Facilities

Research Facilities

Located on 200 acres in Orange County, South Coast Research and Extension Center (South Coast REC), one of nine Research and Extension Centers in the UC Ag and Natural Resources REC System was established by the University of California in 1956 as a representative site for agricultural and horticultural research in California's south coastal plain-temperate climatic zone.

a drone being flown over a strawberry research plot with open field and trees in the background

Greenhouse bench space is maintained for research in six on-site greenhouses, including a large glasshouse equipped with a computerized environment control system. Also available is a lathhouse for acclimation of most plant species and growing of tender stock. The Center also operates three demonstration landscapes for use by urban environment and water use research. Further, the Center maintains germplasms for several subtropical plants, including cherimoya and avocados. A CIMIS station, maintained by the California Department of Water Resources, is also on-site.

the front of the greenhouse at South Coast REC


Research requests for land, labor and facilities are screened by a research advisory committee. For more information about conducting research at SCREC, visit https://screc.ucanr.edu/research/ or call (949) 653-1810.

 

Facilities available to general public and researchers

A sunset view of the outdoor annex area set up with round table and chairs and buffet, with string lights and flowers, for an event

The Center’s main building consists of a 45-seat conference room. This facility is available to UC researchers and the general public for extension events and activities. It has full audio-visual capabilities and high-speed internet access.

The barn set up with backdrop, presentation screen, tables, and chairs for an event

Additionally, the Center maintains:

  • Two outdoor demonstration landscape classrooms with seating for up to 25 people each, along with a covered demonstration area which will accommodate and additional 20 people
  • Barn space available for large events up to 100 people
  • Partially covered “breezeway” space with a capacity of 75 people with full kitchen
  • Outdoor events spaces

tables and chairs set up under a large white tent for an event
students seated in a classroom learning from 3 instructors
tables and chairs set up in the outdoor annex space with buffet style food set up near the building for a lunch event
GROW program students seated in the large conference room learning about the 'Rethink Your Drink
outdoor annex area set up with round tables and chairs, and buffet style food set up, with string lights and flowers for an event
breezeway set up with tables and chairs for an event
a gravel parking lot with blue tents set up for an event

If you are interested in hosting an event with us, please check our calendar for availability and fill out our Facilities Reservation Request form. Please reach out to our Center Director, Lindsey Pedroncelli, if you have any questions Lrpedroncelli@ucanr.edu.

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