LIMPETS: Long-term Monitoring Program and Experiential Training for Students

Campus Point Beach

GPS coordinates:

34° 24’24” N, 119° 50’36” W

LiMPETS monitoring site since:

2005

Directions:

Campus Point is located on the University of California, Santa Barbara (campus map). Take Highway 217 to the East Campus entrance of UCSB. Go left through the roundabout onto Lagoon Road. Follow Lagoon Road until you can take a left into parking lot #6. Lot #6 has 20 metered spots that can be purchased at the Pay Station. Pay Stations take $1 and $5 bills and do not give change. Prices range from $2.00 to $8.00 per space, depending on the length of time you plan to stay.

Restrooms:

There are public restrooms located at the east end of Campus Point Beach.

Site description:

Sandy beach monitoring should take place at a suitable stretch of beach east of the rocky point.

Permit and visitor information:

Permits are not required for monitoring, but careful attention should be paid to parking on the UCSB campus. You might also consider scheduling a tour at The REEF on the day of your LiMPETS monitoring trip (contact ).

Contact your LiMPETS site coordinator:

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