Guide to Isla Vista Parks Whether you are visiting with friends or family as a prospective student, or seeking new outdoor spots to enjoy, this walking guide to Isla Vista parks has everything you need. The guide gives a description of highlights at each park, including recreation, education, and nature. The parks are an important […]
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The commercial blocks of Isla Vista are popping with options for your lunch time meal but few institutions have become so entwined in the fabric of IV, have been so critical in fueling the hopes, dreams and last-minute-midterm-study-sessions of college students, to reach the status of an IV staple. This list reveals the 5 restaurants
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The UCSB Arts & Lectures program often holds a large number of events at these venues, ranging from comedy shows and films to theater and dance performances, concerts, and lectures by groundbreaking writers. Just a few past performers speakers include former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, cellist
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Farmers’ Market Overview The Gaucho Certified Farmers Market (GCFM) is located near Campbell Hall on the UCSB campus, and operates weekly on Wednesdays from 11-2pm. The farmers market is an avenue for UCSB students and staff to access local, fresh food, and learn about nutrition and sustainability. A variety of vegetables, fruits, artisan goods, and
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UCSB operates four dining commons: De La Guerra, Carillo, Ortega, and Portola. Students can choose a meal plan with 10, 14, 17, or unlimited swipes per week. The “Plus Program” that UCSB offers allows students to use “dining dollars” at various restaurants throughout campus. Meals are all you can eat, the feature of “trayless” dining
Campus Point (geographically known as Goleta Point) is a scenic coastal outcropping that defines the southeast corner of the UCSB campus. Bounded by the lagoon to the north and 30-foot rocky cliffs to the south and west, Campus Point is UCSB’s “park” of sorts, serving as a beloved destination for hiking, jogging, beach-combing, swimming, surfing,
The UCSB Lagoon is bordered by the UCen to the north, Campus Point to the east and south, and the Manzanita Village dormatory with its popular Carillo Pool to the west. The Lagoon forms the picturesque backdrop for graduation ceremonies and the The Club at UCSB (formerly known as the Faculty Club). Since 1999, the
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Santa Barbara Harbor, built over one hundred years ago, features attractions such as the Maritime Museum and Brophy Bros. The Harbor is connected to Stearns Wharf by the Waterfront Shuttle. Events like the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival are held at the Harbor annually where admissions are free.
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