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About Corwin Pavilion

Corwin Pavilion is a versatile, on-campus venue inside UCSB’s University Center (UCen) in Santa Barbara, CA. With a total indoor space of about 5,950 square feet and an adjacent outdoor Lagoon Plaza, it supports a range of event setups—from lectures and classrooms to banquets and receptions. Corwin West and Corwin East provide additional capacity for larger programs. This page covers seating options, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining picks to help you plan a smooth event with us.

Whether you’re staging a New Venture Fair, a Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase, or a movie night, secure your seats and reserve your space with confidence. We’ve got you.

Location and access: Corwin Pavilion is located in UCSB’s University Center (UCen), Santa Barbara, CA 93106. For efficient arrival, check UCSB Transportation & Parking Services for current rules and visitor permit details. Parking structures Lot 22 and Lot 3 off Ocean Road are the closest options; visitor permits can be obtained via campus kiosks. Santa Barbara MTD services the campus with lines 27 (Isla Vista Shuttle) and 28 (UCSB Shuttle). The Santa Barbara Transit Center at 1020 Chapala Street serves broader connections.

Venues and spaces: Corwin Pavilion supports multiple configurations—Lecture (600), Classroom (216), Banquets (240 with 8-person tables or 300 with 10-person tables). Lagoon Plaza offers outdoor reception space, ideal for post-event mingling. For larger or concurrent activities, Corwin West and Corwin East add capacity and flexibility.

Nearby lodging and dining: To ensure a convenient stay for attendees, we recommend nearby hotels and eateries. Trusted options include Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta (401 Storke Rd), Best Western Plus South Coast Inn (5620 Calle Real, Goleta), and Montecito Inn (3695 Pacific Ave, Santa Barbara). For dining and convenience, local favorites and partner recommendations can help you plan reservations and group dining. We’ll assist with coordinating your accommodations and meals as part of your event package.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity (Corwin Pavilion): Lecture 600; Classroom 216; Banquets 240 (8-person tables) or 300 (10-person tables); Lagoon Plaza (outdoor) 192 banquet capacity; total indoor space about 5,950 sq ft.
  • Address/Location: Corwin Pavilion is located in UCSB’s University Center (UCen), Santa Barbara, CA 93106; coordinates 34.41153, -119.84705.
  • Venue type: On-campus, indoor multi-purpose conference and event space within the UCen, with an adjacent outdoor Lagoon Plaza.
  • Seating chart reference: Corwin Pavilion seating is configured for lecture, classroom, and banquet setups; Corwin West and Corwin East are smaller ancillary rooms with additional capacity.
  • Parking: On-campus parking requires a valid permit; closest parking structures are Lot 22 and Lot 3 off Ocean Road; visitor parking permits are available via campus kiosks; see UCSB Transportation & Parking Services for current rules.
  • Transit: Santa Barbara MTD SBMTD serves UCSB; lines 27 (Isla Vista Shuttle) and 28 (UCSB Shuttle) stop near campus; Santa Barbara Transit Center is at 1020 Chapala Street.
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta (401 Storke Rd), Best Western Plus South Coast Inn (5620 Calle Real, Goleta), and Montecito Inn (3695 Pacific Ave, Santa Barbara) are close options for attendees.
  • Notable events hosted: New Venture Fair and New Venture Finals (UC Santa Barbara) held at Corwin Pavilion; Fall Undergraduate Research Showcase; Movie Nights in Corwin Pavilion; Lagoon Plaza is used for receptions.