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.
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.
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.
Tue - Fri | 2p - 7p | CLOSURE NOTICE: Sep 2
Wed - Fri | 2p - 6p | CLOSURE NOTICE: Sep 28
Sat & Sun | 10a - 6p
Wed - Fri | 2p - 5p
Sat & Sun| 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
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.
