Housing and Transportation
Housing options can range from living with American families (homestays) to living in apartments.
Though El Camino College does not provide room and board for students, we can offer suggestions of reputable housing and homestay companies. Housing options range from living with American families (homestays) to living in apartments.
Housing and Transportation Options
HomestayMatch
Phone: (866) 900-4874
Los Angeles, CA 90272
https://homestaymatch.com/student-housing/el-camino-language-academy-student-housing
Global Student Services, USA®
Phone: 310-612-7663
Website: www.global-student-service.com
Email: gssusa2001@protonmail.com
Contact Global Student Services for up-to-date pricing.
Airport Pickup: Additional fee applies. Please go to the website for complete information on services, application, and prices.
Student International Housing (SIH)
LAX Airport Spectrum
5757 W. Century Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310-320-4700
http://www.studentinternationalhousing.com/
Universal Student Housing (USH)
Phone: (310) 824-4908
Los Angeles, CA 90272
Note about Homestay Programs: If you wish to live with an American family, we highly recommend you apply to a homestay program directly. For a fee, a company will match you with a pre-screened, compatible family. All of these companies have their own rules and regulations. Applications must be submitted directly to the company and be processed before your arrival. Payment for the application fee and security deposit is required when you submit an application. Some of these companies require full payment in advance on the day you arrive. Please read their information and application form carefully. If you have questions, please contact the person listed for each agency.
Usually, you will complete an apartment application form and pay an application fee. It is normal for the landlord to require first month's rent, a refundable security deposit (minimum one month’s rent) and a cleaning deposit. Utilities (water, gas, electricity) may or may not be included in your rent. You may wish to rent month-to-month as opposed to leasing a unit for one year.
Following are some apartments within walking distance of El Camino College. Students are encouraged to contact the owners or managers directly for rental arrangements. You will need to have your passport and form I-20 with you.
- Alondra Park Apartments: 310-323-2652 / 3338 Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance (across from the campus)
- Il Pompeii: 310-327-3681 / 3655 Artesia Blvd., Torrance
- Park Yukon Apartments: 310-516-0526 / 16705 Yukon Ave., #1, Torrance
- Torrance Garden Apartments: 310-324-1494 / 2039 Artesia Blvd. #1, Torrance
- Torrance Terrace Apartments: 310-327-2599 / 17302 Yukon Ave. #23, Torrance
- Tropic Isle Apartments: 310-323-8028 / 3344 Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance (across from the campus)
- Yukon Plaza Apartments: 310-527-7208 / 17005 Yukon Ave., Torrance
- More apartments are available on Redondo Beach Blvd., Yukon Ave., and Artesia Blvd.
Airport Pick-Up
Super Shuttle: 1-800-258-3826
Prime Time Shuttle: 1-800-733-8267
X-press Shuttles: 1-800-427-7483
Local Transportation
Metro Bus (MTA): 1-800-266-6883
Gardena G-Trans Bus: 310-965-8888
Torrance Transit: 310-320-9442
Disclaimer: El Camino College offers these facilities as suggestions and does not endorse, support, or assume responsibility for these facilities.
Disclaimer: El Camino College offers these facilities as suggestions and does not endorse, support, or assume responsibility for these facilities.