Join our team! Life Lab is hiring!!! Open positions include Development Director, Bilingual Community Liaison, and Garden Instructors. More positions are coming soon!
TheLife Lab Garden Classroom is located on the UCSC Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS) Farm. We are open to the public every day of the year 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Life Lab’s Office is located at the Garden Classroom site and is open M-F, 9:00 – 4:00.
- Public Visitors
Download Visitor Map and Parking Instructions
Purchase a parking pass from the red parking kiosk near the base of campus and park in Lot 116, there are also limited parking meters in Lot 115, just past Lot 116. UCSC Visitor Parking
Click here to download a map of the Garden Classroom!

Suggested Airports, Lodging and Restaurants
Check out our airport and lodging recommendations as well as nearby restaurant and itinerary suggestions for your stay.
San Jose International Airport (SJC): Approximately 45 minutes from Life Lab
San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes from Life Lab
Oakland International Airport (OAK): Approximately 2 hours from Life Lab
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Visiting Santa Cruz – Suggested Lodging and Places
Santa Cruz Information
- Visitors Council of Santa Cruz County
- Fun Things to Do In Santa Cruz A large list of events created by the UCSC Community Rentals Office.
Santa Cruz Weather Forecast It is always a good idea to dress in layers in our Central Coast climate.