Pepper Canyon UCSD Reviews

I really like how spacious my single room is, I wish the couch was more comfortable but i like the table and chairs, the kitchen is too small and narrow. I like how the showers and bathrooms are separate. But the location of the place is very far from our main campus and geisel.

I really love how spacious it is. And I love how the bathrooms are cleaned and separated from the sink and bathtub

Pepper canyon east is one of the older areas with different layouts (matthews and PCE apartments): Pros: homey/campy feel, close to trolley/Gilman bus stop, second story apartments feel more spacious, balconies/patios, lots of storage space Cons: far from rest of campus, apartments aren’t accessib... See more

I feel like the building age is kinda old but the overall was okay! Since the bathroom is big and the room space is enough for people to live and put stuff.

Pros - quiet area Cons- very far from surrounding cafeterias and classrooms. The building is not modern and lacks a home like feel however there is a very large common area which is nice

Pepper canyon 1600 is a quiet building tucked away in the very bottom of UCSD. The trolley and Design innovation building is right next to the campus which makes traveling easy and the DIB is a good study space. There is a dining hall nearby but it’s kind of bad. The parking lots near by are tiny so... See more

I know everyone hates on pepper canyon east but it really does grow on you! Invest in decor and amenities that will make your stay more comfortable and you will have a great time! The raccoons are a personal bonus, they are cute, don’t hate. Worst part is the location, it’s a long walk from most pa... See more

I live on the second floor with two other roommates and it’s not as bad as people say it is. It’s definitely old and far from campus, but being able to have two floors is great. You can have guests over in the common area while the roommates can enjoy their privacy upstairs. The double is also prett... See more

A harsh environment under the best of circumstances. Aging infrastructure, paper thin walls. Raccoon mafia waiting for you outside if you need to come home late. I once saw the street lamp turn on to reveal 5 raccoons waiting in the middle of the stairwell to collect rent. Avoid if possible. Survive... See more

It's not called pooper canyon for no reason, old, a bit dingy, and out in the middle of nowhere. Pooper canyon has everything you need.