artist  Pop Up on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Clause’s work will be on view and available for purchase on the museum’s patio overlooking the harbor. Spanning land,…

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"Makana is a Gift" Book Reading and Family Activity at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

In support of “Plastic Free July” and as part of its book launch series, SBMM will be hosting a reading and family activity for the children’s book Makana is a Gift. This community event will take place on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. on the museum’s patio. The cost is free, but space…

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San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

February 26-29, 2024 – Premium Tent Camp February 27 – March 1, 2024 – Glamping Tent Camp San Ignacio Lagoon is located midway down the Baja Mexico coast, and is one of the few places on Earth where you can pet whales and their calves. During late February, the calves are typically very curious as…

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