We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful oceanside campus. We strive to make our summer conference program among the best through comfortable accommodations, exceptional dining, and outstanding customer service. Your UC Santa Barbara experience brings a variety of choices — all of which invite you to end your day with a restful night’s sleep in a perfect place to stay, and in that sought-after Santa Barbara state of mind.
Quick Facts
Smoke-free and tobacco-free campus
WiFi available
Discover what Santa Barbara has to offer
Laundry available
24/7 Summer Front Desk Numbers
Manzanita 805-893-6161
Santa Catalina 805-893-7202
Santa Rosa 805-893-2772
The weather is usually quite pleasant and mild. Summer days are warm (75°F / 24°C) and nights are cool (55°F - 60°F / 12°C - 16°C) with occasional fog or overcast skies. A sweater or coat is typically required in the evenings.
Lodging
Robe
Shower shoes
Reading light
Toiletries
Beach towel
Small fan (individual rooms do not have air conditioning)
Our Lodging pages have you covered.
Look up your specific property for a detailed description of furnishings.
Bedrooms are not equipped with air conditioning. During the summer, nights tend to be cool (55°F - 60°F / 12°C - 16°C).
Some common areas and meeting rooms in our lodging properties offer air conditioning.
For details specific to your group, please inquire with your program organizer.
You do not need to bring anything specific to check in. For after-hours check-ins, please call the number on the door of your assigned front desk for assistance.
At check-in, you will receive your room key and key tag
Yes, we have 24/7 front desks.
The front desk in your specific property might close, but we have a 24/7 front desk assigned to you to help with any after-hour requests.
Manzanita
Santa Catalina
Santa Rosa
Yes, all our lodging properties have WiFi.
Campus visitors should use UCSB Wireless Web, which features self-registration for UC Santa Barbara guests on the Wireless Web login page. Once you register, you'll receive an SMS/text-message-provided password, which gives you a seven-day connection.
Campus visitors from eduroam-participating institutions can simply select eduroam from their operating system WiFi options and log in using their institution's credentials. If you experience any issues with eduroam while visiting UCSB, please contact your home institution's service desk.
UCSB Information Technology offers campus-wide WiFi instructions.
Yes, all our properties have laundry machines that are available at no cost.
Packages are not accepted at the front desks. Mail will be accepted on behalf of a conference guest in special circumstances only. Please contact the conference office at 805-893-3072 for details.
Transportation & Parking
UCSB is easily accessible from US-101. Note you can get basic directions by entering just the zip code of “93106”
Visit our map for directions to your specific property.
Please read our parking information thoroughly.
To park on campus, you must have a permit seven days per week. ePermits may be purchased from the pay stations located in lots throughout campus. Additionally, Park Mobile is available in most visitor lots throughout campus, allowing visitors to skip the pay station and conveniently pay for parking through their phone.
Please park only in the lot(s) designated on your permit. Guests are responsible for following parking rules and for any penalties.
Attendees from other UC campuses please visit our Visitor - UC Reciprocity site.
Yes, Santa Barbara has its own airport which is conveniently located 2 miles from UCSB.
We do not provide a shuttle service to campus; you will need to call a ride-sharing service or taxi.
Taxis
Green Taxi 805-687-5555
Gold Cab 805-681-9000
Santa Barbara Checker Cab 805-966-6666
Santa Barbara Yellow Cab 805-965-5111
Charter Service
Dodo Limousine & Transportation 805-613-6413
Lux Transportation 805-451-4604
SB Executive Transportation 805-568-5466 Ext. 1
Santa Barbara Airbus 805-964-7759
To get from LAX to UCSB, you can take the Santa Barbara Airbus to the Goleta stop, 3.5 miles from UCSB.
We do not provide a shuttle service to campus; you will need to call a ride-sharing service or taxi.
Taxis
Green Taxi 805-687-5555
Gold Cab 805-681-9000
Santa Barbara Checker Cab 805-966-6666
Santa Barbara Yellow Cab 805-965-5111
Charter Service
Dodo Limousine & Transportation 805-613-6413
Lux Transportation 805-451-4604
SB Executive Transportation 805-568-5466 Ext. 1
Santa Barbara Airbus 805-964-7759
Yes, the nearest train station is the Goleta Amtrak station (GTA), 3 miles from UCSB.
We do not provide a shuttle service to campus; you will need to call a ride-sharing service or taxi.
Taxis
Green Taxi 805-687-5555
Gold Cab 805-681-9000
Santa Barbara Checker Cab 805-966-6666
Santa Barbara Yellow Cab 805-965-5111
Charter Service
Dodo Limousine & Transportation 805-613-6413
Lux Transportation 805-451-4604
SB Executive Transportation 805-568-5466 Ext. 1
Santa Barbara Airbus 805-964-7759
Conference & Hospitality Services does not offer a shuttle service.
Uber & Lyft are available in addition to several local transportation companies (partial list included below). If you have a large group arriving all at once, we recommend that you make arrangements in advance for a charter pick up.
Taxis
Green Taxi 805-687-5555
Gold Cab 805-681-9000
Santa Barbara Checker Cab 805-966-6666
Santa Barbara Yellow Cab 805-965-5111
Charter Service
Dodo Limousine & Transportation 805-613-6413
Lux Transportation 805-451-4604
SB Executive Transportation 805-568-5466 Ext. 1
Santa Barbara Airbus 805-964-7759
Explore Santa Barbara on an MTD bus! Visit the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) website.
The UCSB Express (24x) runs frequently from the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta to UCSB and then to the Transit Center in downtown Santa Barbara.
Yes, UCSB is a bike-friendly campus.
There are bike shops in Isla Vista if you are interested in renting a bicycle.
Please make sure to secure your bicycle to the designated outdoor bicycle racks when not in use.
We strongly recommended that participants from outside the US exchange their currency into US dollars at the airport of entry (the nearest currency exchange is 9mi / 15km from campus).
Dining & Meals
Please check with your program organizer for details.
Meal hours and locations will be provided to you at check-in. You may also ask our desk staff for further information.
Our nationally-awarded food service includes:
- Assorted hot foods cooked to order
- Vegetarian, vegan, and low-fat selections are available at every meal
- Extensive salad and condiment bar including fresh fruit
- Fresh baked goods prepared on-site daily
Your meals will be taken at one of our three dining commons (please note the hours may vary in the summer):
Yes, any summer conference visitor to UCSB can eat at our dining commons. You can pay by credit card (no cash) at the door.
If meals are included in your stay you will receive instructions at check in.
Multiple dining options are available throughout campus for conferees who do not have meals included in their package plans. Learn more
Campus Attractions & Resources
The UCSB Recreation Center is located on the north side of campus and is open to the public with the purchase of a day pass.
Yes, the UCSB Library is open to the public and welcomes the community and visitors.
Yes, the University Center (UCen) is a central campus hub with a food court, the UCSB Campus Store, printing and postal services, conference meeting rooms, study lounges, and ATMs.
Yes, contact the UCSB Visitor Center to make your reservation.
Safety & Security
Call 911 for emergencies 24 hours a day.
The non-emergency campus Dispatch number is 805-893-3446.
UCSB has its own police department with the same police authority and responsibilities as any other police department in the state.
The non-emergency campus Dispatch number is 805-893-3446.
UCSB has its own police department with the same police authority and responsibilities as any other police department in the state. In addition, the Community Service Organization (CSO) consists of a group of students who work with the Campus Police Department to serve the safety and security needs of the campus community.
Visit the campus emergency contact site for numbers and links.
Yes, the UCSB Alert system is intended to enhance and promote safety on campus by providing community members and visitors with timely access to important information.
Visitors who would like to receive temporary access to UCSB Alerts can subscribe to our NIXLE channel by texting UCSBAlert to 888777. (Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.)
Temporary subscriptions to UCSBAlert expire at 9:00 AM the following day, but can also be canceled by replying STOP at any time. Visitors must renew subscriptions to continue receiving alerts after they expire.
For alerts and information about incidents that occur outside of Clery geography (e.g., Isla Vista, Goleta, Santa Barbara) you may sign up for Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency alerts in Goleta or Santa Barbara. For additional information on the UCSB Alert system please visit the UC Santa Barbara Police Department website.
Yes, UCSB is known as a typically safe campus, however, theft can occur without the proper precautions.
The University will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Please secure your room and vehicle at all times.
Campus Accessibility
We fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Call 805-893-3072 prior to your arrival.
The UCSB campus offers excellent physical accessibility. The lay of the land is flat and free from environmental barriers and most physical structures are accessible. There is ample, clearly visible signage that delineates key access points around campus.
Currently, the University does not offer wheelchair or transportation services.
Besides specifically allocated spaces, Disabled Person Parking Placard holders may park in any lot or space designated for visitors, students, faculty, or staff.
All vehicles parked on campus must display a valid campus permit, and a Disabled Person Parking Placard or License Plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is not a substitute for a campus permit. Vehicles with a Disabled Person Parking Placard or License Plate can park in any ADA spot on campus.
