- Type
- Harbour
Private members club on the east side of Santa Barbara Harbor breakwater, founded 1872, with one 76 ft reciprocal end tie.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
From the harbour entrance, the club sits at 130 Harbor Way on Marina 1, Finger D. The reciprocal berth is the 76 ft end tie. Harbour entrance can shoal with sand accretion, dredged 300,000 cubic yards per year. VHF 12 for harbour patrol.
Practical
Reciprocal access only, no walk-ins. Reservation 24 hours in advance required, valid yacht club card and photo ID at the gate. Maximum four days per calendar year and four guests per visit. No reciprocals on Friday evenings or club events. Residents of Santa Barbara County not eligible.
Ashore
Harbour shops, chandlery and restaurants along Harbor Way within 200 m. West Beach starts at the foot of the breakwater. Stearns Wharf at 600 m east on foot, with Sea Center aquarium. Santa Barbara city centre at 1 km north up State Street.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 34.40456, -119.69085 (34°24.27'N 119°41.45'W)
- Town
- Santa Barbara
- Country
- United States
- Phone
- +18059658112
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Santa Barbara Yacht Club lies at 34°24.27'N 119°41.45'W, that is 34.40456, -119.69085 in decimal degrees.
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