
UCSB Adventure Programs is proud to offer the Adventure Rental Center in the Recreation Center courtyard, the Campus Point Rental Center down at the beach, and the Adventure Climbing Center in the Rec Cen MAC. We carry quality brands such as MSR, Mountain Hardware, and Osprey, and rent them at a great low-rate.
The Adventure Pass is UCSB's "Netflix" for adventure. Get 12 months of UNLIMITED rentals for only $59/ $199 (UCSB Students/ Everyone Else). Scroll below for all the details...
Everything is available to UCSB students, staff, faculty, and community members. You must be 18 or older or a current UCSB student to rent.
Make sure to thoroughly read all the relevant information in the Rental FAQs and "Downloads & Details" section below.
Campus Point Webcam for Current Conditions. If the Rentals Sign is out/ visible, we're open!
For questions about Campus Point Rentals feel free to call us during open hours at (805)-699-0803.
ADVENTURE RENTAL CENTER (ARC) HOURS - REC CEN
Regular Hours :
- Mon, Tue, Thursday
3:30pm-7:00pm- (Last rental transactions at 6:45pm - Customer Service Center closes at 7pm.)
- Wed & Fri
3:30pm-5:30pm
- Sat - Sun (Closed)
Summer Hours:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:00pm-6:00pm
Limited Rental Quantities Available
Closures and Reduced Hours
In conjunction with the UCSB Campus Regulations, we are closed for rentals at Campus Point and the Adventure Rental center until further notice. For Adventure Pass holders, we will be freezing memberships as of March 16th and will be extending memberships purchased in the 2019-2020 school year. If you have any questions please email adventure@recreation.ucsb.edu.
CAMPUS POINT RENTAL CENTER HOURS
Regular Hours:
- Monday - Friday
1:00pm-Sunset* - Saturday and Sunday
9:00am-Sunset*
- *All equipment must be returned by sunset. Please refer to your favorite weather app for sunset times.
- *Equipment will not be rented out within 30 minutes of sunset.
- 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. Call us at (805) 893-3737 to check on current rental conditions.
Expected Closures
In conjunction with the UCSB Campus Regulations, we are closed for rentals at Campus Point and the Adventure Rental center until further notice. For Adventure Pass holders, we will be freezing memberships as of March 16th and will be extending memberships purchased in the 2019-2020 school year. If you have any questions please email adventure@recreation.ucsb.edu.
THE ADVENTURE PASS | UNLIMITED RENTALS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR!
Sort of like a gym membership but entirely better! 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 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 above hours and closures.
Sign up in person at the Customer Service Center.

DOWNLOADS & DETAILS
- Rental FAQs
- Adventure Pass Details and Requirements
- Adventure Rental Center Rates
- Adventure Rental Center Details and Requirements
- Campus Point Rentals Rates
- Campus Point Details and Requirements
- Campus Point Paddling Safety Info (required reading)
- Campus Point Surfing Safety Info (required reading)
- Rental Agreement Form
- Adventure Pass Rental Agreement Form
- Liability Waiver