Anacapa Hall Dorm Reviews at UCSB

Anacapa Hall, the first experience I've had, was not the best. We had fire alarms go off so much during the night, loudness at night, and plumbing issues. As much as I enjoyed how pretty my window view was, I did not feel too safe there. In addition, I don't blame the staff for the mess that was in our dorm, it really was many other people's fault. From overflowing trashcans to girls leaving hygiene products in the showers/toilets, it was disgusting. The sinks' water was always too hot and there was almost always maintenance happening in the bathrooms. I believe the other halls were much more engaging, quiet, and fun. I felt left out despite finding many good friends, but again this is my personal experience.

Anacapa was a great hall to live in during Freshman year. Out of the many first year dorms, Anacapa was one of the most social dorms. It held a lot of great events, had a welcoming atmosphere and was a great distance from the STEM buildings. The worst part was the communal bathrooms but it was easy to get used to it. The best part was the beach view from many windows and the 2 minute walk to the ocean.

Overall the experience was horrible. There was no AC and it was miserable in the warmer months. The bathrooms tended to be a total disaster. The kitchen was barely usable and the appliances were less than ideal.

I dormed in Anacapa in Fall 2019 and Winter 2020 before COVID hit. Anacapa scholars floor was awesome. It was full of STEM majors, stoners, and overall great people. Anacapa and Santa Cruz tend to be people's top choices for a first-year dorm experience. It's right next to beach access and near two of the dining halls. Really cute building and the staff was amazing and pleasant. Great maintenance team and plenty of washers and dryers and events.

I loved my freshman year experience in Anacapa Hall. Although it was tucked away in the back of the campus, it was beautifully set near the beach and allowed for quick access to the campus, most importantly the library. It is further away from the dining halls, but definitely only a bike ride away from DLG and not a deal breaker. The dorm rooms do not have their own private bathroom, so the bathrooms and showers are like an upscale locker room that you share with your "floormates." I believe this is the same for Santa Cruz Hall as well.

Anacapa was a great place for my freshman year. Although it wasn't the newest and most high tech dorm on campus when I lived there in 2016, it was close to all the dining halls, the beach, my classes, and the lawns. The staff did a great job of creating a sense of support and community in my dorm and we had lots of optional activities to participate in.... or you could find your own friend group and bond outside of the dorms too! Overall, I would highly recommend Anacapa because I met many of my friends here and we still talk about the memories we made here (good and bad ;))