Visiting the Neal Taylor Nature Center
The Nature Center is closed until further notice, with the exception of the Native Garden and Don Wimpress Nature Trail.
The Nature Center hours:
Wednesday - Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Monday & Tuesday
closed
Admission to the Nature Center is free.
There is a $10 per vehicle day-use fee to enter the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, except for Santa Barbara County Park permit holders.
There is a $10 per vehicle day-use fee to enter the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area, except for Santa Barbara County Park permit holders.
Large Groups
Are you bringing a large group of people (15 or more) to the Nature Center? There is so much for our volunteer docents to share with our visitors. It is helpful for the volunteer docents to know when large groups will be visiting, so they can be available to answer questions and point out exhibits and activities that may interest your group.
Contact the Nature Center
Phone: 805-693-0691
Email: info@clnaturecenter.org
Directions to the Nature Center
The Nature Center is a 501 c3 non-profit organization located in the Cachuma Lake Recreation Area on Highway 154 (San Marcos Pass/Chumash Highway) between Santa Barbara (approximately 20 miles) and Santa Ynez (approximately 10 miles). Please see the Google map below for a detailed map and directions.