The location of the UCSB campus is such KITP has historically had very little housing available within walking distance of campus. This restriction will be eased with the opening of the KITP residence, which is located 1.2 miles west of Kohn Hall. It is easily accessible by foot in 25 minutes, or by bike or bus in less than 10 minutes.
Other housing options are accessible by bike and/or bus.
KITP also has the use of a small number of family student apartments for use by families, especially families with young children.
Within bicycling distance (3 - 4 miles) there is an assortment of rooms in private homes that have been used by many KITP visitors coming alone. Most offer use of the kitchen and laundry, sometimes a private bathroom and sometimes use of a bicycle. Rarely, there is a room available in Isla Vista, the student community adjacent to campus. With few exceptions, 'room' rentals are not suitable for visits by spouses. Visitors who expect a short visit by a spouse (e.g., for a weekend) should consider using a 'room' rental and using a hotel or motel for the visit by a spouse.
Other housing inventory consists of privately-owned houses, condominiums, and "guest" apartments, and also hotels or motels, scattered 4 - 12 miles from campus. The rentals are all fully furnished. Some houses and condominiums (or apartments) are offered regularly to KITP visitors, usually those staying 1 to 6 months. Others are offered by people going on sabbatical or vacation for periods of 2 to 12 months. It is not always possible to find such a specific type of rental for the exact time period of a KITP visitor's term. "Guest" apartments and cottages are often available for visits as short as one month, but many offer only limited cooking facilities, and they do not always have private phones. Another housing option is a motel or hotel, some of which offer transportation to campus. Some do offer kitchenettes. Consult the KITP website for detailed information about hotels.
All KITP rentals now offer internet access.