Isla Vista, California
Isla Vista: California
About
Isla Vista is a city located in the county of Santa Barbara in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Isla Vista
| Population | 23,096 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Postal code | 93117 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.93% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.07% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.4133,-119.8610 |
| Altitude | 151 feet / 46 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 15:27:31 (17th April 2026) |
Geography
Isla Vista is located at 34°24'48"N 119°51'39"W (34.4133300, -119.8609700).
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People born in Isla Vista (1)
American mixed martial artist Urijah Faber was born in Isla Vista
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Isla Vista, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110705 | University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93106 |
| 114549 | Fielding Graduate University | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93105-3538 |
| 475228 | The Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law at Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93101 |
| 122889 | Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93109-2394 |
| 245847 | Antioch University-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93101 |
Nearby Transit Stations (18)
Rail and bus stations connected to Isla Vista, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTA | Goleta station | 25 South La Patera Lane | RAIL |
| SBA | Santa Barbara | 209 State Street | RAIL |
| CPN | Carpinteria station | 475 Linden at Fifth Street | RAIL |
| SLV | Solvang, California | 1630 Mission Drive | BUS |
| BUL | Buellton, California | 238 E Highway 246 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Isla Vista.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ellwood Post Office | Goleta (CA) | 93199 |
| Goleta Post Office | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93111 |
| San Roqu Post Office | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93105 |
| Victoria Cour Post Office | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93101 |
| Santa Barbara Post Office | Santa Barbara (CA) | 93102 |
Other cities in Santa Barbara County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Santa Barbara County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | 90,254 | The most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. |
| Lompoc | 42,253 | A city in Santa Barbara County, California. |
| Orcutt | 35,262 | Census designated place |
| Goleta | 32,629 | City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States |
| Carpinteria | 13,228 | City in California |
| Montecito | 8,965 | Unincorporated census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Guadalupe | 8,140 | City in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Vandenberg Village | 6,497 | Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Solvang | 5,556 | City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America |
| Buellton | 5,449 | City in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Santa Ynez | 4,418 | Town in Santa Barbara County, California, United States |
| Mission Canyon | 2,381 | Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
| Toro Canyon | 1,508 | Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California |
Distance to Other Cities
Isla Vista distances to largest California cities