Jump to navigation Alumni Athletics Giving Parents & Families Arts News Calendar Quicklinks About Oxy Admission & Aid Academics Student Life Search Our Campus You are here HomeAbout OxyOur Campus Nestled in the hills of Los Angeles’ Eagle Rock community and replete with natural beauty, the Occidental campus is both peaceful and a place of palpable energy. Though downtown is mere miles away, our picturesque campus defies the stereotype of an urban college. Ranked the sixth "Most Beautiful" college campus by Newsweek, we reside on 120 acres studded with century-old oak and eucalyptus trees, graceful arches, and halls built in the Spanish Colonial style. Planned in 1911 by noted California architect Myron Hunt, the Oxy campus reflects a rich history; today, state-of-the-art science facilities are just down the path from beautifully preserved historic buildings. Between the Academic Commons and the Johnson Student Center, the Academic Quad is the heart of campus, where trees provide shade for study, conversation, and contemplation. At lunchtime, members of student clubs promote their events or sell treats as part of fundraising efforts. On any given day, the Quad is the setting for DJs, food trucks, performances and art installations. It’s also a great place for friends and colleagues to gather. Interactive campus map Campus photo gallery About Oxy Mission Oxy Stories Oxy Outcomes Our Campus Toggle Submenu As a Movie Location Our History Los Angeles Toggle Submenu Equity & Justice Sustainability Community Engagement Toggle Submenu College Leadership Toggle Submenu Integrated Strategic Planning Toggle Submenu The Liberal Arts in L.A. Related Links New Pool & Tennis Courts at Oxy Scenes of Occidental Take in scenes of Occidental College from a new vantage point. You'll get a feel for our beautiful residential campus in the heart of Los Angeles, including the academic quad, iconic Thorne Hall, residence halls, the Greek Bowl, our solar array and athletic facilities including Jack Kemp Stadium, Patterson Field and Bell Field. Afternoon sun filters through the trees of the Quad in the center of campus. 1/14 Fowler Hall, an academic building, at left in this campus afternoon scene. 2/14 A California succulent plant with Thorne Hall in the distance. 3/14 A wide staircase leads to Gilman Fountain, on the west side of campus. Hinchliffe and Swan Halls stand in the background. 4/14 Gilman Fountain by sunset. 5/14 Johnson Student Center, home to the Marketplace and Gresham Dining Hall, Green Bean Coffee Lounge, Student Activities Center, Office of Student Life and more. 6/14 Students eat lunch al fresco on Branca Patio, just outside the Johnson Student Center. 7/14 Students relax together on a campus lawn along the Quad. 8/14 Oxy's campus is famous for its gorgeous rosebushes. 9/14 In May the jacaranda trees display their beautiful purple blooms. 10/14 A tour group approaches the Quad from the south. 11/14 The exterior of Johnson Hall. 12/14 The McKinnon Center for Global Affairs, including the Media Wall. 13/14 L.A. is famous for its dramatic sunsets. This view is from Fiji Hill on the east side of campus. 14/14 Next JOIN US AND SUPPORT OXY Give Now 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, California 90041 (323) 259-2500 Follow Oxy: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE LINKEDIN Working at Oxy Assessment & Accreditation Contact Us Sexual Respect & Title IX Maps & Directions Disability Services © Copyright 2021. Occidental College. All Rights Reserved.