A pedestrian walks by a whale mural on Stearns Wharf. (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)
Stearns Wharf includes many tourist attractions, including a palm reader, souvenir shops and several restaurants. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. stands near the end of Stearns Wharf. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The chapel at the El Presidio de Santa Barbara, founded in 1782 and now a state historic park. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Oreana Winery on Anacapa Street is part of Santa Barbara’s “Funk Zone,” a formerly industrial neighborhood now busy with tasting rooms and art galleries. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Colorful boats (and paddle-boarders) fill the marine at Santa Barbara Harbor near the foot of Castillo Street. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Julienne, which opened in 2008, is a popular upscale restaurant in Santa Barbara. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The Spanish Garden Inn is a small upscale hotel on Garden Street. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
