Anonymous
Simply spectacular; saline pool; 79º in the 50m; Jacuzzi® - a 10 all the way.
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Rec Cen Pools - University of California at Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Listed July 22, 1996·Last reviewed August 2, 2025·Facility type: College or University·No star-rated reviews·This listing has been viewed 148 times since July 1, 2025
Pools
DescriptionEnvironmentHeatingTemperature
Pool 1
Description50m, 8 lane x 25y, 20 lanes, 4f depth, lap swim area + a 25y x 42f, unstriped, 17f depth diving/water polo sectionEnvironmentOutdoorHeatingHeatedTemperature80°F (27°C)
Pool 2
Description25y x 25y, 9 lanes, 3½f - 5f depthEnvironmentOutdoorHeatingHeatedTemperature82°F (28°C)
Diving Equipment
One 3m diving board.
Admission
Single visit
$20.00. [August, 2025]
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Contact & Location
Address
516 Ocean Road, UCSB Campus, Isla Vista, Santa Barbara, California 93117, UNITED STATES
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Official website
Telephone
(805) 893-7213 for the pool office or 893-7619 for the Rec Cen front desk.
WhatsApp
Not listed
Latitude, longitude
34.418332, -119.849798
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Teams
Masters Swimming
Gaucho Masters Swimming
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Triathlon
UCSB Triathlon Club
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Reviews
4No star-rated reviews have been received for this facility.
Anonymous
The 50m pool was crystal clear and set for long course.
Anonymous
This is a beautiful facility. There’s a large pay lot across the street from the facility, pay stations take cash or credit cards.
Anonymous
Lovely pool. Great for lap swimming. An up-to-date facility and very well maintained. Admission includes use of the rec center's gym, squash courts, cardio machines, etc. Bring photo ID for entry. Locker rooms are institutional.
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