Welcome to Santa Monica
Arrival
Please follow the steps below:
Check-in Zuma
Go straight to your apartment (655 Kelton Ave Apt #211 building).
CEL lock-boxes
When you arrive at Zuma, you can get your room key from the CEL lock box outside of the building.
First, go to the left garage entrance. Looking at the front door of the building, walk left and you will see a garage entrance.
CEL lock-boxes
Go to the door and there will be a lock box at the bottom left. Lock box code is "1920".
CEL keys
You will see 3 set of keys : ①mailbox, ② garage & front door of the building ③ apartment key.
Apartment
When you are at your apartment check out the
e-mail again to find your apartment code.
Please use the Apartment CODE to open the apartment door and follow the instructions below:
<Step 1>
Enter the code provided with your check-in instructions
<Step 2>
Press the bottom button
<Step 3>
Watch door unlock
IMPORTANT
Rules
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.
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 other week. They will clean the living room, vacuum, and wash your towels and 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.
Maintenance Request
For non-emergency maintenance request, you have to submit a maintenance request on your tenant portal(Please call 911 for emergency).
Your apartment
Trash need to be taken to the trash bin located in the garage under the building
The mailbox area is located on the ground level near the entrance. Mailbox key is shared with your housemates.
Places nearby
Zuma
Near Zuma, there are some places to visit. You can have a great time being at the university town in LA.
Supermarkets
Near Zuma, there are grocery stores that students are able to purchase groceries and other supplies they may need:
Sprouts Farmers Market
Whole Foods Market
1050 Gayley Ave,
Trader Joe's
1000 Glendon Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Ralphs Fresh Fare
10861 Weyburn Ave,
Los Angeles, CA 90024
These 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.
Eating close
to Zuma
Check some good places to eat just within walking distance:
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Public Transportation
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The base fare for all public transportation is $1.75
**Trolley station and Bus Stop close to Zuma :
Stop ID : 6037. 3 min walk from Zuma
Stop ID : 2160. 14 min walk from Zuma
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:
*First delivery is free.
Advantages
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.
Use SignUpGenius to book an activity
*please use the same email given to the school
Contact us
email address
housing@englishcollege.com
Emergency phone number
/Whats APP From Cel
+1 (619) 416-9483