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The Conference Facilities

The conference will be held on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara. The campus is located adjacent to the Santa Barbara airport and the Pacific Ocean in Goleta; free shuttle bus service from the airport is available for those attendees staying on campus only (those staying in hotels will need to secure their own transportation from the airport and to/from the University). Reasonably priced accommodations are available in the university residence halls for participants and their registered guests. Children under the age of 13 are not allowed to stay in the dormitories, so those bringing younger children will need to make separate arrangements in one of the nearby hotels (see Hotels, below). Parking on campus is available at no cost to participants who reside on campus, but a permit must be requested on arrival. Smoking inside campus buildings is prohibited.

Important: Bring a sweater and/or jacket. Santa Barbara can be cold at night. (This is crucial for the beach party!)

See a map of the UCSB Campus and of the Goleta area.

Travel Information

Travel Information. The UCSB campus is located approximately two miles from the Santa Barbara airport (code: SBA), which is served by several airlines including American, American West, Delta, United, and US Airways. All major rental car agencies are represented in Santa Barbara. AMTRAK also has rail connections from both San Francisco and Los Angeles. Santa Barbara is approximately 100 miles (160 km) north of the Los Angeles airport and 350 miles (560 km) south of San Francisco.

Hotels. For those who choose not to stay in the dormitories, the following is a partial list of hotels in the area. Those who choose to stay off campus are responsible for making their own reservations. Early reservations are advised, since August is a popular season in Santa Barbara. Blocks of rooms will be reserved for Crypto, CHES and The Second SHA-3 Candidate Conference in the Pacifica Suites, Holiday Inn, Best Western South Coast Inn, Fess Parker.s Doubletree Resort and the Santa Barbara Inn. Note that Goleta is closer to UCSB than Santa Barbara is to UCSB, but a car will be required to travel between any hotel and the campus. All prices are subject to change and do not include a 10-12% tax; prices should be confirmed by calling the hotels directly. Mention UCSB Conference Services when you are making your reservations, since at the following hotels you will be eligible for the university rate, which can be a significant savings. PLEASE NOTE: rates for Friday and Saturday night stayovers are significantly higher. For further information, try contacting the Santa Barbara Conference and Visitors Center, www.santabarbaraca.com

    Beachfront hotels located in Santa Barbara.

    Fess Parker.s Doubletree Resort: 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Phone: (805) 564-4333 Fax: (805) 564-4964. Rates: $209 single/double Sunday-Saturday. A dramatic mission-style hotel on 24 beautiful beachfront acres. Enjoy spacious accommodations, multiple onsite restaurants, fitness center, relaxing spa, heated outdoor pool, tennis courts and high-speed wireless internet. Complimentary Airport and Amtrak Shuttle until 9:00pm. www.fessparkersantabarbarahotel.com

    Santa Barbara Inn: 901 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Phone: (805) 966-2285 Fax: (805) 966-6584. Rates: $189 single/double Sunday-Thursday ($219 Friday/Saturday). A charming boutique hotel located on the beach. Enjoy spacious guest rooms, complimentary continental breakfast, swimming pool and Jacuzzi, wireless internet and weekly wine and cheese reception. www.SantaBarbaraInn.com

    Properties located in Goleta.

    Pacifica Suites: 5490 Hollister, Goleta, CA 93111. Phone: (805) 683-6722; Fax: (805) 683-4121. Rates: $199 single/double (Sunday-Saturday). Three minutes from the University and newly renovated. Rate includes up to two complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts, two rooms, high-speed wireless internet, two TV.s, microwave, stereo, refrigerator, pool and Jacuzzi. Complimentary beverages served from 5-7 pm. With 24-hour advance notice, will provide shuttle service to and from the Santa Barbara Airport, 8:00am-5:00pm. www.pacificasuites.com

    Holiday Inn: 5650 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117. Phone: 805-964-6241; Fax 805-964-8467. Rates: $159 single/double Sunday-Thursday ($189 Friday/Saturday). A full-service hotel only five minutes from the University. Features include a restaurant serving breakfast, dinner & room service, a resort style pool in a palm garden setting, complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout, valet service, complimentary airport shuttle and more. www.hisantabarbarahotel.com

    Best Western South Coast Inn: 5620 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117. Phone: (800) 350-3614; Fax: (805) 683-4466. Rates: $135 single/double Sunday-Thursday ($160 Friday/Saturday). Five minutes from the University; newly renovated. Breakfast Buffet daily. Complimentary afternoon beverages Monday through Thursday. Free local calls. Refrigerator, coffeemaker, hairdryer and WI-FI for free internet access in all rooms. Pool and spa. Morning and evening shuttle to UCSB and airport 7:30 am . 10:00 pm. www.santa-barbara-hotel.com