UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to offer gear and equipment rentals at 3 locations: the Adventure Rental Center in the Recreation Center courtyard, the Campus Point Rental Center at Campus Point beach, and the Adventure Climbing Center in the M.A.C. Everything is available to UCSB students, staff, faculty, and community members who are at least 18 years old. Read all the relevant information in the Rental FAQs and "Downloads & Details" section below.

Check out the video to learn more about outdoor gear and beach rentals with Adventure Programs. You can rent gear individually each time you go out or sign up for an Adventure Pass, which gives you unlimited personal access to one of each item that we rent for only $59 (students) or $199 (non-students) per year. 

Purchase Adventure Pass

Adventure Rental Center and Campus Point Rental Center

 

REC CEN | ADVENTURE RENTAL CENTER HOURS
Located in the UCSB Recreation Center Courtyard

Subject to change depending on weather, staffing, special events or other challenges outside of our control.

Summer 2024 | June 24 - September 14
Monday - Friday | 3:30-6:30pm
Sat, Sun | Closed
June 15 - June 23 | Closed
July 4 | Closed
September 14 - 22 | Closed
 
Fall 2024 
Monday - Friday | 3:30 - 6:30pm
 
Winter 2025
Monday - Friday | 3:30 - 6:30pm
 
Spring 2025 
Monday - Friday | 3:30 - 6:30pm
 
 

 

 

CAMPUS POINT RENTAL CENTER HOURS
Located on the beach at Campus Point

Subject to change depending on weather, staffing, special events or other challenges outside of our control.

Please Note: Last rental 1 hour before closing. ALL equipment must be returned by closing. 
 
Summer 2024 | Jun 24 - Sep 13
Tue - Fri |  2p - 7p | CLOSURE NOTICE: Sep 2 
Sat & Sun | Jun 29 - 30 | 10a-4p
Sat & Sun  |  10a - 7p
Mon | Closed
Sat - Wed | Sep 14 - 25 | Closed
 
Fall 2024 | Sep 25 - Oct 31
Wed - Fri |  2p - 6p | CLOSURE NOTICE: Sep 28 
Sat & Sun  |  10a - 6p
Mon & Tue | Closed
 
Fall 2024 | Nov 1 - Dec 6
Wed - Fri |  2p - 5p
Sat & Sun  |  10a - 5p
Mon & Tue | Closed
 
Fri | Nov 10 | 10a - 5p
Wed - Sun | Nov 27 - Dec 1 | Closed
Sat - Wed | Dec 7 - Jan 8 | Closed
 
Winter 2025 | January 9 - March 14
Thu - Fri | 1p - 5p 
Sat & Sun| 10a – 5p
 
Mon - Wed | Closed
Mon | Jan 13 | 10a - 5p
Mon | Feb 17 | 10a - 5p
Sat - Mon | Mar 15 - Mar 31 | Closed
 

Spring 2025 | Apr 1 - Jun 6
Tue - Fri | 2p - 7p 
Sat & Sun | 10a - 7p

Fri - Sun | Apr 4 - 6 | Closed 
Mon | May 26 | 10a - 7p
Sat - Mon | June 7 - 23 | Closed

Campus Point Closures & More Information

We're closed during inclement weather (if it rains that day or night before, we may be closed up to 72 hours to prevent bacteria exposure due to storm run-off).  Ocean winds may close us down periodically for safety issues. 

Check Campus Point Webcam for Current Conditions. If the Rentals Sign is out/ visible, we're open! 

For other questions about Campus Point Rentals call us during open hours at (805) 699-0803.

The Adventure Pass – Unlimited Rentals For An Entire Year!

Let UCSB Adventure Programs take care of all the equipment and have it ready for your next trip or afternoon at the beach. All you do is show up, check in, then go play. You'll have unlimited rentals for yourself to all gear and equipment from the:  

  • Adventure Rental Center (Trips, Camping & Backpacking)
  • Campus Point Rental Center (Ocean Sports, Kayaking, Surfing, SUP)
  • Adventure Climbing Center Rentals (Climbing Shoes & Harnesses)

Cost is only $59/ $199 (UCSB Students/ Non-Students) for a full calendar year.
Please thoroughly read the Rental FAQs and Adventure Pass Details and Requirements in the downloads section below. Rental availability is subject to below hours and closures.

Sign up in person at the Customer Service Center or ONLINE HERE.

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