City of Santa Barbara, CA

04/27/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/27/2026 16:18

Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront

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Help Shape the Future of Santa Barbara's Waterfront

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April 27, 2026
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The City of Santa Barbara invites community members to help shape the upcoming Waterfront Adaptation Plan by attending a community open house on potential adaptation options that aim to address increasing coastal flooding and erosion over the next 30 years. Each open house will begin with a brief presentation, followed by opportunities for input.

Wednesday, April 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Central Library, Faulkner Gallery (40 E. Anapamu St.)
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Thursday, April 30, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (113 Harbor Way)
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Wednesday, May 6, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Virtual Open House (Zoom - Registration Required)
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The Plan will address a three mile stretch along the City's Waterfront, including Leadbetter Beach, the Harbor, East Beach, and East Beach. Community input will play a critical role in refining these options as they are developed into a Draft Waterfront Adaptation Plan, anticipated for release in spring 2027.

Respond to Our Survey

Community members are also invited to participate in a brief community survey that will remain open through May 18.

To learn more about this project, please visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/WaterfrontAdaptation.

Funding for this project is provided by the California Coastal Commission, California Coastal Conservancy, and City of Santa Barbara.

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