Santa+Barbara

The Santa Barbara area offers plenty for grad students to do when you need a break from research. Here are some selected GradPost articles highlighting some of the options on campus and in the broader local area.
 * __ [|Butterflies] __: Ellwood Butterfly Preserve located a couple miles from campus
 * __ [|Buying Local Foods for Your Health and the Environment] __: Farmer’s Markets and other local food options
 * __ [|Discover Sea Creatures at Coal Oil Point Tide Pools] __: located just off campus
 * __ [|Enjoy a Staycation in Santa Barbara Over Spring Break] __: Resources for local activities
 * __ [|Explore More of Santa Barbara for Less] __: The SB Axxess card offers discounts and coupons for local businesses
 * __ Get Up Close and Personal With Aquatic Animals at the REEF __: Campus touch tanks and aquariums
 * __ [|Graduate Students Need Adventures Too] __: UCSB Rec Cen adventure programs
 * __ [|Keeping Tabs on Santa Barbara Restaurants] __: Resources for local restaurants
 * __ [|Labyrinth Trail Offers a Slice of Serenity Amid Bustle of Campus] __: Explore some of the natural resources on campus
 * __ [|Our Own Swan Lake] __: Lake Carneros, located on the opposite side of the freeway from campus
 * __ [|Santa Barbara Zoo: Meet Lucky the Penguin] __: Our local zoo
 * __ [|Savings Around Santa Barbara with Groupon] __: Use Groupon for local deals
 * __ [|Visit the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary] __: Located about 20 miles south of campus

Things to Do in Santa Barbara

 * UCSB Health & Wellness List of Off Campus Resources and Activities
 * UCSB Health & Wellness Fun Stuff To Do Calendar
 * Santa Barbara Community Guide
 * City of Santa Barbara Website