UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to offer the Adventure Rental Center in the Recreation Center courtyard, the Campus Point Rental Center at the beach, and the Adventure Climbing Center in the MAC. Everything is available to UCSB students, staff, faculty, and community members 18 or older. Read all the relevant information in the Rental FAQs and "Downloads & Details" sections below.
Check out the video to learn more about outdoor gear and beach rentals with Adventure Program. 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) a year.
Adventure Rental Center and Campus Point Rental Center
ADVENTURE RENTAL CENTER (Rec Cen) HOURS (Subject to change depending on weather, staffing, special events or other challenges outside of our control)
2022 Hours
- Monday-Friday| 3:30 - 6:30pm
- Saturday, & Sunday | Closed
- September 12 – 20| Closed
- November 11 | Closed
- November 23 - 25 | Closed
- December 9 - Jan 9 | Closed
CAMPUS POINT RENTAL CENTER (CPRC) HOURS (Subject to change depending on weather, staffing, special events or other challenges outside of our control)
Fall 2022 Hours Beginning September 21
Monday — Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday — Friday | 2 – 6 pm
Saturday & Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm
Winter 2023 Standard Hours Beginning January 9
Monday — Wednesday | Closed
Thursday — Friday | 1 – 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday | 10 am – 5 pm
Modified Winter 2023 Hours
January 16 | 10 am – 5 pm
February 20 | 10 am – 5 pm
March 17 – April 3 | Closed
COVID-19 Access Requirements
Refer to the Recreation Modifications for current Campus Requirements which include:
- Wear a face covering (without a one-way valve) when not on the water
- Practice 6 feet of physical distancing
- Present a current Green Badge from the UCSB Daily COVID-19 Screening Survey.
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.
