Location & Surroundings

Isla Vista is a town in California, United States with 23,096 inhabitants, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goleta, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 3815 km to the east. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 2 km away.

Also known as: 伊斯拉維斯塔 · Айла-Виста · アイラビスタ · आइला भिस्टा · Исла-Виста · 아일라비스타

Overview

Isla Vista is unincorporated community and census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California, United States.

It is located in Santa Barbara County, United States.

The population is about 15,500 (2020).

It covers about 4.98 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 46 foot.

Also known as: Isla Vista, California, Isla Vista, CA

Media

Image

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Locator map

Locator map Santa Barbara County California Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Isla Vista Highlighted.svg

Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Santa Barbara County
  • Area 4.98 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    34° 24' 48" N, 119° 51' 39" W
  • Elevation 14 m (DEM: 15 m)
  • Timezone America/Los_Angeles
  • Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 23,096
  • Pop. Density 12,929 p/km²
  • Built-up 26.2%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

Sun & Local Time

Nearby

Alternate Names

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伊斯拉維斯塔
ru
Айла-Виста
ja
アイラビスタ
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आइला भिस्टा
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Исла-Виста
ko
아일라비스타
ckb
ئیزلا ڤیستا، کالیفۆرنیا
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ایسلا ویستا، کالیفرنیا
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ایسلا ویستا، کالیفورنیا
zh-Hant
景島(Isla Vista)社群
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Ісла-Віста

Weather in Isla Vista

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Isla Vista, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.

Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (306 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a

Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 21.4 0.7 306 56 1,010.6 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 27.8 2.5 233 46 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 230.9 n/a
12h 25.8 3.0 249 47 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 2 648.3 n/a
18h 21.1 1.5 292 52 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 29.7 n/a
Tomorrow 19.6 0.1 199 62 1,008.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 25.7 2.3 216 45 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 228.7 n/a
36h 24.3 3.1 252 48 1,005.8 0.00 / 0.00 1 639.3 n/a
42h 19.5 2.3 321 58 1,006.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 28.4 n/a
Saturday 19.0 1.0 316 51 1,004.8 0.00 / 0.00 95 0.0 n/a
54h 23.3 2.8 232 47 1,004.6 0.00 / 0.00 93 195.5 n/a
60h 21.9 2.3 250 54 1,002.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 385.5 n/a
66h 18.0 2.6 300 67 1,001.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 13.6 n/a
Sunday 16.1 4.6 315 67 998.6 0.05 / 0.05 91 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Isla Vista?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Isla Vista today?
Sunrise around 06:58 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Isla Vista?
Local time is 12:33. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Isla Vista?
Isla Vista is a populated place.
How many people live in Isla Vista?
Population about 23,096.
What is the elevation of Isla Vista?
Elevation about 14 m. DEM 15 m.
Where is Isla Vista located?
It is at 34.41333, -119.86097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Isla Vista in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2011-05-14
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