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Food lovers, @nom_life have been on an epic global food tour, but they always circle back to Santa Barbara Shellfish Co. for the freshest crab and sea urchin- renowned for its buttery texture and sweet, oceanic taste. Add our coconut shrimp to the mix, and voilà, a perfect seaside lunch. Huge thanks to @nom_life for sharing their culinary adventures and spotlighting our local seafood treasures.

Shoutout to our local urchin diver @thegoodcaptainco for providing the tastiest uni year round.

Ever wondered how to eat a sea urchin?

Despite their formidable spiky exterior, the delicacy inside, known as uni, is a culinary treasure. Each urchin is shucked to order, ensuring premium freshness—often, the spines still move on the plate as a testament to its just-harvested quality.

Uni is celebrated for its creamy texture, briny flavor, and subtle sweetness.

Santa Barbara is world-renowned for its uni, and we present it crudo style over a raw sea scallop and lime wheel with a house-made ponzu for drizzling. The lime wheel adds a refreshing citrus note and serves as a perfect vessel—just remember, it’s not meant to be eaten 🙃

This dish is a best seller and a must-try!

Our urchin diver @thegoodcaptainco keeps our saltwater tanks stocked with these beautiful red sea urchins all year round!

Fresh 400lb local box crab delivery just in!

When @nomlife says it’s a must-try, you know it’s the real deal.

Our box crab and urchin are everyone’s favorite for good reason.

Run, don’t walk while our tanks are fully stocked! 🦀

Shoutout to Chef Mauricio @maro_paquito_cuevas - he is a legend ❤️

And much love for our urchin diver @thegoodcaptainco bringing us the California gold!

#santabarbara #seafood #boxcrab #uni #seaurchin

Honored to have Santa Barbara Shellfish Company featured in National Geographic Traveler China’s issue, spotlighting California road trips, Santa Barbara charm, and our little corner of the pier.

Huge thank you to @visitsantabarbara for helping bring this collaboration to life, and to the NatGeo China editorial team for the thoughtful, beautifully curated feature.

Credits: Coverage produced by National Geographic Traveler China, facilitated by @visitsantabarbara in partnership with @visitcalifornia.

Honored to have Santa Barbara Shellfish Company featured in National Geographic Traveler China’s issue, spotlighting California road trips, Santa Barbara charm, and our little corner of the pier.

Huge thank you to @visitsantabarbara for helping bring this collaboration to life, and to the NatGeo China editorial team for the thoughtful, beautifully curated feature.

Credits: Coverage produced by National Geographic Traveler China, facilitated by @visitsantabarbara in partnership with @visitcalifornia.

Honored to have Santa Barbara Shellfish Company featured in National Geographic Traveler China’s issue, spotlighting California road trips, Santa Barbara charm, and our little corner of the pier.

Huge thank you to @visitsantabarbara for helping bring this collaboration to life, and to the NatGeo China editorial team for the thoughtful, beautifully curated feature.

Credits: Coverage produced by National Geographic Traveler China, facilitated by @visitsantabarbara in partnership with @visitcalifornia.

Did you know 👇

Santa Barbara is one of the top uni regions in the world!

Our urchins grow in the cold, nutrient-dense Pacific waters off the Channel Islands, where thriving kelp forests help produce that signature sweet, buttery, ocean-forward flavor.

Local divers hand-harvest each urchin, and you’ll find Santa Barbara uni served at a handful of spots around town — each preparing it fresh in their own way.

Thank you to the @visitsantabarbara crew for featuring Santa Barbara uni and showcasing the best of our coastline.

You can find this California gold at
@sbfishmarket
@sbshellfishco
@bibijisb
@saturdayfishermensmarketsb
@broadstreetoysterco
@arigatosbca
@sb_boathouse
@okurestaurant
@clarksoysterbar
@carusos

Send this to someone who needs the insider scoop.

#SantaBarbaraUni #VisitSantaBarbara #SavorSB #SeaUrchin

Santa Barbara uni has a reputation for a reason… and we love when visitors come taste it at the source!

Big thanks to @aymibabyeats for the beautiful reel and for giving our local sea urchin its moment. We’re happy to hear it lives up to the hype 🦀

#SantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraEats #SantaBarbaraShellfishCo #Uni #SeaUrchin #CaliforniaSeafood #SeaToTable #VisitCalifornia

Three ways to twirl your fork 🍝

Clam Linguini, Lobster Pasta and Shrimp & Scallop Pasta

Coastal classics, whichever way you go.

#SantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraEats #SBFoodies #CaliforniaSeafood #VisitSantaBarbara #SeafoodPasta #VisitCalifornia #DiscoverSantaBarbara #CoastalEats #CaliforniaTravel #CoastalCalifornia

Three ways to twirl your fork 🍝

Clam Linguini, Lobster Pasta and Shrimp & Scallop Pasta

Coastal classics, whichever way you go.

#SantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraEats #SBFoodies #CaliforniaSeafood #VisitSantaBarbara #SeafoodPasta #VisitCalifornia #DiscoverSantaBarbara #CoastalEats #CaliforniaTravel #CoastalCalifornia

Three ways to twirl your fork 🍝

Clam Linguini, Lobster Pasta and Shrimp & Scallop Pasta

Coastal classics, whichever way you go.

#SantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraEats #SBFoodies #CaliforniaSeafood #VisitSantaBarbara #SeafoodPasta #VisitCalifornia #DiscoverSantaBarbara #CoastalEats #CaliforniaTravel #CoastalCalifornia

But first… apps. 🍴
Half dozens of the good stuff — garlic baked clams, fresh-shucked oysters, coconut shrimp, live-to-order local Santa Barbara uni, and oysters rockefeller.
You’ll want one of each.

#VisitSantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraShellfishCo #SantaBarbaraEats #SantaBarbaraSeafood #SantaBarbaraPier
#SantaBarbaraRestaurants #EatLocalSB #SeaToTable #CoastalCuisine

But first… apps. 🍴
Half dozens of the good stuff — garlic baked clams, fresh-shucked oysters, coconut shrimp, live-to-order local Santa Barbara uni, and oysters rockefeller.
You’ll want one of each.

#VisitSantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraShellfishCo #SantaBarbaraEats #SantaBarbaraSeafood #SantaBarbaraPier
#SantaBarbaraRestaurants #EatLocalSB #SeaToTable #CoastalCuisine

But first… apps. 🍴
Half dozens of the good stuff — garlic baked clams, fresh-shucked oysters, coconut shrimp, live-to-order local Santa Barbara uni, and oysters rockefeller.
You’ll want one of each.

#VisitSantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraShellfishCo #SantaBarbaraEats #SantaBarbaraSeafood #SantaBarbaraPier
#SantaBarbaraRestaurants #EatLocalSB #SeaToTable #CoastalCuisine

But first… apps. 🍴
Half dozens of the good stuff — garlic baked clams, fresh-shucked oysters, coconut shrimp, live-to-order local Santa Barbara uni, and oysters rockefeller.
You’ll want one of each.

#VisitSantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraShellfishCo #SantaBarbaraEats #SantaBarbaraSeafood #SantaBarbaraPier
#SantaBarbaraRestaurants #EatLocalSB #SeaToTable #CoastalCuisine

But first… apps. 🍴
Half dozens of the good stuff — garlic baked clams, fresh-shucked oysters, coconut shrimp, live-to-order local Santa Barbara uni, and oysters rockefeller.
You’ll want one of each.

#VisitSantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraShellfishCo #SantaBarbaraEats #SantaBarbaraSeafood #SantaBarbaraPier
#SantaBarbaraRestaurants #EatLocalSB #SeaToTable #CoastalCuisine

Spiny lobster season is finally here 🦞 and for us, that means fresh catch from our good friend @thegoodcaptainco. He’s not just our diver — he’s the one who keeps our tanks stocked all season long with Santa Barbara’s best lobster and urchin. From his boat to our tanks to your plate, true California sea-to-table.

Thanks to @visitsantabarbara for capturing the first shot and for all the support in sharing our story.

#visitsantabarbara #santabarbarafoods #spinylobster

Spiny lobster season is finally here 🦞 and for us, that means fresh catch from our good friend @thegoodcaptainco. He’s not just our diver — he’s the one who keeps our tanks stocked all season long with Santa Barbara’s best lobster and urchin. From his boat to our tanks to your plate, true California sea-to-table.

Thanks to @visitsantabarbara for capturing the first shot and for all the support in sharing our story.

#visitsantabarbara #santabarbarafoods #spinylobster

Spiny lobster season is finally here 🦞 and for us, that means fresh catch from our good friend @thegoodcaptainco. He’s not just our diver — he’s the one who keeps our tanks stocked all season long with Santa Barbara’s best lobster and urchin. From his boat to our tanks to your plate, true California sea-to-table.

Thanks to @visitsantabarbara for capturing the first shot and for all the support in sharing our story.

#visitsantabarbara #santabarbarafoods #spinylobster

Spiny lobster season is finally here 🦞 and for us, that means fresh catch from our good friend @thegoodcaptainco. He’s not just our diver — he’s the one who keeps our tanks stocked all season long with Santa Barbara’s best lobster and urchin. From his boat to our tanks to your plate, true California sea-to-table.

Thanks to @visitsantabarbara for capturing the first shot and for all the support in sharing our story.

#visitsantabarbara #santabarbarafoods #spinylobster

Spiny lobster season is finally here 🦞 and for us, that means fresh catch from our good friend @thegoodcaptainco. He’s not just our diver — he’s the one who keeps our tanks stocked all season long with Santa Barbara’s best lobster and urchin. From his boat to our tanks to your plate, true California sea-to-table.

Thanks to @visitsantabarbara for capturing the first shot and for all the support in sharing our story.

#visitsantabarbara #santabarbarafoods #spinylobster

We’re honored to be named 2025 Chowderfest Champions!

Huge shoutout to our amazing chefs — we’re so lucky to have such a hardworking, talented crew in the kitchen. Grateful to @lafsbc for hosting and to everyone who came out to support. Come by the pier to taste our award-winning clam chowder.

We’re honored to be named 2025 Chowderfest Champions!

Huge shoutout to our amazing chefs — we’re so lucky to have such a hardworking, talented crew in the kitchen. Grateful to @lafsbc for hosting and to everyone who came out to support. Come by the pier to taste our award-winning clam chowder.

We’re honored to be named 2025 Chowderfest Champions!

Huge shoutout to our amazing chefs — we’re so lucky to have such a hardworking, talented crew in the kitchen. Grateful to @lafsbc for hosting and to everyone who came out to support. Come by the pier to taste our award-winning clam chowder.

We’re honored to be named 2025 Chowderfest Champions!

Huge shoutout to our amazing chefs — we’re so lucky to have such a hardworking, talented crew in the kitchen. Grateful to @lafsbc for hosting and to everyone who came out to support. Come by the pier to taste our award-winning clam chowder.

We’re honored to be named 2025 Chowderfest Champions!

Huge shoutout to our amazing chefs — we’re so lucky to have such a hardworking, talented crew in the kitchen. Grateful to @lafsbc for hosting and to everyone who came out to support. Come by the pier to taste our award-winning clam chowder.

Choose your favorite oyster, and we’ll crown it with fresh uni and caviar. Add a lobster roll topped with uni—the butter of the sea—for coastal decadence at its finest.

#santabarbara #urchin #uni #loadedoyster #caviar #lobsterroll #seafood

🦀 This was overwhelming from start to finish, but in a good way!

We tried #spidercrab for the first time at @sbshellfishco. We originally came for sea urchin, but they were out. At $17.95, the local spider crabs they had here ranged from 4 to 8 lbs. We ended up getting a 7 lb crab, which was plenty for our party of 4. The main difference is the shells are way tougher to crack, the meat not as sweet but plentiful, and if you ask them to keep the insides intact, you'll have tomalley for days. While we enjoyed it, we still love king crab and dungeness crab more.

Everything else we ate on our visit was also great!

📌 Santa Barbara Shellfish Company
230 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, CA 93109

#seafood #santabarbara #crab