There is truly no place in the world like UC Santa Barbara, and our students will not shut up about it. From its beautiful ocean views to its vibrant student community, what is there not to brag about?
Her Campus UCSB has compiled your ultimate bucket list for the school year below!
1. Climb to the top of Storke Tower
2. Picnic in the middle of the bike loop
3. Ride the Ferris Wheel at Pardall Carnival
4. Eat McConnell’s Ice Cream downtown on State Street
5. Celebrate Floatopia (The tradition lives on!)
6. Throw tortillas at a UCSB vs. SLO soccer game
7. Go to a concert held by AS Program Board at The Hub (which has had Childish Gambino, Mac Demarco, Branchez, and more!)
8. See UCSB Alumni Jack Johnson perform live on campus
9. Live on oceanside DP
10. Get fresh produce from local farms at the Gaucho Certified Farmer’s Market every Wednesday at Campbell Hall!
11. Order food from SB Menus
12. Eat an açai bowl at Backyard Bowls
13. Go to a BFOM A Capella Concert…or if you’re lucky, catch them helping with a surprise marriage proposal
14. Be part of the annual May 23rd Isla Vista Memorial Paddle Out
15. DLG LATE NIGHT.
16. Check out Santa Barbara Public Market
17. Climb the rock wall between Trigo and Pasado on 66 block
18. Volunteer with CAB (Community Affairs Board) with their Alternative Breaks program
19. Do “the Loop” in IV!
20. Jog to Campus Point
21. Visit Knapp’s Castle at sunset
22. Soak in the natural hot springs and camp at the Gaviota Wind Caves
23. Swim at Red Rock
24. Enjoy a movie with friends at West Wind Santa Barbara Drive-In Movie Theater
25. Order nachos at Freebirds
26. Join in on the annual UCSB undie run
Hope that you’re ready for a great, fun-filled year, Gauchos!