General Information
Airports
Santa Barbara has its own municipal airport, served by major
airlines United and American.
The Santa Barbara airport is close to the UCSB campus and the
conference hotel, which also provides complimentary shuttle service
from and to the airport.
The Los Angeles International Airport is about two hours drive.
- From Los Angeles International Airport:
We recommend the Santa Barbara Airbus, particularly if you must return
to LAX for your departing flight. The Airbus is reliable, and offers a
reasonable round-trip fare of
approximately $70. The nearest Airbus drop-off point to the
UCSB campus is 5755 Thornwood Drive, in Goleta; so once you arrive,
you'll need to call a cab, or the hotel shuttle for
delivery to your local destination.
If you are driving from LAX, exit the airport lot at Sepulveda
Blvd., and
follow Sepulveda Blvd. to the 405
North Freeway entrance. Follow 405 North to 101 North (Ventura
Freeway).
Remain on the 101 (for approximately one and a half hours) into Santa
Barbara.
- From Santa Barbara Airport:
The most convenient way to get to UCSB from the S.B. airport is to call
"Yellow Cab" at 965-5111. Cab fare should be about $10; if you use the
cabs at the airport, the fare is around $20.
If you are renting a car at the airport, turn right as you exit
the rental car lot, onto William Moffet Lane.
If you are staying at The Best Western South Coast Inn, simply use
the airport courtesy phone to call the Inn for pickup.
If you drive to the campus you may park in designated lots only
map of the designated lots. The
fee charged for parking is $8.00 per day. You can pay by the pay
machines around the parking lots.
A block of rooms is reserved at Best Western South Coast Inn
during each conference:
Best
Western South Coast Inn
Address: 5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117
Phone: (800) 350-3614
Meals
Many lunch and dinner restaurants of all price ranges can be found near
the South Coast Inn and on the campus. Also, many varying types of food
are available in the nearby town of Santa Barbara. The conference will
provide lunches for participants during the conference period. Lunch
will be held in the ITP Center Patio.
Weather in Santa Barbara can be unpredictable.
During the Spring and Summer,
it is most likely to be warm and sunny, but some days may be cold and
damp,
and during the Spring, it may even rain.
Bring comfortable, casual clothing, but be sure to also bring sweaters,
and at least one jacket.
During the Spring, bring an umbrella.
During the Fall and Winter,
it is most likely to be cool and sunny (or overcast).
During the Winter, you may also see rain.
Bring warm, comfortable clothing, with a couple sweaters, and a jacket.
During the Winter, bring an umbrella.
If you have any questions, contact
Dorene Iverson.
Phone: (805) 893-3178, E-Mail: dorene@itp.ucsb.edu.