Visitor Center

Visitor Control Center

Location: 6 California Blvd, right outside the Santa Maria Gate
Phone: (805) 606-7662
Note: Masks are required upon entry into the VCC.

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Holiday Closures:
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

After Hour Passes: Visitors needing a visitor pass after hours can receive a 24 hour pass at the Santa Maria gate, (located on California Blvd. at the intersection with HWY 1)

Members with the following credentials may sponsor up to 5 individuals for 30 days.

Active Duty/Retired Military ID Card Holders
Dependent ID card
Contractor CAC
DOD Civilian ID CAC
Retired DOD Civilian ID Card
Veterans Health ID DBID Card Holders (VHIC)

In order to receive a pass individuals will need the following information:

Driver’s License/State Identification
Valid vehicle registration or rental agreement
Proof of insurance

A pass for installation access is required for all individuals 16 and over. Any sponsored visitor passes needed after VCC hours must physically escort visitors to the Santa Maria gate to obtain a 24 hour pass. Please contact the Visitor Control Center with any questions.

Commercial Vehicles:
The sponsor will meet the commercial vehicle at the Lompoc gate to get a 24 hour pass and have the vehicle searched.

Foreign Visitor Request:
Must be completed NLT 30 days prior to the visit. Contact the VCC for further information.

Long Term Visitor Credential:
This is for hardship purposes and the sponsor needs to contact the VCC for proper paper work.

Base Pass Submission Request (Must be submitted 72 hrs prior to visit)

Visitor's Name (Full Legal Name)

First

Last

Visitor's Drivers License Number and State

Visitor's Date of Birth

Visitor's last four of Social Security Number

Sponsor's Name

First

Last

Sponsor's Phone

Sponsor's Email

Sponsor's DoD Number

Required Base Access (Main Base, Basewide)

Start Date

End Date

Hours of Access (i.e. 0800-1600)

AGREEMENT STATEMENT: By checking this box I acknowledge that as a sponsor I am responsible for the behavior and actions of my visitors while on the installation. All pre-vetted passes will be picked up during VCC hours of operation and the sponsor will be present. I also acknowledge that I am still required to check-in upon arrival and wait for a technician to call my name to assist me.

Gate Hours & Map

Santa Maria Gate: 24 Hours

South Gate: 24 Hours

Solvang Gate: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Lompoc Gate: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Documents

Real ID Act Information

Sponsor & Escort Privileges

Disabled Veterans Access (VHIC)