Set Sail with Lil' Toot Santa Barbara: A Unique Nautical Adventure

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Lil' Toot Santa Barbara, start by navigating to Stearns Wharf, located at 237 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. From US-101, take the Carrillo St exit and head west on Carrillo St until you reach State St. Turn right onto State St, then follow it south until you reach the intersection with Cabrillo Blvd. Turn left onto Cabrillo Blvd and continue until you see the entrance to the Santa Barbara Harbor. Follow the signs to Stearns Wharf parking. Note that parking may incur a fee (around $2 per hour). Once parked, walk towards the end of the wharf where you will find Lil' Toot Santa Barbara offering boat rides.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, take the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) bus. You can catch the Line 1 or Line 2 bus that runs through Santa Barbara. Get off at the stop at State St & Cabrillo Blvd. From there, it is a short 10-minute walk to Stearns Wharf. Head west on Cabrillo Blvd, then turn right onto Stearns Wharf. Lil' Toot is located at the end of the wharf. Be aware that bus fares are approximately $1.50 per ride.

• Walking

  If you are already in downtown Santa Barbara, walking to Lil' Toot Santa Barbara is a pleasant option. Head towards the beach and follow State St south until you reach Cabrillo Blvd. Turn left onto Cabrillo Blvd and continue walking until you reach the entrance to Stearns Wharf. The total walking distance is about 1 mile and should take around 20-30 minutes. The scenic route offers beautiful views of the waterfront.