University Of California, Santa Barbara: California Banquet Halls & Conference Centers In Santa Barbara - Unique Venues
University of California, Santa Barbara

University of California, Santa Barbara

Event Types Welcomed

  • Corporate Social Events
  • Expo/Competitions
  • Leisure Travel
  • Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
  • Youth Retreat/Camps

About

Whether it’s a corporate meeting, academic program, athletic camp, religious retreat, or a California tour, we understand every conference has different needs. Situated on coastal bluffs with ocean view rooms, UCSB is located just across the water from Channel Islands National Park, and is a versatile and convenient summer conference location.

You’ll have the authentic experience of staying in a UCSB residence hall or apartment with a variety of complimentary meeting spaces available to you – perfect for large and small group gatherings, formal meetings, and recreational activities. Our award-winning dining commons and catering operations focus on sustainability and feature innovative cuisines, using an impressive selection of organic and locally grown or produced food.

Come experience this scenic environment and discover all that our campus and community has to offer.

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Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Max Capacity: 2000 guests
  • Largest Classroom Style: 200
  • Largest Theatre Style: 860
  • Largest Auditorium Seating: 860
  • Largest Arena Seating: 2,500
  • Largest Seated Reception: 300
  • Largest Standing Reception: 300
  • Academic Year Largest Group: yes
University Center Corwin Pavilion
A unique meeting facility within the campus University Center...located just a stone's throw from the ocean.
  • 300 Banquet Style
  • 200 Classroom Style
  • 600 Theatre Style
University Center Break-out rooms
(7) break-out rooms conveniently located near the Corwin Pavilion within the University Center.
  • 24-48 Banquet Style
  • 18-45 Classroom Style
  • 40-80 Theatre Style
MultiCultural Theatre
A 150-fixed seating theatre located within the MultiCultural Center adjacent to the University Center.
  • 150 Theatre Style
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall (Music Building)
A 468-fixed seating concert/lecture hall located next to the University Center
  • 468 Theatre Style
Campbell Hall
An 860-fixed seating state-of-the-art concert/lecture hall located in the center of campus.
University Center Hub
A great location for a dj and dance downstairs in the University Center.
  • 350 Banquet Style
  • 250 Theatre Style
MultiCultural Lounge
Located within the MultiCultural Center and accommodates 45-80.
  • 48 Banquet Style
  • 45 Classroom Style
  • 80 Theatre Style
Residence Hall Meeting Space
Formal and Hall Lounges are located within each Residence Hall, accommodating 25-100 attendees. Typically, there is no charge for these facilities.
University Recreation Center
Open daily. Equipment includes racquetball and squash courts, weight training rooms, gym and 3 swimming pools.
Storke Plaza
Located next to Storke Tower on campus, the plaza is a great location for outdoor banquets and dances.
Loma Pelona Meeting Space
Located next to Manzanita Village, these state-of-the-art meeting rooms contain HDTV Projectors, 4 LCD displays, Cinema Quality Surround Sound & Touch Screen Control System.
  • 34-88 Banquet Style
  • 26-80 Classroom Style
  • 49-161 Theatre Style
Computer Labs
Within our Residence Hall space, we offer Computer Labs for guest use.

Food & Beverage Options

De la Guerra Dining Commons
Platform food production featuring a taqueria, Italian and Pacific Rim specialties, home-made pizza, salad bar.
  • Seating Capacity: 563
Carrillo Dining Commons
Hearth-made pizza, rotisserie chicken, Mongolian wok, prepared in front of guests, in platform service style.
  • Seating Capacity: 706
Ortega Dining Commons
Lagoon-view dining, featuring two salad bars, home-made soups, grilled pannini and sushi prepared daily.
  • Seating Capacity: 362
Empty tables in a dining commons near large windows that overlook an apartment complex, palm trees, and mountains
Portola Dining Commons
Pool-view dining, featuring an organic salad bar, sushi, grill items, home-baked breads and desserts.
  • Seating Capacity: 800
Banquet Dinners
Seasonal menus, focus on regionally sourced ingredients, outstanding presentation, exceptional service and sustainable practices.
Catered Breakfast & Lunch Options
Plated or buffet breakfasts and lunches, featuring fresh, local ingredients, prepared in our own kitchens.
Catered Beach Events
Grilled specialties from land and sea, barbecued on site in a stunning beachside setting.
Catered Coffee Breaks
Morning and afternoon break packages featuring gourment coffees and teas, home-baked goods and seasonal fruits.
Catered Receptions
Custom menus, gourmet appetizers, buffet and passed hors d'oeuvres, dramatic decor and seamless beverage bar service.

Catering options

Banquet Dinners
Seasonal menus, focus on regionally sourced ingredients, outstanding presentation, exceptional service and sustainable practices.
Catered Breakfast & Lunch Options
Plated or buffet breakfasts and lunches, featuring fresh, local ingredients, prepared in our own kitchens.
Catered Beach Events
Grilled specialties from land and sea, barbecued on site in a stunning beachside setting.
Catered Coffee Breaks
Morning and afternoon break packages featuring gourmet coffees and teas, home-baked goods and seasonal fruits.
Catered Receptions
Custom menus, gourmet appetizers, buffet and passed hors d'oeuvres, dramatic decor and seamless beverage bar service.

Accommodations

  • Total Number of Overnight Guests: 2,000
  • Number of Overnight Rooms: 1,000
  • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
  • Wi-Fi Guest Room Cost : Free
Overnight Room Attributes
  • 24-hour check-in
  • Linens Provided
  • Kitchen Available
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Towels
  • Washer/Dryer
  • WiFi

 

UCSB Residence Halls
From traditional two-story and high rise residence halls to suite-based accommodations, UCSB offers something for everyone! Free wireless internet in all locations.
  • 2110 Rooms
  • 4125 Beds
Santa Catalina
Our largest residence hall. Features include a 25-meter swimming pool, lighted tennis courts and sand volleyball courts.
  • 660 Rooms
  • 1325 Beds
Manzanita Village
Located on the Pacific Ocean bluffs, Manzanita Village features three- and four-story residential buildings with approximately one bathroom for 4 people.
  • 450 Rooms
  • 800 Beds
Santa Ynez Apartments
For more privacy, UCSB offers individual two-bedroom, furnished apartments with kitchen and private bath.
  • 200 Rooms
  • 800 Beds

Featured Amenities

  • A/V Equipment
  • Accessible Facilities
  • Bus - Shuttle, Public Bus Access Bus
  • Car Charging Station Car Charging Station
  • Chairs
  • Eco-Friendly
  • Fitness Center Fitness Center
  • Golf Course Golf
  • In-House Catering
  • Laundry
  • Linens
  • Near Public Transit
  • Near Water
  • Outdoor Space
  • Overnight Rooms
  • Paid Parking
  • Running Trails
  • Scenic Views
  • Sports Facilities
  • Tables
  • Taxi
  • Theater Seating
  • Waterfront
  • WiFi

Venue Location + Transportation

Address

 
University of California-Santa Barbara,
Santa Rosa Administrative Office,
Santa Barbara, California 93106-6120

Transportation

  • BusBus
  • LyftLyft
  • TaxiTaxi
  • TrainTrain
  • UberUber

Nearby Airport

  • Santa Barbara - 5 minutes

Nearby International Airport

  • Los Angeles International - 120 minutes

Parking

  • Onsite Parking: Yes
  • Car Charging Stations: Yes

Nearby Cities

Los Angeles – 90|Bakersfield – 160|San Diego – 225|San Francisco – 340

Things to Know

Catering

  • Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
  • External Catering Allowed: Yes
  • Can Bring in Own Food: yes
  • Cultural Catering Available: Yes
  • Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
  • Do you offer tables, chairs, and linens?: Yes

Technology

Complimentary Wi-Fi across campus, including residences. High-speed internet, teleconferencing, videoconferencing, computer labs, and technical support in available in meeting areas.

  • Guest Wi-Fi: Free
  • Onsite Tech Support: Yes
  • Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
  • Equipment Available On-Site:
    • Projector Screen
    • Laptops
    • Microphones
    • Sound System

Venue Policies

  • Alcohol Consumption: Yes
  • Smoking Permitted: no
  • Eco Friendly: Yes
  • ADA Accessible: Yes
  • Family Friendly: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No

Testimonials

UCSB is a beautiful setting for a meeting...they were a joy to work with when I was planning a large national meeting...plus they anticipated and solved every potential problem that might have cropped up.
Steve Rothstein, American Ornithologists' Union
We chose UCSB because of the great central location for our partipants. It's close to the airport, a beautiful campus with excellent facilities (the food is delicious!), and the university staff is fantastic. We come back year after year because of the personal attention given to our group.
Erica Krueger, Especially for Youth
You can't find a better combination of a beautiful location, great facilities and food. But more importantly, you have a professional and personable staff that takes care of every need.
Mary Sparacino, United Spirit Association
The conference services staff at UCSB is absolutely awesome. They are extremely professional and their attention to detail is spectacular. From pre-planning to post-conference follow up, I've never met a greater group of people to work with!
Mo Lovegreen, Sustainability

Services

Meeting Management Services
The UCSB Conference Services office coordinates a wide variety of services to meet each group's specific needs. Whether you are planning a small group retreat or an international registration conference, our office has the experience and expertise to make your event a success.

Technology

Wireless Internet
Free W-Fi is available across campus, including in all sleeping rooms and common areas.