Sea Center
The Sea Center on Stearns Wharf is available for private event rentals for any occasion.
Capacity
- Indoor: Standing event or cocktail reception up to 200 guests
- Indoor: Seated event up to 50 guests (seating areas in multiple locations)
- Outdoor: Seated dinner for up to 150 guests or up to 120 guests with space for a dance floor
- Outdoor: Theater-style seating for up to 200 guests
Photo by Sarita Relis Photography
We take pride in knowing that an event at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History's Sea Center will create many special memories that will last a lifetime. Located on the Northward Finger of Stearns Wharf, our Sea Center is also known as the 'Window to the Santa Barbara Channel,' and provides a perfect place for unique events, ceremonies and receptions.
Reservations
Renting the Sea Center directly helps our mission to inspire a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world. The rental fee for both the interior and exterior area is $6,200, with a refundable $500 security deposit. This rental fee includes event hours 5:30–10:00 PM, with four hours of set-up immediately before and two hours of break down immediately following. This fee also includes exhibits staffing for one hour.
Inquire about availability or contact events@sbnature2.org for more information.
Photo by Releve Unlimited 
