UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to offer gear and equipment rentals for UCSB students, staff, faculty, and community members who are at least 18 years old. Read all the relevant information in the "Important Links" section below.
You can rent individual gear or sign up for an Adventure Pass, which gives you unlimited personal access to one of each rental for only $59 (Students) or $199 (Non-Students) per year.
Adventure Rental Center
Located in the UCSB Recreation Center Courtyard
Adventure Rental Center Details & Requirements
Campus Point Rental Center
Located on the beach at Campus Point
⚠️ NOTICE ⚠️
Campus Point Rental Center is TEMPORARILY CLOSED for staff training and overall operational improvements. We anticipate reopening very soon. So sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!
(Updated 4/28/25)
Last rental 1 hour before closing. Equipment must be returned by closing.
Campus Point Rental Center Rates
Campus Point Details & Requirements
Hours vary by quarter. See below for scheduled hours and closures.
3:30 - 6:30pm
CLOSED:
December 14, 2024 - January 5, 2025
December 16 - 20, 2024
Drop off at Climbing Center
3:30 - 6:30pm
January 20, 2025
February 17, 2025
3:30 - 6:30pm
Closed | June 14 - June 22
June 23 - September 12, 2025
Monday - Friday
3:30 - 6:30pm
Closed | June 14 - June 22
Closed | June 19, July 4, September 1
Hours vary by quarter. See below for scheduled hours and closures.
Tuesday - Friday
2:00 - 7:00pm
August 4, 2024
September 2, 2024
September 14 - 25, 2024
June 29 - 30, 2024
Wednesday - Friday
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday - Friday
2:00pm - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
November 27 - December 1, 2024
December 7, 2024 - January 8, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
1:00 - 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
February 17, 2025
10:00am - 5:00pm
April 1 - June 6, 2025
Tuesday - Friday
2:00 - 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:00am - 7:00p
June 7 - 23, 2025
10:00am - 7:00pm
Closures Due to Weather or Other Factors
Hours are subject to change depending on weather, staffing, special events, or other challenges outside of our control.
Campus Point Rental Center is closed during inclement weather. We may be closed up to 72 hours after rainfall 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 rental sign is out and visible, we're open!
For other questions about Campus Point Rentals call us during open hours at (805) 699-0803.
Adventure Pass
Unlimited Gear Rentals for an Entire Year
$59 for UCSB Students and $199 for Non-Students for a full calendar 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 following locations:
- Adventure Rental Center: Trips, Camping & Backpacking
- Campus Point Rental Center: Ocean Sports, Kayaking, Surfing, SUP
- Adventure Climbing Center: Climbing Shoes & Harnesses
Sign up in person at the Customer Service Center or ONLINE HERE.
Please thoroughly read the Rental FAQs and Adventure Pass information below.
Adventure Pass Details & Requirements Adventure Pass Rental Agreement