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Blue Water Hunter is the freediving & spearfishing headquarters for Southern California, and offers

09/14/2026

The California Coastal Commission approved Ocean Rainforest’s plan for a 2,000-acre kelp farm about 6 miles off Ventura Harbor, 16 off Santa Barbara’s in federal waters roughly 115 feet deep over open mud flats. Anchored cultivation lines would grow giant kelp, harvested and processed onshore in Ventura, with output potentially reaching 6,000 wet tons a year at full build-out.

This isn’t displacing reef or wreck spots. Could be a fish magnet 🧲!!!! The commission’s review focused on entanglement risk for whales and sea turtles from the lines and anchors, added boat traffic in the area.

The commercial fishing will be displaced from parts of the cultivation footprint.

It will be built out in phases, building on data from Ocean Rainforest’s smaller demonstration farm off Santa Barbara, that btw was located directly in the path of returning from Santa Cruz West End ….. duh 🙄!

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09/11/2026

This is a painting by John Comer of the Southwest Anchorage on Santa Rosa Island, right below Skunk Point, truly one of my favorite spots. It’s tucked on the side of the island that’s protected from the northwest wind and doesn’t get much weather, and the view is just spectacular. On a good day you can see the whole Santa Barbara coastline, the West End of Santa Cruz Island, and you’re looking right out over the beach at Skunk Point. I’ve spent countless hours taking in that view, the coast off in the distance, exploring the underwater world below. One of my favorite memories from this spot: three families of ours went camping out at Waterman Canyon, and me and another gentleman (Greg Peterson) cast off to go find dinner for the evening. We we spent the next couple hours steadily grinding through the terrain, coming back with a kayak full of Lobster. Our campsite was all the way at the end of the valley, so as we trudged in hauling our catch, we walked through the entire camp holding our bounty, we were the envy of all. Ended up with an incredible meal of lobster linguine paired with gin and tonics. Delicious 😋
My aunt & my mom have all been hanging out with John for years, they’re old, old friends. John has always been an incredible painter, and being older than me, I was profoundly impressed by his talent for as long as I can remember. Watching his talent as an artist has always been something special to see. Thank you John for this beautiful piece.

The framing is its own work of art too, done by Skip Saenger, another family friend, out of cherrywood. Thank you Skip for the incredible craftsmanship. 🙏

His quote of the day: “An algorithm has no ethics, only an appetite.”

09/10/2026

If you had the luxury of starting spearfishing at a young age, there was nothing more magical than setting off with your pole spear into the mystery of the ocean. And coming back a successful hunter to feed your tribe with some major props on the 🏖️. Later…the meal shares the ultimate reward.

Bodhi making it happen right here in SB, taking down a healthy sargo with a pole spear. Awesome.

09/09/2026

Important!!’ Scuba diving for lobster? Get your scuba tanks sorted out now!!!!

Needed visual inspection less than a year old hydro less than 5 years old.

Tag a friend! Repost pls. Sent this to your dive buddy!

Every year people come in at the last minute and it can lead to problems.

09/08/2026

3 dorado, 1 great Friday. Tom and Los Myers doing it right in the 805.
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09/07/2026

Join us for a special VIP evening with Taku Kondo of Outdoor Chef Life

Get the chance to spend time with Taku in a private setting before our film screening and celebrate his new book, Coastal Harvest: Fish • Forage • Feast.

Your VIP experience includes:

• Meet Taku in an intimate private setting
• A copy of Coastal Harvest included — Taku will personally sign your book
• Preferred seating for the special film screening

📅 Friday, September 25
📍 Blue Water Hunter | Santa Barbara Harbor
⏰ VIP Meet & Book Signing: 6–7 PM

Space is limited, so reserve your VIP spot early.

09/06/2026

Outdoor Chef Life (Taku Kondo) comes to Santa Barbara Harbor

Join us Friday, September 25th, 6–10 PM at Santa Barbara Harbor for a night with Taku Kondo of Outdoor Chef Life.

VIP packages available, including pre-entry, a signed copy of his book by Taku, and reserved VIP seating.

Call the shop for full details and to reserve your spot.

09/06/2026

Say hello to a straight-up 805 unicorn: a YELLOWFIN TUNA, caught right here in Santa Barbara waters by Jon Shafer 🤯🎣
Yellowfin. In Santa Barbara. Let that sink in.
Tuna showing up on our home turf is the kind of thing that only happens when the ocean flips the script and this El Niño is flipping it hard.
Massive congrats to Jon on an absolutely legendary catch. 🔥

09/05/2026

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09/04/2026

Free Fishing- Spearfishing Day is tomorrow, Sept. 5!

If you’re new to fishing or spearfishing, or just curious to try it, this is your shot. California’s second Free Fishing Day of 2026 is Saturday, Sept. 5, no sport fishing license required.

Bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours, and stream closures still apply, so know the rules before you head out.

Grab a friend, grab your gear (or come see us if you need any), and get out on the water. Let’s go fishing. Let’s go spearfishing. 🌊

📍 Blue Water Hunter, Santa Barbara Harbor

Address

117 Harbor Way Ste D
Santa Barbara, CA
93109

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18052940013

Website

http://www.blueh20.com/

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