Nightmare on Del Playa Drive (UCSB/IV)

When it comes to celebrating Halloween in California, University of California, Santa Barbara is definitely an elite campus ranked amongst the other UC’s and CSU’s.

Cali Bred decided to go up to the middle of Cali and see exactly how they like to get down, and let us say, Santa Barbara definitely gets down. Close to 50,000 California natives from Northern Cali, Southern Cali, and the local areas filled Del Playa Drive dressed in some amazing costumes including Pac-Man and the ghosts and the Girls Gone Wild film crew.

For the most part, things were kept under control, and the many students and other attendees were able to enjoy themselves in innocent, intoxicated, fun. Small packs of police officers monitored the sea of people, making sure there was no public drinking going on or any irate individuals trying to induce a scuffle. However, despite the attendees being aware of the police force on hand, this day of the year Santa Barbara probably hits their ticket quota for the remainder of the year.

Lining Del Playa Drive were hundreds of homes and apartment units belonging to Isla Vista locals and UCSB Greek Societies. Amongst these different residents, you could find a different party to attend and take some time off the crowded streets. Despite the comfort of the home, most visitors opted to spend their night patrolling the streets. In addition to the high energy going on down Del Playa Drive, the local hotels and motels also saw their own recreations of this major event.

All in all, the trip to Santa Barbara for Halloween is definitely something we recommend you get a chance to experience. If you would like to contact Cali Bred about the experience and tips for your trip, feel free to contact us or any peers you have in the area or that may have experienced the “Nightmare on Del Playa Drive” themselves.