The station is located in downtown Santa Barbara. Taxi service is available from the Amtrak terminal to campus. The city of Santa Barbara, founded by the Spanish in the 18th century, is considered to be one of the jewels of the California coast. It lies approximately 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles, nestled against the Santa Ynex Mountains and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Nearby are many excellent ocean beaches, lakes, forests, mountains with varied hiking trails, and such man-made attractions as the Hearst Castle, the flower fields of Lompoc, the Old World Danish Village of Solvnag, the Mission, Court House, and other examples of Spanish architecture.
Casual clothing is in order with a sweater or light jacket occasionally needed for the evenings.
UCSB is essentially a walking campus, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.