O'Bayes 2022

University of California Santa Cruz
September 6-10, 2022

Campus information

Internet on campus

Wireless internet connection through eduroam is available for most of the campus. To use the network, you need to first configure your device for eduroam service. Please refer to your institution for the account information (e.g., for UCSC affiliates, this page contains the setup instructions).

Parking on campus

Two parking lots are closest to the conference location (link to google map): the Core West Parking Structure and Lot 139.

Parking permits are required in all parking spaces on campus during the weekdays before 8:30 pm. Failing to comply may result in parking citations. Parking permit for the entire duration of the conference can be purchased at the Core West Parking Structure on Sept 6 between 12 pm and 2 pm.

Parking permit and day pass can also be purchased at the UCSC Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) Sales Office (link to google map), located in the H Barn on the lower campus, from 7:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

You can also pay for daily or 1, 2, or 3 hour parking using the ParkMobile App in Parking Lot 139.

Most parking lots on campus (including the Core West Parking Structure and Lot 139) don't require permits after 8:30pm on weekdays or during weekends. More parking information can be found on this page.

About UC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a seaside town buzzing with life throughout the year. During summer, it is one of the favorite vacation destinations of Bay-Area residents. It has many wonderful eating venues, pubs, cafes, and is home to many renowned artists. There are several theaters with good choices for the culturally-minded people. During summer, wonderful outdoor plays are performed by the Shakespeare Santa Cruz company, and weekly free concerts are offered by the boardwalk. Santa Cruz is particularly famous for its outdoor activities: surfing, beach volleyball, sea-kayaking, bird-watching, sailing, whale-watching, biking, hiking, rock-climbing and many, many more. See the Santa Cruz County web site for activities and events.

The Santa Cruz campus of the University of California is located in an idyllic setting between the ocean and the Santa Cruz mountains, at the edge of the town of Santa Cruz. The campus is on a steep hill, with the central part of the campus (Science Hill) located about 1 mile from the campus main entrance. During the summer months, the campus hosts a reduced number of classes but is nonetheless quite lively. The main bookstore and many of the campus cafes and cafeterias are open, as well as the main sports center and swimming pool. The campus has a beautiful natural environment, with interesting wildlife and stunning forests, and provides several opportunities for outdoor activities.