General Info

The Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center (OSBVC) shares a wealth of information with its visitors about the Channel Islands National Park, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, the Los Padres National Forest, and the city of Santa Barbara. Located in the bustling Waterfront of Santa Barbara's working harbor, the visitor center offers one of the best views of the city, beaches, harbor, mountains, wharf and islands. Numerous free brochures and reference materials about the forest, park, sanctuary and the city of Santa Barbara are available for the visitor, and our friendly volunteers can answer questions about Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands, to enhance your visit.The Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center (OSBVC) shares a wealth of information with its visitors about the Channel Islands National Park, the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, the Los Padres National Forest, and the city of Santa Barbara. Located in the bustling Waterfront of Santa Barbara's working harbor, the visitor center offers one of the best views of the city, beaches, harbor, mountains, wharf and islands. Numerous free brochures and reference materials about the forest, park, sanctuary and the city of Santa Barbara are available for the visitor, and our friendly volunteers can answer questions about Santa Barbara and the Channel Islands, to enhance your visit.