Tropicana Gardens - SBCC Student Housing

Now that you’ve decided to attend SBCC, it’s time to figure out housing. You can get the 4-year university experience even while attending a community college by living in the most popular residence hall in the Santa Barbara area. Tropicana Gardens is an excellent alternative to apartments in Isla Vista and Santa Barbara. We provide all the essentials and so much more.

Not just a room. Not an apartment. We are a home!

"Why should I live at Tropicana Gardens?"

Residential Life: Receive the ultimate Freshman Year Experience in one of the only City College residence halls. Weekly, 12 experienced RA’s put on multiple programs and provide opportunities to get involved.

Location, Location, Location: Door-to-Door bus transportation from Tropicana Gardens to City College every 30 minutes... And when you aren't studying, we are situated in a virtual student paradise: Isla Vista.  Enjoy a leisurely 5 block walk to the beach.

Suite Living: Live luxuriously in our large furnished suites with living rooms, your own bathroom, lots of storage space, and tons of closet space. BONUS- your suite is cleaned by housekeeping every other week.

Safety First: On site we have 16 video cameras, key entry to our facilities, 3 on-site directors, and 12 resident advisors to maintain a safe, healthy, and friendly environment.

Don't worry, we've got you covered: Not only are your utilities included in rent but you also get unlimited food at our delicious café. Also, you get access to our 24-hour study lounge with free internet and printing, heated swimming pool, cardio gym, 2 laundry facilities with 28 machines between them and a recreation room with pool tables, foosball, air hockey, piano, and a plasma TV.

Excel Academically: Research shows that students living in residence halls have higher GPAs, are more likely to stay enrolled in college, have higher graduation rates, and have higher overall college success rates

So, “Why wouldn't you live at Tropicana Gardens?”