Location

KITP is in Kohn Hall, located directly across from the main entrance of the UCSB campus in Santa Barbara, California.

Directions to KITP/UCSB:

-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 $80 (prepaid). The nearest Airbus drop-off point to the UCSB campus is the Goleta terminal at 5755 Thornwood Drive; so once you arrive, you'll need to call a taxi or the hotel shuttle (if available) for delivery to your local destination.

For some events, rooms in UCSB residence halls have been arranged. If you are staying at the residence hall, you may call the residence hall for pickup. Check your participant information packet for the correct residence hall number.

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. Proceed through Santa Barbara and north for approximately 10 miles. Exit at the "UCSB/Ward Memorial" (Highway 217) offramp. Follow the signs onto campus. For campus directions, please review these UCSB maps.

-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. The fare for the cab should be about $15 (horribly expensive) even though we are located adjacent to the airport; if you use the cabs at the airport, the fare is higher.

If you are renting a car at the airport, turn right as you exit the rental car lot, onto William Moffet Lane. Follow the signs onto campus. It is less than a five-minute drive.

If staying at The Best Western South Coast Inn, simply use the airport courtesy phone to call the Inn for pickup.  If staying at Ramada Ltd., just take a taxi; your fare will be reimbursed.

For some events, rooms in residence halls have been arranged. If you are staying at the residence hall, you may call the residence hall for pickup. Check your participant information packet for the correct residence hall number.

On Campus Parking

We generally discourage driving to campus if you are here for a conference or as a program speaker. If you do plan on driving to campus, please be aware that daily parking rates can be costly, $8.00 per day. If the daily option is appropriate for your stay, you will need to drive to Parking Services to purchase a one-day permit. For longer stays, you may want to purchase a long-term parking permit at a more economical rate of $56.00 per month. Be sure to identify yourself as "a KITP visitor/faculty member" to obtain the academic permit eligibility status. The staff can give you a map and directions to park in the Lot 10 structure. Permits are required Monday-Sunday 7:30am-10:00pm and can also be purchased from the parking lot pay machines after business hours (8am-5pm, M-F) when the Parking Services office is closed.

Lodging

For program speakers or other short visits: Please review the local hotel options. Based upon the time of year and your length of stay a recommendation may have been made to you. You will need to call the hotel to arrange your own lodging.  Be sure to ask for the KITP discount!

For conferences: A block of rooms is usually reserved at a local hotel, often the Best Western South Coast Inn.

 

Transportation

For program speakers or other short visits:  for mini workshops and miniprograms we do not reserve blocks of rooms or provide transportation to and from the Institute. The Best West South Coast Inn has free shuttle service, and the Ramada Limited will reimburse one round-trip taxi fare per day.  (This information is subject to change.)

For conferences: transportation to/from the Best Western South Coast Inn and KITP is provided by KITP.

Meals

Restaurants in a variety of price ranges can be found near the South Coast Inn and on the campus. Also, many varying types of food are available nearby in Santa Barbara.

For conferences: breaks and lunches are provided as part of the meeting and are covered by your registration fee. Lunch will be held on the KITP Center Patio.

 

What To Wear

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.

Childcare Information

Childcare availability varies, depending upon time of year and length of stay. General information and some resources are availabe on our childcare page.

For More Information: Please visit our Visitors' Information site.

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