On the harborfront, this jam-packed two-story exhibition celebrates Santa Barbara's briny history with nautical artifacts, memorabilia and hands-on exhibits both fun and educational. Virtual experiences include sustainable fishing in a kelp forest, raising a sail, sorting trash into world gyres, visiting a tattoo parlor and going diving. Enjoy deep-sea-diving documentaries in the theater, and don't miss the awesome harbor view from the 4th floor, which also has a visitor center (11am to 4pm).
There's 90 minutes of free parking in the public lot, or take the Lil’ Toot water taxi from Stearns Wharf.
