**There are sleeping accommodations for approximately 30 persons at the reserve, consisting of bunkbeds in the field station and six private bedrooms. All visitors must sleep at the facility. Bring warm sleeping bags with pillows. Don't forget a flashlight!
** Cooking facilities are provided, including stove, oven, refrigerator-freezer, pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. Because of bad weather, people sometimes get detained on the island, so we recommend bringing an extra day's supply of food. Since the island is part of the University's Natural Reserve System, organisms collected on or near the island must not be used as food. All cooking is done at the facility; individual cooking on camp stoves is strictly prohibited, due to possible fire hazard.
** Hot and cold running water, showers, toilets, and limited laundry facilities are furnished. Electricity is limited. Do not bring electric appliances, especially hair dryers, to the island. If electricity is needed for research equipment, consult with the resident director prior to your visit.
** A library/conference room, computers (PC and Mac), and a wet laboratory are available for your use. Air photos and topographic maps are available at the reserve for office use only. Persons desiring maps for field use should purchase them before leaving the mainland (U.S. Geological Survey, 7.5' Santa Cruz Island A, B, C, D). Topo maps can be purchased at Pacific Traveler's Supply, Santa Barbra CA.
** Four-wheel drive vehicles are available for your use. A vehicle use agreement must be completed by all drivers and passengers of reserve vehicles. Prospective drivers must demonstrate competence in driving 4-wheel drive vehicles.
**A 17-foot Boston Whaler and an inflatable boat are available. Persons who intend to operate a boat must demonstrate competence in handling such craft, such as approval from the campus launchmaster, Shane Anderson, who can be reached at (805) 893-2873. If boat users plan to dive, a boat tender is required by University regulations.
**Persons who plan to dive must have University of California Diving Control Cards or their equivalent. Contact the diving officer for UCSB at (805) 893-4559.
** Verizon cellular telephone service is available to persons who have an analog cell phone. Other telephone service is available for emergencies (see Reserve Director). No postal service is available.
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