Residents gather in the courtyard lawns and enjoy the built-in gas barbecue and picnic tables. Some students live in the Ocean View Apartments, which the college owns. Three miles from campus, Ocean View is not far from the beach or downtown. Each of the 24 units houses three or four students and some married couples and small families. The apartments are furnished and include a gas range and full-sized refrigerator.
Students provide dishes, utensils, and cookware.
Telephone and cable television service are available from local companies. Westmont recommends living on campus before moving to Ocean View. The Housing Office regularly updates a list of off-campus, private residences that rent to students. Occasionally, rent is reduced or exchanged for services, such as housekeeping or baby-sitting. You must contact the Housing Office if you wish to live or move off campus to be sure you understand college rental obligations and off-campus restrictions.