Welcome to Pacific Beach

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Pre-Arrival

Please follow the steps below:

  1. Download the Latch App
  2. The day before your arrival, you will receive an email from "Latch" (make sure to check your spam/junk folder)
  3. Click the link in the email and open it in the Latch App (do not open the link in Chrome or safari)

Door access will be given closer to the check-in date

Confirmation Letter

Refer your confirmation letter which you received from CEL via email for additional information.

Leasing Office

In the case your bluetooth or phone doesn't open the doors, leave the leasing office through the second door. Please DO NOT go to the leasing office to request for any service, CEL is responsible for them.

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Self Check-in

When you arrive at AVA make sure to go to the main entrance door (3883 Ingraham St.)

In case you arrive at a different gate, just hold your phone against the pad, check on the map where your apartment is and head straight to your apartment.

Next to the door, on the right side is this phone pad. You should hold your phone close to this pad in order to enter the building.

Using Latch

Make sure that you open the Latch App first. The App should look like this (see picture).

If you have this layout after the login, you are ready to hold your phone close to the pad.

Hold your phone to the pad for a few seconds. (After a few seconds you will hear that the door is unlocked)

Check on the map(see map below) where your apartment is. When you are at your apartment hold your phone on the pad. Wait until the door is unlocked. It will make a little noise.

After you hear the unlock tone you need to push the stick to the left side. The door is now open, and you can enter the apartment.

Every time you leave the apartment, you need to push the stick to the right side - It will lock your door.

You can also use the door code using the digital pad. Click menu. There you need to click on "My doorcodes". You will see 2 code numbers. Communal Doors and your Apartment (see the example). Type these codes from the App onto the pad and the doors will unlock.

AVA map

Take a closer look to the map. Look where your apartment is and head in the direction.

The first digit of each room number on the map represents which floor it is. For example, if your room number is A209, it means that your room is on the 2nd floor. Find A109 on the map first and go up to the second floor there.

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IMPORTANT

Rules

  • Quiet time is from 21:00 until 9:00 (9pm until 9am).
  • Excessive noise is not allowed at any time!
  • Parties are prohibited at all times!
  • You are allowed to have guests between 9 am and 9 pm (9:00 - 21:00). The total number of persons in the apartment can not exceed 6 in total. NO overnight guests at any time!
  • NO alcohol is allowed in the pool area. Glass bottles are not allowed in the pool/BBQ area.
  • NO Smoking/Vaping in the whole AVA complex. You need to go out of the complex to smoke.
  • NO dangerous or disruptive behavior will be tolerated. Any person being disruptive or breaking rules will be asked to leave the area.
  • Electricity usage - There’s a max usage of the electricity per apartment. Make sure to switch off the AC, HEATER plus all lights when leaving the apartment. You will be held responsible for electricity bills exceeding $150 per month/apartment

CEL may enter the premises at any time, to check the condition of the apartment, or to exhibit the premises to prospective or actual tenants or workers. Such entry, other than in case of emergency, will be made during business hours, unless the resident otherwise consents to the time of entry.

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Frequently

asked questions

Does CEL provide toilet paper?

CEL provides one roll of toilet paper, on your ​arrival date. After that, the students are responsible ​for purchasing this themselves.


Does CEL provide laundry detergent?

NO. CEL does not provide laundry detergent. ​Every student is responsible for buying their own ​detergent.


Does CEL clean the Apartments?

A cleaner will come every week. They will clean the ​living room, vacuum, and wash your bed sheets. ​However, they are not responsible for doing dishes ​or moving your stuff around. Also, you need to strip ​the bed and put the bed sheets and towels in your ​designated basket before the cleaner comes if ​you'd like them cleaned.

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Your apartment

  • 2-bedrooms | 2-bathrooms apartment
  • Fully equipped kitchen with: dishwasher, microwave, utensils, pots and pans.
  • Living room
  • Balcony/patio
  • Wi-Fi
  • Smart TV
  • Air conditioned (common areas only, not bedrooms)
  • Heater
  • We provide: linens, blanket, pillow and towels.
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AVA Amenities

Outdoor pool & bbq

Do you like to swim? You can go for a swim in the pool at AVA. The pool is directly behind the Leasing Office. BBQ outdoor area is right next to it.

Hot tub/jacuzzi & Fire Pits

AVA has also a jacuzzi. It is perfect to relax in after a busy day. You also can enjoy the fire place next to the hot tub.

Gym

Do you enjoy getting active after sitting in class? No problem in AVA. There is a big gym directly under the Leasing Office and in front of the pool.

Guests are not allowed.

Tennis and Basketball court

Besides the gym, you can also get active at the tennis and basketball courts. The courts are in the complex area on the left side from of the leasing office. First come, first serve - no reservation needed.

Lounge Room

Lounge room with seating area, pool table, ping pong, and packman games. This is a great area for you to hang out with friends. Please note that you need reservation for large group gatherings.


Make sure to respect their operation hours.

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Laundry

CSC GO Mobile App

The laundry system is designed to make doing your laundry easier, more secure, and safer than ever before. We have partnered with CSC Mobile to bring you a seamless and efficient laundry experience. No more hassles or long waiting times – just a few taps on your smartphone, and you're good to go! Using the CSC Mobile app is incredibly straightforward. To get started, follow these simple steps shown in the video:

Laundry rooms

Each building has its own laundry room. Just take a look around your complex level and you will see the closest laundry room. Once you get there, fill the machine with your clothes and close the door.

Afterwards you pour laundry detergent (not provided by AVA or CEL) into the machine. Insert the card, select the wash cycle you want, press start and pull the card out. **Remove your clothes right after the cleaning cycle is finished.

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Maintenance requests

Please submit all maintenance requests using the form below:


https://www.englishcollege.com/maintenance-form

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Supermarkets

In Pacific Beach there are 3 main grocery stores that students are able to purchase groceries and other supplies they may need:


Vons

1702 Garnet Ave,

San Diego, CA 92109

18 min walk from AVA


Trader Joe’s

1640 Garnet Ave

San Diego, CA 92109

15 min walk from AVA


Ralphs

4315 Mission Blvd

San Diego, CA 92109

7 min walk from CEL School


These grocery stores vary in price and quality of groceries. We recommend visiting each store to see which store is more to your liking for future needs. We recommend asking the stores for their free “store cards” which will unlock deals and discounts on items throughout the store.

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Eating close

to AVA

Check some good eating places just within walking distance:


  • Rocky's Crown Pub They have a very delicious burger


  • The Grounds Bean Bar Coffee, Baked goods and Light bites


  • The Hen House Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch.


  • Bayside Landing Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinks


  • Mr. Shawarma The first Hallal Shawarma Food Truck in San Diego


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Public Transportation

Travel San Diego with the MTS Trolley and Bus


Download PRONTO

  1. Sign up:
    1. Enter e-mail
    2. Enter name
    3. Create Password
  2. Create your virtual card
    1. Click "Use" Tab
    2. Click "Create Virtual Card"
    3. Once created, click the "Manage" Tab
    4. Buy (See Picture Below)

Monthly Pass

Load Money

Buy your pass

**Bus stops close to AVA :

  • Ingraham St & 3873

Bus #9 stops here. 1 min walk from AVA

  • Grand Ave & Ingraham St

Bus #8 stops here. 10 min walk from AVA

  • Garnet Av & Ingraham St

Bus #27 stops here. 13 min walk from AVA

Monthly Pass

After you choose "Add Passes'', you will be directed to add a payment method. Keep in mind, monthly passes are for the beginning of the month to the end of the month.

Load Money

After you choose "Load Money'', you will be directed to add a payment method. Keep in mind, you can add any amount of money at anytime.

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Online Groceries

You don't need to leave your apartment to buy groceries, house supplies or shopping in general. Please see a list of websites with same day delivery below:


  • Amazon: Shop all groceries on Amazon with FRESH and WHOLE FOODS MARKET


  • Target: Shop all groceries and more on Target


  • Instacart: Use this app to have a same-day delivery using many different stores (Sprouts, Ralphs, Costco, Albertons, CVS, Smart & Final, Food 4Less and more)

*First delivery is free.

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Advantages

  • Don't leave your apartment - buy things using your phone
  • Don't need to carry heavy and big things
  • Don't need to take the bus or Uber/Lyft
  • Select different products and stores
  • Same-day delivery

CEL Activities

& Social Media

Enjoy and have fun in our weekly activities!


Follow us on Instagram to have access to the monthly activity calendar and last news about CEL schools.

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Use SignUpGenius to book an activity

  • Download the SignUpGenius app in the App Store/Google Play at no cost or access the website: www.signupgenius.com

*please use the same email given to the school

  • Create an account.
  • Click on the SIGN UPS invited tab.
  • Click on the activity you would like to sign up for.
  • If the activity has a cost, please sign up and make the payment online *credit card is required.
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Contact us

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email address

housing@englishcollege.com

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Emergency phone number

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+1 (619) 416-9483