Tropicana Del Norte is centrally located directly adjacent to the main UCSB campus, on the edge of the lively college community of Isla Vista. We’re a leisurely 10-minute walk from the beach, a 5-minute bike ride to most classes, and on a direct bus route to nearby shopping and entertainment.
Driving Directions to Tropicana Del Norte
From the South
Take the Ventura Freeway (101) north. Exit at Los Carneros (it is past the UCSB exit), turn left towards the ocean.
Follow Los Carneros until it dead-ends at a stoplight on the corner of Los Carneros and El Colegio Road. Turn left on El Colegio Road.
Continue past Embarcadero Del Norte and make a right into the Tropicana Del Norte parking lot just past the Tropicana Del Norte building.
From the North
Take the Ventura Freeway (101) south. Exit at Los Carneros, turn right towards the ocean.
Follow Los Carneros until it dead-ends at a stoplight on the corner of Los Carneros and El Colegio Road. Turn left on El Colegio Road.
Continue past Embarcadero Del Norte and make a right into the Tropicana Del Norte parking lot just past the Tropicana Del Norte building.
Guest Parking
We have two designated Tropicana Guest parking spaces in the back Tropicana Gardens parking lot (6585 El Colegio Road, 1 block away). Spaces 56 and 57 are reserved for guests coming to visit. Guest Parking Permits are available at either front desk. Passes are free for visitors touring our student community. Parking passes are $10.00 per 24-hour business period.
Contact Details
Street Address: 6525 El Colegio Road Goleta, California 93117
