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Kelp Forest Trivia at Night Lizard Brewery
Kelp Forest Trivia Night – Oct 9 @ 7PMNight Lizard Brewing Co. | FREE Join us for a fun, kelp forest-themed trivia night inspired by our Redwoods of the Sea photography exhibit! Compete for prizes, test your kelp forest knowledge, and enjoy great beer and company. No RSVP needed—just bring your A-game! 📍 Night Lizard…

Life Beneath the Waves: Uncovering the Science Behind the Santa Barbara Channel’s Kelp Forest Sanctuaries
SBMM is pleased to welcome the community to its upcoming Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series event, “Life Beneath the Waves: Uncovering the Science Behind the Santa Barbara Channel’s Kelp Forest Sanctuaries,” on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The event includes a pre-lecture reception for SBMM members only from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Free for…

SBMM Book Club
Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s Monthly Book Club! Monthly selections are (of course!) related to maritime adventures, history, marine science, ships, and sailing. Members meet the second Thursday of each month in the Harbor Community Room in the museum building. For more information or to find out the current monthly book being read, please…

Benefits and Barriers: Understanding Ocean Access Across California’s Coasts
Beyond the Beach: Investigating Access, Equity, and Community Along California’s Coast SBMM is pleased to welcome Dr. Jennifer Selgrath as the featured speaker for its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Dr. Selgrath’s presentation “Benefits and Barriers: Understanding Ocean Access Across California’s Coasts” will explore the many ways in…

San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters Premium Tent Camp
Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure Join Us for the San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Trip SOLD OUT! Premium Tent Camp, February 24-27, 2026 NEW OPPORTUNITY! Premium Tent Camp, February 27-March 2, 2026 San Ignacio Lagoon, is nestled halfway down the Baja, Mexico coast. A magical place, the lagoon is one of the rare places on Earth where…