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University of California at Santa Barbara (West)

California

About

University of California at Santa Barbara (West) is a public beach in California, about 0.4 miles from the community of Isla Vista. It's a straightforward stop with restrooms and accessible access, and a fee is charged. Summer and early fall are the driest and warmest stretch. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 73 to 74°F from July through September, with almost no wet days. Winter highs sit near 64°F, with about six wet days a month. For time off the sand, Pond Trail is about 1.4 miles away and Marsh Trail North about 1.7 miles. Climbers can head to Lizard's Mouth, The, roughly 6 miles out, and Fremont Campground offers saltwater fishing about 9 miles away.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Available

Fee

Fee charged

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible access

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

University of California at Santa Barbara (West)

California

Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Year-round. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–74°F and lows of 40–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Santa Barbara Muni Ap, CA weather station, 1.3 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan64° high41° low
  2. Feb64° high44° low
  3. Mar66° high46° low
  4. Apr68° high48° low
  5. May69° high51° low
  6. Jun70° high54° low
  7. Jul73° high58° low
  8. Aug74° high58° low
  9. Sep74° high56° low
  10. Oct73° high51° low
  11. Nov69° high44° low
  12. Dec64° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Isla Vista, California · 0.4 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit University of California at Santa Barbara (West)

Best months: Year-round. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    64° / 41°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    64° / 44°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    66° / 46°

    6 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 48°

    3 wet

  5. May

    69° / 51°

    2 wet

  6. Jun

    70° / 54°

    1 wet

  7. Jul

    73° / 58°

    0 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 58°

    0 wet

  9. Sep

    74° / 56°

    1 wet

  10. Oct

    73° / 51°

    2 wet

  11. Nov

    69° / 44°

    3 wet

  12. Dec

    64° / 40°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santa Barbara Muni Ap, CA, 1.3 mi away at 9 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.