Visit the Outdoors Santa Barbara Visitor Center (OSBVC) to experience one of the best views in Santa Barbara! Located in the Waterfront Center building at the Santa Barbara Harbor, the view from the OSBVC showcases the city, beaches, harbor, mountains, wharf, and nearby Channel Islands.
Admission
Admission is free seven days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The OSBVC is closed on New Year’s day; Thanksgiving day; Christmas day; and the first Friday in August for Santa Barbara’s Fiesta.
Additionally, well-informed volunteer staff can provide information about the Santa Barbara Channel Islands, whale watching, coastal cruises, tours, fishing, rentals, and more. Maps and brochures are also available.
Partnerships
The OSBVC is a partnership between the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum; Channel Islands National Park (CINP); City of Santa Barbara; and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
