Reminder: Freshman have the opportunity to stay on-campus during the program with other students, or can choose to stay with their parents and family.

There is no housing provided before or after Transfer Orientation so all transfer students who wish to stay in Santa Barbara the night before or after their Orientation program must find a local accommodation option. 

All parents and family members for either Freshman or Transfer Orientation must make their own overnight accommodations during their Orientation Program.

UCSB Affiliated Overnight Options

Below are some overnight options associated with UCSB that are either on-campus or on campus-owned property close to UCSB. 

Requests and payments for all UCSB-affiliated overnight accommodations are made and paid separately from Orientation Programs. Reservation and payment to Orientation Programs does not apply to overnight accommodations (except for students staying in Manzanita Village as part of their program reservation). 

University Apartments

UCSB San Joaquin Villages has a special option available for one or multiple nights during Orientation for:

Please note: To stay at the San Joaquin Villages during Orientation, you will need to make your reservation and payment for San Joaquin separately from your Orientation reservation. Reservations must be made at least 3 business days in advance.

If you have already made a reservation at the San Joaquin Villages, please see San Joaquin Lodging Info before you arrive for some important details.

University Lodging

Summer Inn
Residence-style guest rooms for parents and guests. 

The Club and Guest House 
Hotel-style guest rooms for parents and guests. 

Please note: To stay at Summer Inn or The Club and Guest House during Orientation, you will need to make your reservation and payment separately from your Orientation reservation.

Local Overnight Options

Below are a list of local overnight options near campus and in the greater Santa Barbara area. 

Please note:  The hotel information listed below does not reflect any endorsement by or affiliation with UC Santa Barbara.

Close to Campus

Best Western South Coast Inn - 5620 Calle Real
Courtyard Marriott - 401 Storke Rd
Extended Stay America - 4870 Calle Real
Hampton Inn - 5665 Hollister Ave
Hilton Garden Inn - 6878 Hollister Ave
Motel 6 - 5897 Calle Real
The Steward - 5490 Hollister Ave
Ramada Santa Barbara - 4770 Calle Real
Residence Inn - 6350 Hollister Ave
The Leta Hotel - 5650 Calle Real

Santa Barbara Area

Beachside Inn - 336 W Cabrillo Blvd
Best Western Pepper Tree Inn - 3850 State St
Castillo Inn at the Beach - 22 Castillo Street
Courtyard Marriott - 1601 State St 
Hilton Santa Barbara - 633 E Cabrillo Blvd
Holiday Inn Express - 17 W Haley St
Hyatt Mar Monte - 1111 E Cabrillo Blvd
Hyatt Place Santa Barbara - 4111 State St
Lemon Tree Inn - 2819 State St
Sandpiper Lodge - 3525 State St
Santa Barbara Hotel Group - several properties
Santa Barbara Inn - 901 E Cabrillo Blvd
Upham Hotel - 1404 De la Vina St

Outside of Santa Barbara

Ventura - approximately 35 minutes south
Carpinteria - approximately 20 minutes south
Buellton - approximately 40 minutes north
Santa Maria - approximately 60 minutes north