Scott E. Simon
The REEF Director
MSI Education & Outreach Program Manager
t: 805.893.8765
f: 805.893.8062
e: scott_simon@ucsb.edu
Talula Wilmot
REEF/O2C Program Coordinator
t: 805.893.8765
f: 805.893.8062
e: outreach@msi.ucsb.edu
Public Hours
Have you ever wanted to hold a sea hare or lobster?
Come down to The REEF for Open Door!
We are open to the public every Friday/Saturday (except for major holidays) during our Open Door hours. The REEF is always FREE of charge.
Hours
Friday 1:00pm–5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am–4:00pm
Summer 2025 Open Door Dates:*
June 20–September 13
Due to Summer's Cool @ the REEF, Friday, July 25, and Friday, August 1, the REEF will have shorter Open Door hours from 1:00–4:00pm
The REEF will be closed:
July 4, Independence Day
*Subject to change. Please email our REEF Program Coordinator at outreach@msi.ucsb.edu for the latest dates/hours.