View directions from:

  • Santa Barbara & other locations south of Patterson (entrance A)
  • Patterson & Hollister (entrance A)
  • Fairview & Hollister (entrance A)
  • UCSB West Campus & Isla Vista (entrance B)
  • Locations north of UCSB (entrance C)

[Entrance A]
Starting in downtown Santa Barbara (& other locations south of Patterson Ave):

  • Take the 101 North
  • Take the CA-217 exit toward UCSB / Airport
  • Use the left lane to enter roundabout
  • Exit roundabout onto Lagoon Rd
  • The ocean will be off to your left-hand side
  • Turn right at stop sign onto UCen Rd
  • Pass the Psychology Building
  • Turn right into parking lot 3 (enter before the parking sign)
  • Park at the spaces marked “Gold Visitor” or “Visitor Parking Space” (they will be on your right-hand side, first half of the parking lot) and call the CDL at (805) 893-8018.
  • A research assistant will meet you at the parking lot to provide a parking pass and walk you to the lab.
  • If you don’t see anyone, walk away from the street along the row of visitor parking spaces. From the last visitor parking space, you will see a small one-story bungalow in front of you & to your right. Enter this Building using the entrance in front of you on the long side of the building (there will be a sign with the CDL logo in the window).
  • If at any time you need assistance finding us, please call us at 805-893-8018

[Entrance A]
Starting at Patterson & Hollister:

  • Take Patterson Ave toward the 101 (away from Goleta Valley Hospital)
  • Use the 101 North onramp, but merge onto 217 instead of 101
  • Use the left lane to enter roundabout
  • Exit roundabout onto Lagoon Rd
  • The ocean will be off to your left-hand side
  • Turn right at stop sign onto UCen Rd
  • Pass the Psychology Building
  • Turn right into parking lot 3 (enter before the parking sign)
  • Park at the spaces marked “Gold Visitor” or “Visitor Parking Space” (they will be on your right-hand side, first half of the parking lot) and call the CDL at (805) 893-8018.
  • A research assistant will meet you at the parking lot to provide a parking pass and walk you to the lab.
  • If you don’t see anyone, walk away from the street along the row of visitor parking spaces. From the last visitor parking space, you will see a small one-story bungalow in front of you & to your right. Enter this Building using the entrance in front of you on the long side of the building (there will be a sign with the CDL logo in the window).
  • If at any time you need assistance finding us, please call us at 805-893-8018

[Entrance A]
Starting at Fairview & Hollister:

  • Take Fairview Ave toward the airport & Goleta Beach
  • Follow the street as it becomes Fowler Rd, then Moffet Pl
  • Turn left onto 217 toward UCSB
  • Use the left lane to enter roundabout
  • Exit roundabout onto Lagoon Rd
  • The ocean will be off to your left-hand side
  • Turn right at stop sign onto UCen Rd
  • Pass the Psychology Building
  • Turn right into parking lot 3 (enter before the parking sign)
  • Park at the spaces marked “Gold Visitor” or “Visitor Parking Space” (they will be on your right-hand side, first half of the parking lot) and call the CDL at (805) 893-8018.
  • A research assistant will meet you at the parking lot to provide a parking pass and walk you to the lab.
  • If you don’t see anyone, walk away from the street along the row of visitor parking spaces. From the last visitor parking space, you will see a small one-story bungalow in front of you & to your right. Enter this Building using the entrance in front of you on the long side of the building (there will be a sign with the CDL logo in the window).
  • If at any time you need assistance finding us, please call us at 805-893-8018

[Entrance B]
Starting from West Campus or Isla Vista:

  • Take El ColegioRd toward the UCSB campus west gate (away from Storke Rd)
  • Follow El Colegio as it curves right, passing the Student Health Building
  • Turn left onto Ocean Rd
  • Follow Ocean Rd as it turns left, passing the Mesa parking structure
  • Turn right onto Mesa Rd and stay in the right lane
  • Use the right lane to enter roundabout
  • Exit roundabout onto Lagoon Rd
  • The ocean will be off to your left-hand side
  • Turn right at stop sign onto UCen Rd
  • Pass the Psychology Building
  • Turn right into parking lot 3 (enter before the parking sign)
  • Park at the spaces marked “Gold Visitor” or “Visitor Parking Space” (they will be on your right-hand side, first half of the parking lot) and call the CDL at (805) 893-8018.
  • A research assistant will meet you at the parking lot to provide a parking pass and walk you to the lab.
  • If you don’t see anyone, walk away from the street along the row of visitor parking spaces. From the last visitor parking space, you will see a small one-story bungalow in front of you & to your right. Enter this Building using the entrance in front of you on the long side of the building (there will be a sign with the CDL logo in the window).
  • If at any time you need assistance finding us, please call us at 805-893-8018

[Entrance C]
Starting north of UCSB:

  • Take Hollister Ave or the 101 South to Los Carneros Rd
  • Take Los Carneros away from the mountains, toward UCSB
  • Turn left onto Mesa Road
  • After passing Ocean Rd, merge into right lane and continue past 2 more street lights
  • Use the right lane to enter roundabout
  • Exit roundabout onto Lagoon Rd
  • The ocean will be off to your left-hand side
  • Turn right at stop sign onto UCen Rd
  • Pass the Psychology Building
  • Turn right into parking lot 3 (enter before the parking sign)
  • Park at the spaces marked “Gold Visitor” or “Visitor Parking Space” (they will be on your right-hand side, first half of the parking lot) and call the CDL at (805) 893-8018.
  • A research assistant will meet you at the parking lot to provide a parking pass and walk you to the lab.
  • If you don’t see anyone, walk away from the street along the row of visitor parking spaces. From the last visitor parking space, you will see a small one-story bungalow in front of you & to your right. Enter this Building using the entrance in front of you on the long side of the building (there will be a sign with the CDL logo in the window).
  • If at any time you need assistance finding us, please call us at 805-893-8018