Exhibits - Visit the museum on the island, which houses the original crystal and brass Fresnel lens from the lighthouse. Available Facilities - Museum, visitor center, lighthouse exhibits, primitive campground, and picnic area. Special Programs - Provides the visitor with interpretive programs, a movie about the park, tide pool display, native plant garden, bookstore and island exhibits. The facility is fully accessible and offers a picnic area overlooking the Ventura Harbor. Every Saturday and Sunday we offer several scheduled programs.
Programs are free to the public.
Every Saturday and Sunday park rangers present free interpretive programs on the natural and cultural resources of the park. Throughout the week, other programs and school visits may be scheduled by calling the visitor center. The facilities on Santa Barbara look out over the eastern side of the island. This is a good area to view the underwater life, in the warmer waters of this southernmost island in the park. Snorkeling in the Landing Cove, visitors can see bright sea stars, spiny sea urchins, and brilliant orange garibaldi.