Local Information
Sometimes called America's Riviera, Santa Barbara is known as one of the loveliest towns in America. It does not boast "must-see" tourist attractions, but offers natural beauty, red-tiled roof architecture, one of the most desirable climates in the world, and a certain je ne sais quoi. Santa Barbarans enjoy the majestic beauty of the sloping foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains, palm-lined white-sand beaches, and the city's distinctive Spanish-Mediterranean architecture.
The Santa Barbara Mission, founded in 1786, is the tenth of 21 Franciscan missions in California and is the only one in constant operation by the Franciscan Order since its founding. The mission is the grandest, established by the Spanish and is often called the "Queen of Missions." The thriving Santa Barbara art community offers galleries, museums, a symphony,
and theaters. In summer, the Music Academy of the West features a concert series open to the public. Just a short drive away lies the Santa Inez Valley, home to more than 30 wineries.
In July, the average maximum daily temperature is 75 deg F (24 deg C), but evenings can be cool; the average minimum 61 deg F (16 deg C). Bring a sweater or light jacket.
Further Information
UCSB
- UCSB Campus Map and Driving direction
- Maps of surrounding community
- UCSB virtual tour and campus slide show
- UCSB Library
- UCSB Recreation Center
- Department of Statistics and Applied Probability
- UCSB web page
- UCSB Transportation and Parking Services
Santa Barbara
Transportation
- From the Santa Barbara Airport
- Local buses (MTD)
- Santa Barbara Airbus Information and Reservations
(connects SB and LAX, Los Angeles International Airport) - Santa Barbara Airport Information
- Trains/amtrak
- Biking (maps and information including rentals)
- Car Rental
