Clean, organized place to get all of your UCSB gear like shirts, hoodies, lanyards and much more. Do look out for the sale rack in the men’s section near the back wall. You can find good deals.
The campus store is built as much for tourists or parents as it is students. This is where youll get hoodies, coffee mugs, bumper stickers, that kind of thing. Theyll also offer general college living kind of stuff, like paper, pencils / pens; headphones, office productivity software, water bottles. Its inside the UCEN, so next to lots of food options.
Lots of gear to choose from and staff is real friendly. The only one thing I want to suggest is they need to offer bigger sizes XXL & 3XL for us bigger taller people.. I wanted to rep a UCSB Shirt or Sweater but had no luck in finding anything.
Im sure they can spot alumni from a mile away! Friendly students staff the store and are very helpful.
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Due to Covid-19 it only open from 11am to 1pm for pick up Monday through Friday. You should check their website for the latest information.
The nicest people! Great store! iPad pros were sold out in most Apple stores before summer session but they had a full stock of new and used!
Really nice.
It really has anything a student can need for school or just day to day living which is really nice if youre in a pinch. The people there are really nice with helping you out, even if it isnt for the campus store itself but for guidance around campus. My only issue with it is the prices are extremely inflated. You know how you can get a bag family bag of chips for like $3 at the grocery store but at a gas station its like $6? Thats basically how it goes getting things at the campus store as well. Certain things are a very reasonable price, but most stuff is way more expensive than its worth.
It has everything you need to represent the best university in the world. Shirts, sweaters, pants, and license plate covers. The employees are also very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend to visit.
Its a little hard to find it since Im not a student and the signs didnt mention it (its right next to the Starbucks!). Prices were reasonable. The staff were friendly and nice. I couldnt find one item i needed and the staff was kind enough to go to the back and check and found it for me. The location is big and you will find everything you need (reasonably!)
Perhaps the most beautiful setting for any university in the country. Then you add the WORLD CLASS academics and you have the makings of the most elite University in America. Ivy league academics on the beach in Santa Barbara. Priceless!
Most books and school supplies are significantly overpriced. Additionally their return policy on many of those items is so strict that they might as well not even accept returns. In general don’t shop here for school supplies unless you absolutely have to. It’s a pretty good place to get UCSB merch though.
Really fantastic used bookstore. excellent collection and well organized. the kind of magical spot where you can come in looking for a book, find it for cheap, and then find 10 other excellent books, also for cheap, that you love.
Beautiful campus
Great
So many interesting things to buy to show school spirit! For students, parents, and alumnus! Plus everything you could need to prep for classes! From Class of 1995! Go UCSB!
Very convenient but overpriced place. Has everything a college student needs to start the quarter, but be prepared to spend a lot.Bookstore is at the very back, down the stairs; get your overpriced textbooks there and bring them up to the cashier upstairs to purchase.
Like all college bookstores, this one is a massive ripoff. Every single product (including 99.99% of textbooks!!!!!!!!!) can be bought elsewhere (Amazon) for way way cheaper and with free two day shipping. Theres no reason to ever go here unless you happen to be nearby and in a panic because you need a notebook or something ASAP. I guess you can get UCSB gear here, too, but you could also get that much cheaper online (though I guess not officially sanctioned gear, whatever thats worth).
Has pretty much everything for a standard dorm living. You wouldnt find foods or spices, but body wash, clothing, mugs, labtops and such.
Very friendly, helpful, cheerful staff. So much fun to peruse all the school pride kitsch. Terribly overpriced stuff, but...
I got my first ever UCSB merch but very expensive supplies and text books for the average student. Still a great resource if you need anything
It is a really nice, spacious bookstore! The kids helping out were really nice and the merch is like your average college swag, but they also have a section with touristy things from Santa Barbara :)
First time visiting the campus and its a lovely campus. I love the ocean view. Bookstore is big and good for students.
I used over $100 at first visit! I love those UCSB products😂😂
Great list of products with the UCSB brand. Prices for clothing seems lower than lots of other Universities store
LOVED the book store. Bought lots of Gaucho apparel to 🎉 celebrate. Great staff and easy to shop.
I asked for help and staff was knowledgeable. Sad they didnt have more full zip hoodies. What more can you say about a bookstore? Long walk from the parking lot which is not good for a disabled person.
Very good selection. Lots of supplies and pretty much everything you need! Good gift department too!
Solid variety of normal stationary and related study supplies plus lots of school spirit swag and clothing.
It has most things youll need for classes at UCSB for decent prices. Most things are somewhat more expensive but not drastically.
We love everything UCSB and it maybe a coincidence but they had everything UCSB! Go figure..🤪
Simple lay out. Pretty efficient line, wont wait for long even when totally crowded
UCSB offers a lot of their own merchandise that is hard to find, since UCSB is not a huge division one school. So, if you are looking for UCSB hats, shirts, polos, hoodies, sweaters, towels, socks, mugs, banners, etc. this is the place to go! Their t-shirts are very well priced, but a lot of other items are heavily overpriced. Additionally, as is in all colleges/universities, the textbooks and supplies are extremely overpriced. However, the UCSB Bookstore is always clean and well maintained.
Lots of cool stuff for students and family, as well as important items for school!
Really nicely organized, friendly staff and homy environment
It is a pretty convenient store for UCSB students. You can basically find everything you need in campus life.
The biggest campus...beautiful beaches
Lots of good UCSB stuff to get there, plus a big book store.
The staff were very friendly and helpful -when not misfocused on their smartphones. I stood 4 feet away from one staff for almost 20 second before they looked up, and apparently startled I was present. I observed 2 other employees either texting while walkung or otherwise reading books while shoppers were clearly needing assistance. Granted, it was a slow morning with few shoppers to assist but the focus of shop staff was not the shoppers. Two stars for staff. To get more stars, staff would have been attentive, timely and more knowledgeable about inventory.As for inventory, the store is well stocked. Although, the merchandising layout makes sense from a Vegas perspective of keeping shoppers looking and retention time. But frankly, the bookstore is not a destination and thus could be streamlined for efficiency and flow. Spacing in most shopping areas felt more like a boutique (cramped), while areas in the back of the store had quite aisles with content of little interest. Hy not make those aisles small to make more room in the high traffic areas?
A bit pricey, but good quality stuff.
Youll never be happier spending so much money on some sweet sweet merch
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Great place, lots of merchandise & very helpful folks. Go Gauchos!!
This school is awesome, its a pleasure to visit.
Functional. Good card selection
$$$$ Too expencive. Great campus.
Very nice, large selection of goodies.
Cool bookstore, found what I was looking for.
Awesome bookstore at the best University in the world! Go gauchos!
Random assortment of uc merch and their clearance is bogus
You can find almost any kind of pencil there. Such as 0.3mm, 0.5mm or 0.7 or .9
Great! Tina was very helpful!
Nice store friendly stuff!
Very helpful staff and friendly, clean, lots to choose from...was bummed they were out of my size on a UCSB mom sweatshirt I wanted. Hopefully itll be back in stock when I return in September.
The best looking college book store.
Need more made in USA baseball hats
Perfect place to browse academic literature and buy UCSB clothes
Textbooks are always expensive but at least the layout and hours here are nice. Cant ask for much more really.
I wanted to purchase a 1-month bus pass and they had it for $50. Thats why I gave it 5stars.
As with most university bookstores its overpriced. Although, they have all you could ever want with UCSB memorabilia
Nice store with lots of UCSB merch
Full of stuff but handy.
Not enough books, mostly cheesy gifts that were not related to SB
Closed early on a student move-in date, family wasnt able to get in :(
Doo doo
Amazing and great service!
A little expensive but still the best place to find everything school related
Not much help but nice stock
Friendly and efficient, as always!
Awesome gear, Go Gauchos!
Excellent choice of UCSB Swag.
Lots of things to buy here besides books, including bikes and skateboards
Pricey but I got my Gaucho swag
Helpful store staff
Typical college bookstore. Friendly staff.
They have exclusive items but always overpriced,Ex. UCSB sweatshirt:$50UCSB water bottle with all accessories: ~$90
Great selection of items but it can get very untidy. Everything is there except for anyone in the computer area.
Its your standard university bookstore. School supplies, UCSB-branded everything, computers, overpriced textbooks, the whole lot.
One stop shop for scantrons, tampons, and crayons.
Its a school bookstore. How can you go wrong?
Surprised it was so reasonable
Very large & many school supplies.
Did not find many books
Great place to shop, a bit expensive...
Very nice Campus
Student store and of course, pricy.
Extremely overpriced but every school supply is available!
Clean and simple
Good selections but a little expensive
They have everything
It was very and very smelly it give it a 5/5
Great place
A bit expensive, friendly staff.
Friendly staff
Expensive
Go gauchos
OVERPRICED
Overpriced
Convenient