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A Sense of Belonging: Private Clubs Add to Santa Barbara’s Residential Appeal

Among the unexpected silver linings of the pandemic? The fact that the appeal of living in Santa Barbara’s South Coast has surged, and surged in a big way. An enclave like Montecito is not all that far from the urban sprawl of Los Angeles, where a pandemic-inspired exodus continues. But, as so many residents and visitors know, it is a world away. Indeed, the real estate gods – as inventory shrinks and prices balloon – are smiling.

But living in this treasured corner of the world is more than whether you can afford it, or the way it pretty much guarantees that your investment will grow. It’s about the way that it offers so much more than you thought you needed, the way it never ceases to delight and the way it manages to enhance everyday life, every day.

The private clubs that call communities like Montecito and Santa Barbara home, it can be argued, have a lot to do with that appeal. At their core, they are havens for socialization, that all-important tenet of human interaction that, as another truth revealed by the pandemic, a community both needs and craves. They also aim to elevate their members’ experience, to expand their horizons, through a bevy of innovative programs and curated experiences that range from the culinary and athletic to the creative and intellectual.

“For the majority of our clients, private clubs are definitely an amenity that they’re looking for,” says Natalie Grubb , a realtor with Village Properties’ Grubb Campbell Group, and a resident of Santa Barbara for pretty much her entire life. “We’ll ask them, ‘What do you like? Tennis? Golf? Sailing?’ And we can tell them, ‘Yes, that exists here.’

“That’s why we’ve seen such a huge influx of people wanting to move here full-time, not just part-time anymore,” she adds. “They want to be part of a community, which has always been part of living in this area. But now there’s even more than before.”

Clubs tend not to make dues and fees public. For serious prospects, though, it’s fair to say that membership is more an investment than an expense.

Up first, a spotlight on some of Santa Barbara’s top social clubs.

The Santa Barbara Club

The oldest social club in Santa Barbara is probably the oldest private hangout of its kind between L.A. and San Francisco. Founded in 1892, the Santa Barbara Club features a clubhouse that holds both state and local historic landmark status and that has hosted distinguished community members and guests for decades. 

“Our members are not trust-funders, but academics,” says club manager Linda Spann , who adds that the waiting list for membership, which is by invitation only, has grown so big that the club’s initiation fee recently went up.

There are three tiers of membership here, based on age: Regular (45+), Intermediate (31-44), and Junior (21-30). The foodie offerings have long been a calling card of the Santa Barbara Club; Chef Humberto Perez has helmed the kitchen for more than 20 years and makes everything from pastas to pastries in-house.

“We can serve more than a hundred meals on a Friday night,” adds Spann, which are served either in the elegant Dining Room or the sprawling outdoor lawn.

Members have access to various interest groups, including a Breakfast Club, an Investors Club, and a Wine Group. The Club’s Preservation Foundation allows members to make tax deductible donations to preserve the Clubhouse and other landmark buildings in town. The Club’s Art Foundation aims to support contemporary artists by featuring their work through displays and exhibits. There are dozens of reciprocal clubs across the U.S., as well as globally, in countries like England, Mexico, and Thailand. santabarbaraclub.org . 

The University Club of Santa Barbara

This has been a premier social club in the heart of Santa Barbara since 1919. Networking reigns supreme here, via an ongoing schedule of themed parties, mixers, and lectures, including large affairs during major community events like Fiesta. The club hosts various social clubs, too, like the Book Club and regular wine tastings. The property offers members free prime downtown parking, and the manicured gardens feature secluded patios and a firepit. There’s a pool table in the game room, and the club regularly puts works by local artists on exhibit. The club’s executive chef and culinary team have received high marks from discerning foodies for decades. 

The University Club is one of the few clubs in town that’s transparent about its fees. There are four membership categories, including the Junior category, for members ages 21 to 39, with a $1,500 initiation fee and $100 monthly dues. The Resident category for those living within 25 miles of the club, has a $3,000 initiation fee and monthly dues of $175. Members get access to more than 200 reciprocal clubs around the U.S. and the world. uclubsb.org .

Miramar Club

This is the members-only extension of the luxurious and elegant Rosewood Miramar Resort, offering members an oceanfront haven with myriad exclusive amenities. 

“We like to think of it as laid-back luxury,” says Hannah Rock , the hotel’s social activities director. “You are getting that five-star experience, but it’s more like a beach club than a formal private club.”

Launched in May 2019, it’s the newest social club in the area. Located next to the resort’s signature Caruso’s restaurant, the Club also enjoys a right-on-the-sand location and exclusive seasonal and regional menus crafted by the same Caruso’s team, led by executive chef Massimo Falsini . The dining room touts airy, Art-Deco décor, an extensive private wine cellar, and an adjacent wood-panel piano bar that doles out myriad signature cocktails. Members have access to top-line athletic and spa facilities, as well as personalized concierge services.

“The club offers curated events and programming on a weekly basis that focus on culinary, retail, and family events,” adds Rock.

The beach experience is exclusive, too, with private lounges and members-only food-and-beverage services. clubmiramar.com . 

Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club

The famous private club right on Butterfly Beach is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts. Built in 1937, it was purchased by Ty Warner in 2000, in conjunction with his buy of the historic Biltmore hotel across the street. Both properties, shuttered in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, remain closed.

The club’s Signature membership includes access to an elegant waterfront location, complete with a pool complex that has a heated Olympic-size swimming pool, a whirlpool and a kids’ wading pool, all surrounded by more than 200 chaise lounges and chair-side amenities that change hourly. Cabana rentals are available. The fitness center features state-of-the-art equipment, and a private gate gives members their own beach access. The sundeck on the third floor and the Living Room is for members only. Food and beverages are available at three locations, with Tydes Restaurant & Bar setting the bar for prime dining at the club. coralcasinoclub.com .  

The Club & Guest House at UC Santa Barbara

The COVID-19 pandemic is keeping this unique club closed through the rest of 2021, with most of the staff reassigned to on-campus pandemic efforts. This iconic destination club, though, which was established in 1968, remains known as the “living room” of the UCSB campus. The Guest House, which was renovated in 2014 and features ocean views, emulates a 34-room boutique hotel. Stays are reserved for visiting scholars, families of students, and those on university business, as well as members. Continental breakfast is included. The dining room features gourmet lunch service, with a focus on locally and sustainably sourced food, and it’s open to the public. The facility is governed by a Board of Directors. theclub.ucsb.edu . 

Sports and an active, outdoor lifestyle are also inspirations for some of Santa Barbara’s most sought-after clubs, most of them with an emphasis on golf, tennis, polo, swimming, and sailing.

The Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club

Polo pros from all over the world, including the royal variety, trot to this destination club, one of the oldest of its kind in the U.S. It features the country’s longest polo season, too, with games hosted seasonally from May through mid-October. Games are free to the general public on Fridays, while Sunday games require tickets. Polo memberships come with exclusive dibs on mid-level and upper boxes, for prime viewing.

The club also operates its own polo school, the Santa Barbara Polo Training Center.

The social membership option comes with complimentary attendance at weekend polo matches, as well as invitations to special events throughout the year. Tennis memberships, which come with access to the club’s eight courts, six of which are lit, and swim-and-fitness memberships feature use of the heated pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center, which features yoga and fitness classes. 

Dining has received new focus, with the recent opening of the Fieldside Grill, which is open to the public every Wednesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.

“We felt that because of our members and the condos on the grounds and the community around us, establishing a full-scale restaurant would be a welcome addition,” says general manager David Sigman . “And the food is as awesome as the views.”

Folded Hills, owned by former polo pro Andy Busch , is the eatery’s wine sponsor. sbpolo.com .

The Montecito Club

One of the premier golf clubs in the area recently reopened, following the 100-year-old Spanish-style property’s three-year, $75 million renovation and subsequent COVID closure. The property is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, which means members get exclusive access and discounts at luxe sister resorts like the San Ysidro Ranch, the Four Seasons New York, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos.

The par-71 Jack Nicklaus Signature Course was designed around the property’s natural undulating elevation and boasts sweeping views of the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. There’s a bowling alley in the all-ages clubhouse known as The Hideout, as well as a 21-seat Dolby Atmos movie theater with a 16-foot CinemaScope screen and concession area. The state-of-the-art fitness facility features Peloton machines and private training. The 25,000-square-foot pool complex has two lap pools, a kids’ pool, a whirlpool, and bar service.

Members can host special events, like weddings, in the ballroom, the Great Room, with its 12 Baccarat crystal chandeliers, or the sprawling 20,000 square foot lawn. Fine dining is available in the clubhouse, which also features a library and wine rooms, and is helmed by new chef Alex Bollinger , a Montecito native whose three decades of experience includes collaborations with names like Tyler Florence and Charlie Palmer . The Signature Membership comes with full club access, while the Connoisseur Membership also includes privileges at the Coral Casino. montecitoclub1918.com .

The Valley Club of Montecito

Opened in 1929, the Valley Club features a deluxe 18-hole, par-72 golf course. Designed like an hourglass, the course, along with bunkers, have undergone extensive renovation after the 2018 mudslides. Other amenities include tennis courts and prime onsite dining. The clubhouse features a living room and inner courtyard. Elegance and privacy rank high here, as well as a strict dress code for anyone ages 12 and up. valleyclub.org .

Birnam Wood

There are more than 140 private homes inside this exclusive, gated property along East Valley Road, the oldest ones dating back to the early 1970s. Membership to the Birnam Wood Golf Club gives access to the par-70 course, which was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., opened in 1968 and features Bermuda grass. The clubhouse hosts rotating members-only social events as well as daily gourmet dining options. There are six tennis courts here, too. bwgc.net . 

La Cumbre Country Club

Set on the outer edges of Hope Ranch, La Cumbre Country Club dates back to 1916. It would go on to close for 10 years after World War II, due to waning membership, but it has remained an exclusive haven ever since its reopening in 1957. The 150 shady acres feature a celebrated 18-hole golf course, with various uphill and downhill targets, as well as six championship tennis courts. The social offerings range from card games and tournaments to seasonal parties. Lunch and dinner are offered, with an emphasis on to-go menus during COVID; Sunday champagne buffets have long been popular. The club features multiple membership options. lacumbrecc.org . 

Santa Barbara Yacht Club

It’s all about preserving maritime tradition at this club, which, founded in 1872, is the second oldest yacht club on the West Coast. This is a popular spot on Wet Wednesdays, when dozens of boats take part in several races. Kite boarding draws crowds on Fridays. Food and beverage services are available, including the popular Monday Luncheon Forum, which draws members and their invited guests. Club members are also stewards of the Breakwater Flag Project, which showcases the flags of many of Santa Barbara’s nonprofit groups. Prospective members do not need to own a boat, but they do need endorsement from multiple sponsors. sbyc.org . 

Knowlwood Tennis Club

Located in the heart of Montecito, this club for tennis lovers dates back to 1970. The programs are family oriented, with a bevy of private and group lessons for kids as young as four, and they’re open to non-members, too, though at higher pricing. The club features 10 courts, including two clay courts, as well as a swimming pool. www.knowlwood.club . 

Santa Barbara Tennis Club

Open since 1971, this sports club features 12 tennis courts and various training sessions for adults and juniors. There’s an aquatics program, too, with a 25-yard regulation pool that’s kept at 82 degrees, and a 10-person jacuzzi. The fitness center features yoga and Pilates studios, and the café offers a varied menu and caters various events throughout the year. Local artist receptions are presented the second Friday of every month. “At this point, we have a pretty long waitlist for membership,” says managing partner Amber Bottelsen . santabarbaratennisclub.com . 

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• Forbidden Rice Pancake With foie gras-apricot relish
• Green Vegetable Gazpacho With sea scallops escabeche and tomato-olive-avocado salad
• Fried Poached Egg Golden caviar, mayonnaise and smoked salmon
• Pacific Rim Salad Grilled breast of chicken (or sautéed shrimp) on seasonal greens with orange, grapefruit & pineapple wedges, fresh ginger & crispy wontons, served with orange vinaigrette
• Scallopini of Local Halibut in Almond Nut Crust Served with vegetable fondant, tiny greens and avocado cream
• Grilled Ahi Tuna-Watermelon Brochette Served with tomato chili chutney and crisp potato taquitos
• Filet Mignon Wrapped in Pancetta Served with artichoke salad, root vegetable-potato hash and cabernet syrup
• Chicken Rollinis with Smoked Mozzarella and Basil Served with grilled stone fruit salad and citrus cilantro dressing
• Local White Sea Bass Steamed in Tea leave Served with golden rice, fried mint tea leaves on harrisa broth
• Chipotle Pork Chop Served with green rice, seared spinach and apple pico de gallo
• Almond Crepe With flambéed mango and vanilla ice cream
• Apricot Fritters With white chocolate ice cream and vanilla bean sauce
• Chocolate Crème Clafouti With hazel nut brittle ice cream

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When completed in 1872, Stearns Wharf became the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Named after its builder, local Lumberman John P. Stearns, the wharf served the passenger freight shipping needs of California’s south coast for over a quarter of a century. The “anchor” of this famous pier is one of Santa Barbara’s most popular

eateries, the Harbor Restaurant. The current owners purchased the Harbor Restaurant in March of 2022

Fresh Oysters

Fresh crisp, firm texture with a sweet aftertaste that sparkles with salinity sour cream and cheese. Served in a tortilla shell with avocado ranch dressing.

Fruity, sweet, melon-scented flavor and light brininess.

Sweet and salty, they offer a slight minerally-metallic taste and a pronounced cucumber finish.

fresh and fragrant

• Famous Garlic Bread $8.95

The distinctively sweet maui onion hand coated in-house and fried to crisp golden perfection.

Calamari steaks, sliced and fried to a golden brown

Sautéed in garlic butter and served with our red wine Demi-glaze sauce

A flour tortilla roll with chicken, cheese, avocado, sour cream, onion and spinach. Served with a side of chips and salsa.

Fresh basil, garlic and a white wine reduction sauce

4 oz. of fresh Maine lobster meat served with our homemade cocktail sauce.

4 Poached Jumbo shrimp served with our homemade cocktail sauce and horseradish atop of bed of cabbage.

King Crab Legs, ½ Fresh Maine Lobster Tail, 3 Colossal shrimp, 3 oysters, 3 clams and 3 mussels

Soups & Salads

Cup $6.95, Bowl $9.95, Loaf $16.95

Romaine lettuce, parmesan and homemade croutons. Add Chicken:$ 5.00 Add Shrimp: $7.00

Romaine Lettuce with shrimp, avocado, mixed cheese, tomato, cucumber and carrots. Tossed in our House Dressing.

Grilled Chicken served on a romaine lettuce, sliced avocado, black olives, beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, beans, sour cream and cheese. Served in a tortilla shell with avocado ranch dressing.

Chopped romaine lettuce, turkey, egg, bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles and avocado. Tossed in thousand island dressing.

Seared fresh #1 Ahi Tuna with fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled egg, anchovies & green beans. Tossed in our mustard vinaigrette dressing.

½ a head of iceberg lettuce, chopped red onions, bacon bits, chopped tomato, blue cheese crumbles and blue cheese dressing.

4 oz grilled salmon served atop a mixed greens, cucumbers, sliced carrots, julienne tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts and feta cheese salad. Tossed in a balsamic dressing.

Delightful Seafood​ Dishes

Mains & pastas.

Get a taste of the freshest seafood around – view our menu now and indulge in the best the sea has to offer!

16 oz. USDA Prime New York Steak with a Cabernet demi-glace sauce. Served with scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

8 oz. USDA prime filet mignon with a red wine Demi glaze sauce. Served with scalloped potatoes and fresh asparagus

12 oz. USDA Prime Sirloin with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Served with fresh season vegetables and a baked potato

8-10 oz of Australian Lobster tail meat broiled and served with lobster mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, drawn butter and lemon

Fresh Australian Lobster Tail paired with your choice of our USDA steaks. Served with a side of mashed potatoes and fresh seasonal veggies

Stuffed with fresh mushrooms, spinach and brie cheese. Served with mashed potatoes and seasonal mixed vegetables

Fresh Atlantic salmon with a lobster butter sauce served over creamed potatoes, leeks, cabbage, and sautéed spinach

Fresh center cut swordfish served with a grilled pineapple salsa, scalloped potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables

Our freshly made creamy white wine reduced Alfredo sauce and fettuccini pasta with sliced chicken breast and a side of garlic bread

A freshly made white wine enhanced Tomato Sauce served with 12 oz of Littleneck clams and crispy bacon bits

Contains shrimp, salmon, squid, clam meat, mussels and a lobster bisque sauce. Served with a side of garlic bread

Jumbo shrimp served with a freshly made roasted red bell pepper sauce topped off with basil and parmesan and served with linguine pasta

Colossal shrimp in house-made scampi butter. Served with saffron risotto and seasonal mixed vegetables — Add Pasta +$5.00

Contains chicken breast, andouille sausage, shrimp, bell peppers packed with delicious cajun style flavor

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½ lb. USDA beef burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and our 50/50 sauce. — Add Bacon: $1.50

½ lb. Ground turkey burger with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, 5050 sauce and avocado.

2x Red Snapper Filets, beer battered and fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with French Fries.

1 x red snapper fillet, 3 x fried colossal shrimps, 3 calamari rings and tentacles, Maui Rings and French Fries.

½ lb. patty made with ½ USDA prime beef and ½ bacon grounded together to make our popular beef-bacon patty. Served with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, our 5050 sauce and the works.

Fresh Maine lobster salad on a grilled brioche roll.

Slow Roasted and thinly sliced USDA prime rib served on a French roll. Served with fresh horseradish and au jus

5 x deep fried panko breaded colossal shrimp

“Hunger for seafood is the best sauce – let us satisfy your craving!

- owner gene, served with your choice of harbor potatoes or hash-browns and your choice of toast.

Bacon, Sausage, ham, jack & cheddar cheese, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Topped with fresh homemade salsa and sour cream.

Egg whites, spinach, feta cheese, mushrooms and tomatoes

Your choice of protein: sausage, bacon or ham

Eggs your way, your choice of protein, cheddar cheese served over Harbor Potatoes or Hash Browns

Two eggs, choice of protein, choice of Harbor Potatoes or Hash-browns, and Avocado

8 oz. New York Steak

You classical eggs Benedict with our homemade hollandaise sauce served over poached eggs, Canadian Ham and English muffin

Shrimp, poached eggs, and house-made hollandaise sauce.

3 x Classical Buttermilk Pancake Flapjacks

4 Halves of Texas Toast battered in our homemade French Toast batter

Bottomless Champagne/Sparkling Wine. Only available with the purchase of a brunch or lunch entrée. Ends at 2pm Saturday and Sundays

Sparkling Wines & Rose's

All Wines and Spirits sold by Glass or Bottle. 

Italian sparkling wine that pairs great with shellfish and seafood

An extremely refreshing dry and smooth french rosé

Bright acidity and crispiness makes it an ideal wine for a warm summer day

White Wines

Medium-bodied pale gold chardonnay

Crisp refreshing flavors of pineapple-guava with a hint of minerality at the end

Dry, balanced, medium bodied with hints of vanilla and toasty oak

Dry medium bodied, lemon, ripe pink grapefruit and ripe pear.

A great choice for those that like very buttery chardonnays

Dry, full-bodied, with a touch of minerality.

Dry, full bodied, ripe black cherry and red berry fruit, with vanilla and cinnamon spice and oak accents. Pairs with beef, lamb and poultry

Expressive boysenberry, blackberry, dark cherry, juicy strawberry, and toasty mocha flavors

Rich flavors of plums and blackberries lead to a pleasant hint of vanilla and spice with lingering silky texture leaving a lasting impression

A bold, smooth, dry merlot. A hint of vanilla and cocoa with a long finish

Dry and medium-bodied showcasing flavors of plum, raspberry, and dried herbs.

Blend consists of: 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 5% Cabernet Franc., 5% Grenache

Specialty Cocktails

Our take on a Cadillac Margarita topped off with a Grand Mariner float

A blend of tropical fruits, juices and 3 different rums

Our MEAN version of a Mai Tai

Absolut Mandarin vodka, cranberry juice, freshly squeezed orange juice and lemonade

Served with a colossal shrimp on the rim

Famous 38 oz assortment of 5 rums and fresh fruit juices. Plenty for two and a complete WIPEOUT for one!

Deep Eddy grapefruit vodka, fresh grapefruit, soda water and a splash of St. Germain

Our 23 oz. house made Bloody Mary garnished with a colossal shrimp & a slice of bacon on the rim

Bottled Beers

Bud Light/ Budweiser/ Coors Light /Michelob Ultra

Pacifico/ Corona Extra/ Blue Moon/ Stella Artois

Draft Beers

Pint: $8.50/ 23oz: $10.50/Pitchers: $25/Beer Flights: $12.95

• Fig Mountain Hikers High Hazy IPA
• Firestone Cali Squeeze Blood Orange Hefenweizen
• Modelo Especial
• Firestone DBA
• Santa Barbara Brewing CO. Blonde Ale
• Rotating Handle
• M Special G-Town Grapefruit IPA
• Topa Topa Chief Peak IPA

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The Santa Barbara Yacht Club has been a fixture of the community since 1872, both on the water and off. SBYC a private non-profit club, hosts local racing, cruising and charity events. Visitors notice a familiar feel that exudes from this gathering place for its membership of over 700 water lovers. Perched on the sand along the edge of the Santa Barbara Harbor, the club house is a great venue for viewing ocean races, enjoying a meal with friends or simply soaking in the sights and sounds of the beach. The club is for members only and not open to the public.

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On the Waterfront

The santa barbara yacht club turns 150.

Four beautiful schooners racing in the channel in the early 1920s. Many of these large boats came here from the Los Angeles area to compete. 

Written by Joan Tapper | Photography by Michael Haber

Archival imagery courtesy of Santa Barbara Yacht Club 

There’s a lot to celebrate this summer at the Santa Barbara Yacht Club—150 years of history, to be exact. It was in 1872 that Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts , the repository of maritime records, noted the establishment of SBYC, making it the second oldest yacht club on the West Coast. That milestone is not to be taken lightly. And for those of us who associate the yacht club mostly with those picturesque sailboat races on Wet Wednesdays, it’s an opportune time to look at the bigger, splashier picture.

For one thing, it’s useful to remember that the yacht club is not just the on-the-sands building, which dates to 1966. No, the SBYC is and has always been, in the words of the current commodore, Eli Parker, “a great group of people who share a common interest in being out on the water.” And those interests have long been intertwined with the history of Santa Barbara.

Think back to the year 1872. At that point the town and its 3,000 or so residents were just beginning to be connected to the wider world. The railroad had not yet arrived. But that year the construction of John Stearns’s 1,600-foot-wharf meant that travelers arriving by sea no longer had to transfer to a small boat and then be carried unceremoniously through the surf to the beach. Tourism was on the horizon as wealthy visitors—including many boating enthusiasts from the East Coast—began to visit and stay. Members of the fledgling yacht club, who seem to have gathered in private homes at first, paid an initiation fee of $20 and annual dues of $10. Undoubtedly, they sailed for pleasure and raced for fun, taking good advantage of the wonderful climate and predictable afternoon breezes on the ocean.

The first regatta, a three-part racing event, was held here in 1907, and Milo Potter, a sailing enthusiast whose impressive hotel graced the waterfront, donated an elegant cup for the winner. The Potter Trophy, which is still awarded on Wet Wednesdays, is just one of the gleaming goodies that fill the pristine glass shelves of the yacht club building, which has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation just in time for anniversary festivities. 

A fleet of Geary 18s (aka Flatties) race at Lake Cachuma in the 1950s.

Other notable trophies are here as well, including the ornate Sir Thomas Lipton Cup, donated in 1923 by the Lipton Tea owner (and five-time America’s Cup contender) himself. That towering trophy of pure silver boasts shields, a yachting scene, a dolphin, a mermaid, Sir Lipton’s shamrock flag, and the yacht club burgee—its signature pennant. Also in the trophy case is a cup given by Italian premier Benito Mussolini in 1931. Stored in a closet during World War II, it was permanently retired and is now on display as an intriguing part of SBYC history. Not all the awards are serious though; the Royal Dolt-On trophy (a chamber pot) goes to the skipper with the biggest “goof of the year.”

The year 1923 also saw SBYC’s first clubhouse, a 20-foot-by-35-foot cottage at the end of Stearns Wharf that was destroyed in a storm just one year later. That was yet another reminder of the need to protect boats in a permanent harbor in Santa Barbara, which was the impetus for a decades-long campaign by club members to erect a breakwater here. They had organized a survey in 1921 to determine if and where they would construct a yacht harbor, and a year later the commodore, Earle Ovington, successfully lobbied town leaders by hosting a barbecue for about 300 on Santa Cruz Island. Major Max Fleischmann, the yeast company scion and a local philanthropist, wrote a check for $200,000 to the city, and by 1928 the initial breakwater was complete. Fleischmann and others, who purchased the wharf in 1927, commissioned famed architect Winsor Soule to build a clubhouse for the yacht club in 1929. 

The years that followed were anything by smooth sailing, however. The Great Depression ravaged the club’s finances, leading to bankruptcy, and there were rifts among the members. Then with the onset of World War II, Stearns Wharf came under the control of the U.S. Coast Guard, and the harbor was closed to pleasure boats until September 1945.

By 1946 the yacht club had another building for its home, one of several that it would occupy for the next two decades. Even more important, wartime technology and the development of fiberglass meant that suddenly boating was no longer just a rich man’s sport. 

Today the SBYC membership has grown to include families who enjoy racing—including women skippers and crew—and embrace water-oriented and social activities. The club holds about 200 races each year, among them the Wednesday evening and weekend races, as well as events that draw other competitors beside local sailors. Since 2005, the annual Charity Regatta in September has raised more than $2 million for Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara. 

Also important are the youth activities that the yacht club has supported, from Sea Scouts and Mariners to the Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation, founded in 1968, which encourages youngsters to learn to sail, build self-reliance, foster teamwork, and gain water-safety skills, and offers scholarships to local children for after-school and summer sailing programs.

“This is a club of volunteers that are totally engaged,” says Dennis Friederich, who served as commodore in 2004 and is chairman of the club’s milestone anniversary committee. “We’ve been valuable and contributing members of the community for 150 years.” 

Of course, there have been memorable parties over the years, too. Trish Davis, a longtime member, remembers events honoring commodores that turned the dining room into a Greek wedding and another that transformed the place into an Italian restaurant, complete with singing waiters. “One big party is the luau in September,” she says. “The club is so old with such great traditions. There’s a diverse group of people, and we try to be welcoming. Something about being on and near the water sets us aside.”

This year, to celebrate the anniversary, the season kicked off at the beginning of April with a blessing of the fleet and the dedication of a commemorative plaque. There are three special races (the third of which is scheduled for August 3) with a 150th anniversary trophy to be awarded, and a video history of the club is slated to be finished by summer. Watch for a tall ship event as well, thanks to club members Roger and Sarah Crisman, who acquired a schooner—to be renamed the Mystic Cruzar — and have brought it to the Central Coast, where it will be used for scientific, history, and educational programs. 

“To be part of the folks guiding the yacht club this year is an honor,” says Parker. “I’m thrilled that we were able to muster the resources and collective will to get the remodel done. It will serve us well for the next 30 or 40 years. It’s where we go to socialize and hang out. And it’s been great to see new, younger members. That’s our future.” •

The club-owned Caprice took an estimated 20,000 club and community members to the offshore islands and coastal waters before it burned and sank near Santa Cruz Island in 1925.

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Each morning in the MSC Yacht Club begins with a consistent breakfast menu, ensuring that guests start their day with familiar favorites. The offerings range from light continental items to hot, freshly prepared dishes. Indulge in a bespoke omelet, savor a classic eggs benedict, or enjoy a variety of other morning staples. The consistency of the breakfast menu means you'll always find that comforting meal to energize you for the day's adventures.

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Fresh Oysters

Shucked to order & served over a bed of crushed ice with cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish & lemon

Blue Point Oysters on the Half Shell

Fanny Bay Oysters on the Half Shell

Kumamoto Oysters on the Half Shell

Maui Onion Rings

Santa Barbara Roll

Grilled chicken, avocado, tomato, red onion, spinach, sour cream & cheese. Rolled in a flour tortilla. Served with fresh guacamole & salsa.

Fried Calamari

Panko breaded & deep fried sliced calamari steaks. Served with tartar sauce & cocktail sauce.

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

4 Colossal Shrimp served over a bed of cabbage with cocktail sauce, horseradish & saffron aioli.

Fresh Local Hope Ranch Mussels

Roasted chile sauce, extra virgin olive oil & tomato

Steamed Manila Clams

Fresh basil, garlic & white wine. Served with our house made garlic bread.

Ahi Sashimi

Soy sauce, ginger & wasabi

Fresh Maine Lobster Cocktail

Fresh Maine lobster meat, steamed & chilled. Served over a bed of cabbage with drawn butter, cocktail sauce, horseradish & lemon on side.

Seafood Towers

Steamed and chilled, served over a bed of crushed ice with cocktail sauce, mignonette, drawn butter, fresh horseradish & lemon

1/2 Fresh Maine Lobster Tail, 1 King Crab Leg, 3 Jumbo Shrimp, 3 Oysters, 3 Littleneck Clams & 3 Mussels

Soups & Salads

New England Clam Chowder

Sourdough Chowder Loaf

Loaf & Caesar Salad

Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad

Grilled chicken caesar salad, newport wedge salad.

Wedge of iceberg lettuce with Maytag bleu cheese crumbles & bleu cheese dressing, bacon, red onion & tomato

Harbor Salad

Shrimp, avocado, mixed cheese, tomato, jicama, cucumber & carrots. Tossed in our house dressing.

Prepared in the classic style. Tossed in our bleu cheese dressing.

Gaucho Salad

Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, pinto beans, black olives, tomatoes, jalapenos, sour cream, avocado & mixed cheese. Tossed in our avocado-ranch dressing & served in a tortilla shell.

Grilled Salmon Salad

Grilled fresh Atlantic salmon with tomato, cucumber, jicama, carrots, Kalamata olives, Feta cheese & artichoke hearts. Tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.

Niçoise Salad

Seared fresh #1 Ahi tuna with fingerling potatoes, hard-boiled egg, anchovies & green beans. Tossed in a mustard vinaigrette.

Stuffed Chicken Breast

Stuffed with fresh mushrooms, spinach & Brie cheese. Served with a house made mushroom sauce & vegetable risotto.

Potato Crusted Fresh Atlantic Salmon

Served with creamed potatoes & leeks, sautéed spinach & cabbage, & our house made lobster sauce.

Colossal Fried Shrimp

5 panko crusted & deep fried colossal shrimp. Served with coleslaw & seasoned French fries.

Shrimp Scampi

5 colossal shrimp in our house made scampi butter. Served with rice pilaf & fresh seasonal vegetables.

Char-Grilled Fresh Swordfish

Char-grilled & center-cut fresh Swordfish. Served with scalloped potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables

Fresh Seared #1 Ahi Tuna

Sesame crusted & seared fresh Ahi Tuna. Served with wasabi mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables & yuzu sauce

The Harbor Platter

Deep fried colossal shrimp, fish, calamari & Maui rings. Served with coleslaw & seasoned French fries.

Surf & Turf

Hand cut USDA Prime filet mignon & an Australian lobster tail. Served with lobster mashed potatoes & fresh seasonal vegetables.

Australian Lobster Tail

Broiled & served with lobster mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables, drawn butter & lemon.

Usda Prime Cuts

Usda prime sizzling sirloin.

Hand cut & served on a sizzling platter with sautéed mushrooms & onions, fresh seasonal vegetables & a baked potato

USDA Prime Filet Mignon

Hand cut & served with scalloped potatoes, fresh asparagus spears & a Cabernet demi-glace

USDA Prime New York Steak

Hand cut & served with scalloped potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables & a brandy-green peppercorn sauce

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USDA Prime Cheeseburger

USDA Prime burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion & 50/50 sauce. Served with seasoned French fries.

Santa Barbara Burger

Our fresh ground turkey burger on a whole wheat bun with Swiss cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles & 50/50 sauce. Served with seasoned French fries.

Fresh Local Fish and Chips

Beer batted & fried crispy golden brown. Served with coleslaw & seasoned French fries.

USDA Prime Rib Beef Dip

Slow roasted & sliced thin USDA Prime Rib. Served on a French roll with seasoned French fries, fresh horseradish & au jus.

Fresh Maine Lobster Roll

Fresh Maine Lobster salad on a grilled & buttered Brioche roll. Served with coleslaw & seasoned French fries.

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