Escape the city lights and discover Santa Barbara’s night sky on a guided stargazing experience led by UCSB PhD students. Guests meet in downtown Santa Barbara and travel together to a nearby dark-sky location, where a high-powered telescope reveals planets, star clusters, and distant galaxies. Along the way, your guide shares the stories and science behind the cosmos. Small groups enjoy about 90 minutes under the stars, with complimentary hot drinks to keep warm. Far from the glow of the city, guests experience the quiet awe of seeing the universe come into focus above them.
Tour dates are as follows (all tours 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM):
- May: May 3 · May 7 · May 10 · May 14 · May 23 · May 30
- June: June 4 · June 6 · June 13 · June 20 · June 26
- July: July 3 · July 9 · July 11 · July 18 · July 24 · July 25