Local Info — Statistical Foundations of AI

Venue

Sessions will be held in Corwin Pavilion, located inside the University Center (UCen) at UC Santa Barbara. The pavilion sits next to the UCSB Lagoon and Campus Point Beach, with dining options inside the UCen and a short walk to the cafes and restaurants of Isla Vista. Day parking is available in the lots adjacent to the UCen; permits can be purchased from on-site machines or via the UCSB Transportation & Parking Services portal.

Accommodation

The hotels listed below have set aside room blocks at conference rates. To receive the rate, please book through the linked page or quote the listed code when booking directly. Reservations made through any other channel will be charged the standard rate. Unless otherwise noted, reservations should be made by October 12, 2026.

Best Western (South Coast Inn)

Room block: Statistical Foundations of AI

Thu, Nov 12: $175
Fri, Nov 13: $195
Sat, Nov 14: $195

+ 14.195% tax per night.

Complimentary parking.

Reserve by Oct 12, 2026.

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UCSB Club House

Room block: Statistics Foundations of AI Room Block 2026
Group code: SFAI26

Thu, Nov 12: $316
Fri, Nov 13: $287
Sat, Nov 14: $287

Rates include taxes and fees.

Guest details due Oct 12, 2026.

Guides: Room reservations Parking

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Hilton Goleta

Room block: Statistical Foundations of AI
Group code: SFAI

Thu, Nov 12: $235
Fri, Nov 13: $259
Sat, Nov 14: $259

Taxes not included.

Parking $15/day.

Two-night minimum if booking Friday or Saturday.

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The Leta Santa Barbara

Corporate code: 3174008

Rates vary by date and room (no group block).

Parking $20/day.

Adjust the dates after opening the booking link.

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Getting here

UC Santa Barbara is in Goleta, about 10 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara. The closest airport is Santa Barbara Airport (SBA); Los Angeles International (LAX) and Hollywood Burbank (BUR) are common alternatives.

From SBA: short trip to campus by taxi or rideshare.
From LAX: the Santa Barbara Airbus express bus and the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train both connect to Goleta or Santa Barbara. Rideshare and rental cars are also options.
From BUR: rideshare, rental car, or transfer to Amtrak.

Local transit

Santa Barbara MTD serves the UCSB campus. Line 24x is an express from downtown Santa Barbara, and Line 11 also stops near the UCen.

Around Santa Barbara

A short list of nearby spots worth visiting:

On campus

Storke Tower: the iconic 175-foot bell tower at the center of campus, the tallest building in Santa Barbara County.
UCSB Lagoon & Lagoon Trail: an easy walking loop right next to the venue, with views of the Pacific and the Channel Islands.
Campus Point Beach: a popular surfing and tidepool spot at the southern edge of campus.
AD&A Museum: UCSB’s on-campus museum of art, design, and architecture (free admission).

In Santa Barbara

Downtown & State Street: the city’s main pedestrian corridor for shopping, restaurants, and the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse (free tower views).
The Funk Zone: a walkable neighborhood of wine-tasting rooms, breweries, galleries, and casual dining near the waterfront.
Stearns Wharf & the Waterfront: the historic pier with seafood restaurants and views of the Channel Islands; East Beach and the harbor are next door.
Old Mission Santa Barbara: the “Queen of the Missions,” with gardens and a small museum.
Beaches: Campus Point Beach (next to the venue), Goleta Beach, Butterfly Beach, and East Beach.

For dining, options range from quick bites in Isla Vista (a short walk from campus) to highlights downtown such as La Super-Rica Taqueria (classic Mexican), Brophy Bros. (seafood on the harbor), and the many restaurants in the Funk Zone and along State Street.