Isla Vista Community Spaces

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About:

For decades, the Isla Vista community has advocated for and worked towards the creation of the Isla Vista Community Center as an anchor institution to enrich the lives of all residents and serve as a hub of community engagement. The Isla Vista Community Center is paired with a smaller space, the Isla Vista Community Room. Each serving to be a space and venue for all members of the community.

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The Isla Vista Community Center: 976 Embarcadero del Mar

Isla Vista Community Room: 970 Embarcadero del Mar

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the County of Santa Barbara, the Isla Vista Community Services District, Isla Vista Recreation and Park District, and many others, for this beloved space.

Read on to learn more about how to make use of our community spaces!

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Community Calendar

Explore our Community Calendar to discover local events or submit a request to rent one of our Community Spaces

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How to Reserve IVCSD's Community Spaces

For detailed, step by step instructions on how to submit a reservation request, simply download our Community Spaces Guidebook pdf.

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Attend our FREE Weekly Events!

Dance classes, music lessons, yoga classes, and so much more!

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Free Rehearsal Space!

Are you a musician, band, DJ, or any other performing artist in Isla Vista? The Community Center is available as a FREE rehearsal space every Tuesday night for all Isla Vista performers

Community Event Board

Check here to find community events!

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