University of California Tours

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University of California-Santa Barbara has produced many eminent leaders and visionaries. Discover some of the names and successes of those who have studied here.

This historic university is located in Isla Vista, but University of California, Santa Barbara of course isn't the only thing to check out around these parts. If you're in the mood for more attractions, Goleta Beach is worth a look too.

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Riviera Beach House
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Reviews of University of California

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
355
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
177
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Sizzling Curry is a nice curry house there, great food.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Near wine tasting rooms in the Funk Zone - art and design

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

UCSB has a very beautiful beach just next to it.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Don't go the weekend before Halloween.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We did not visit UC Santa Barbara.

4/5 - Good

Susanna

We found a fabulous bike trail that was flat and very safe!

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Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
3 out of 5
6878 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara / Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
401 Storke Rd, Goleta, CA
Courtyard Santa Barbara Goleta
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 out of 5
5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
3 out of 5
6350 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
2 out of 5
5897 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
Motel 6 Goleta, CA - Santa Barbara
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 out of 5
5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA
The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
2.5 out of 5
5665 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA
Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
2.5 out of 5
5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA
Best Western Plus South Coast Inn
Coastal Home Near UCSB & Airport + Hot Tub, King Beds, Fast Wifi, Sleeps 6
Coastal Home Near UCSB & Airport + Hot Tub, King Beds, Fast Wifi, Sleeps 6
2 out of 5
Goleta
Coastal Home Near UCSB & Airport + Hot Tub, King Beds, Fast Wifi, Sleeps 6
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