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In your new student housing at Icon, you can walk two blocks to the ocean or across the street to several leafy parks whenever you need to take a break from the books. At weekends, enjoy a walk around the UCSB Lagoon, or spend a cultural afternoon perusing the exhibits on show in the University Art Museum. Drive round the coast to Santa Barbara, where you can check out the historic Mission, meet hundreds of adorable animals at the Santa Barbara Zoo, or stroll along Stearns Wharf for a sunset drink at Longboard’s Beach Bar and Grill.

When you choose a fully furnished apartment at Icon, you’ll be living just a stone’s throw from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Before you leave home, you can start your day in one of the two fitness centers, or indulging in a relaxed pre-class yoga session on the rooftop yoga deck.

Take in the panoramic ocean views stretching from the Santa Ynez Mountains to the Channel Islands, then head back downstairs to have breakfast with your housemates on your deck or patio. You only have a block to walk to the University of California Santa Barbara, so you can get to the centre of the campus in 10 minutes on foot or just two by bike.

When you’re back from class, continue your studies accompanied by wonderful views in one of the three study lounges, or use the free internet in your apartment to get a kick-start on your essay. After that, you’re free to enjoy your fabulous surroundings at Icon. Soak up the rays and fire up the barbecue on the rooftop sundeck, or head down to the beach for a dip in the Pacific Ocean.

You’ll have plenty of room for entertaining in your apartment, but if you don’t feel like cooking you can enjoy a tasty pizza at surf-themed Pizza My Heart, just around the corner from Icon. With cable TV included in your rent, and the 24-hour on-call service there if you need it, you’ll find everything you need to relax and enjoy your time. There’s even a car share program at Icon to save you money on getting around and exploring the picturesque Santa Barbara area.