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Summer at Santa Barbara | In Photos

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September 14, 2026 at 6:27 pm

Summer at Santa Barbara is one of the most peaceful times of the year: Campus is much more quiet, the weather is perfect all day and there are plenty of spots to camp out on the beach. (Bryce Hutchins / Daily Nexus)
A student jumps off the Goleta Pier, located just a short distance away from Henley Gate. (Sherine John / Daily Nexus)
The oceanside of Del Playa Drive is a picturesque location to watch the sunset. (Sherine John / Daily Nexus)
Students who enjoy to surf can often be found catching a wave during the summertime. (Shengyu Zhang / Daily Nexus)
Concerts are often hosted at local venues, bringing artists to Santa Barbara for community members and students alike to enjoy. (Sherine John / Daily Nexus)
Campus Point is an ideal location for kayakers, and UCSB’s Department of Recreation frequently hosts kayak tours there. (Bryce Hutchins / Daily Nexus)

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Priya Raman
Priya Raman
15 days ago

These summer photos around campus and the pier look peaceful. When the beach day winds down,
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Owen Gallagher
Owen Gallagher
15 days ago

These summer photos have a late-2000s mood that sent me back to
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, a dark-comedy visual novel you can preview in the browser.