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Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara “The American Riviera”. Imagine London, Sydney or Buenos Aires - great food, great
shopping, and great culture. Now shrink it to about 20 square miles. Delete traffic and noisy,
crowded streets. Keep the pedestrian-friendly, easy-to-get-around part plus the great architecture.
Now surround it with beautiful mountains, rolling valleys and miles of beautiful beach. Welcome to
Santa Barbara!
Isla Vista
Santa Barbara itself is quite expensive so for this reason most students chose to live in Isla Vista, a
student town 20 mins from the city. It is a small compact student town right on the beach. It's
located right beside University of California Santa Barbara, which provides easy access to the
internet through their computer rooms.
The weather in Isla Vista is fabulous; warm enough to lie out all day yet not so hot that you can't
bear to be outdoors. The surrounding college campuses provide a mix of American and international
students, giving Isla Vista a laid back, youthful atmosphere.
There are two small supermarkets in Isla Vista itself where most items can be purchased for fairly
reasonable prices. However, for the more budget-conscious student, there is a Kmart and Alberton's
a 20 minute walk away where groceries and other basics can be picked up very cheaply.
Accommodation
The best place to get accommodation is in the neighbouring town of Isla Vista which is only a $2 fare
from the town of Santa Barbara where most students find employment. This is a college area with
lots of student apartments and frat houses. As the majority of UCSB students will be returning home
for the summer this gives J1 students the opportunity to live in their accommodation during the
summer months.
Accommodation can be found in advance however be wary of putting down a deposit before you
see where you will be living for the summer! The best thing to do is to have a series of potential
places lined up to see when you arrive.
Accomodation wise you're looking at paying maybe $1200 a month for a house or apartment in the
centre of IV. However, this figure will decrease the more people you have to share the
accommodation.
Job Hunting
Past J1 students have worked as waiters in many of the restaurants in the town, retail opportunities
exist in places such as the shopping centre Passe Noeaveo and all along the main street (State
Street). Opportunities also exist in hotels, restaurants and bars if you are over 21.
The majority of jobs are in Santa Barbara itself but a small number of students may find work in IV
working in cafes, supermarkets, ice cream shops or even UCSB.
Business
Type
Address Website Phone Number
Hotels Various Addresses
www.sbhotels.com/
+1 888-726-3972
Hotel Various Addresses
www.santabarbara.com/lodging/
Hotel Various Addresses
http://santabarbaraca.com/places-to-stay/resorts-spas/
Hotel 900 SAN YSIDRO LANE SANTA BARBARA, CA
www.sanysidroranch.com/employment +1 805-565-1773 E-mail: rrodriguez@sanysidroranch.com
Job Database
https://www.belmondcareers.com/career_list.asp
Restaurant Listings
https://www.belmondcareers.com/career_list.asp
Bar listings
http://www.santabarbara.com/nightlife/
Bar listings
http://www.10best.com/destinations/california/santa-barbara/nightlife/
Retail http://www.world-guides.com/north-america/usa/california/santa-barbara/santa_barbara_shopping.html
Other https://santabarbarajobs.net/
Additional Tips
While living in Isla Vista you may want to invest in a bike. Most UCSB students cycle and there are
cycle lanes everywhere in the town. Bikes can be bought off students themselves who are leaving for
the summer, or from one of the two bike shops in IV. Both of these shops allow you to sell your bike
back at the end of the summer and get some money back. In addition, if you are up for a challenge
and want some healthy exercise you can cycle the beautiful coast route along the cliffs all the way in
to Santa Barbara itself. It's a great place if you are interested in surfing and some J1 students have
found jobs on the beach as surfing instructors.
Bike shops:
1. Isla Vista Bicycle Boutique
880 Embarcadero del Mar ·
+1 805-968-3338
2. Varsity Bike Shop
6547 Pardall Rd ·
+1 805-968-4914
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