Tropicana Student Housing offers a vibrant student living experience just minutes from University of California, Santa Barbara and close to Santa Barbara City College. Our communities combine the convenience of residence hall living with the comfort... of a fully supported student lifestyle, creating an ideal environment for academic success, personal growth, and connection.

Choose from three unique communities:

• Tropicana Gardens – A suite-style residence hall experience designed for UCSB students, featuring fully furnished rooms, in-suite bathrooms, all utilities included, high-speed internet, housekeeping service twice per month, and a meal plan with access to on-site cafés.

• Tropicana Del Norte – A welcoming student residence hall community popular with SBCC students, offering fully furnished suite-style living, meal plans, utilities included, on-site amenities, study-focused spaces, and an active student community atmosphere.

• Tropicana Villas – Apartment-style student living near campus and Isla Vista, featuring furnished apartments, by-the-bed leasing, community events, and convenient access to shopping, dining, and beaches.


Residents enjoy a variety of amenities and conveniences, including:
• Fully furnished accommodations
• High-speed internet access
• On-site cafés and meal plan options at Tropicana Del Norte and Tropicana Gardens Residence Halls
• Study lounges and community spaces
• Resident events and social programming
• On-site management and maintenance
• Convenient access to UCSB, SBCC, Isla Vista, and Santa Barbara beaches

Whether you are looking for a traditional residence hall environment or apartment-style student living, Tropicana Student Housing provides a supportive and engaging community designed specifically for student life. Read More