Conference & Hospitality Services

Conference & Hospitality Services at UC Santa Barbara provides venues, accommodation and practical event support for organisers planning conferences, meetings, retreats, seminars, camps and group programmes in Santa Barbara. Set within a coastal university campus, the service combines flexible indoor spaces with convenient access to ocean views, landscaped grounds, residential facilities and campus amenities.

The venue portfolio includes the Loma Pelona Center, with two auditorium-style rooms, audiovisual equipment, flexible layouts and an outdoor patio overlooking the campus lagoon. The West Conference Center offers a more secluded setting for meetings, retreats and social functions, with multipurpose rooms and breakout areas. Additional options include residential common areas, the University Center and The Club & Guest House, which provides meeting rooms, dining facilities, accommodation and conference packages.

For larger summer programmes, organisers can arrange a coordinated package including university accommodation, daily meals, meeting spaces and on-site support. The team works with academic conferences, professional associations, corporate groups, student leadership programmes, athletic camps, outreach initiatives, religious conferences and other organised groups. Conference managers can assist with accommodation, room bookings, catering arrangements, audiovisual support, registration and event logistics.

Depending on the chosen service level, support may also include housing registration, participant data administration, online payments, budget management, promotional assistance, registration desk staffing and on-site coordination. Campus catering is available for events held at university facilities, while selected spaces offer built-in screens, microphones, projection equipment and wireless internet. With experience serving local, national and international groups, Conference & Hospitality Services offers a practical base for organisers seeking a meeting or conference venue with accommodation and coordinated campus services.