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La Playa — California State University, Long Beach
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California State University, Long Beach

La Playa

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🏛 Corridor🚿 Communal Bathroom👥 Co-Ed❄️ Has AC🛗 Elevator🏢 5 floors

About La Playa

La Playa is a new three-building residential community (Tides Hall, Shores Hall, and Palms Hall) opening Fall 2026 within CSULB's Hillside Village. Approximately 420 total beds, five stories per building with elevator access. Double-occupancy corridor-style rooms with confirmed air conditioning. Each floor features men's, women's, and two all-gender single-use bathrooms. Located in Hillside Village near the existing Hillside East buildings.

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Bathrooms here are communal, so you'll be carrying your things down the hall. Students here often pick up:

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