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Lido Mirada Apartments

Quick Facts

Purchased by Biola in 2002, the Lido Mirada Apartment Building is part of what is known as 'The Block,' a row of apartment buildings located a half-mile from the Biola campus. Lido is designated for undergrad students who have accumulated 60 units by the first day of fall classes. It is staffed by a graduate assistant.

Lido Mirada Apartments Exterior
Lido Mirada Apartments Exterior
Lido Mirada Apartments Exterior
Lido Mirada Apartments Parking

Community Snapshot

  • Male & Female
  • 40 Residents
  • 2 Stories
  • 1 Resident Coordinator
  • Kitchen in Apartment
  • 2/2 Washers/Dryers
  • Purchased 2002
  • Community Patio
  • 16 Apartment
  • 1-2 Bedrooms per Apartment
  • 2, 3, or 4 Occupants per Apartment
  • 1 Restroom in Apartment
  • 10 minute walk from the center of campus (0.5 mi.)

Sample Rooms

Each room differs slightly, so your room may look different. There are many other ways to personalize the layout of your room from these samples.

Photos

Sample Apartment Living Room
Sample Apartment Kitchen
Sample Apartment Double-Occupancy Bedroom
Sample Apartment Double-Occupancy Bedroom

About Lido Mirada Apartments

Lido Mirada is located just down the street from the Biola campus. Lido houses 40 students and each apartment has either one or two bedrooms. Each apartment houses 2-4 students each. There is one laundry room on the ground floor with one washer and two dryers. Lido is co-ed, with male and female students living in separate apartments. The central courtyard provides a great social space with barbecue grills, tables, chairs and plenty of shade. Lido is the closest off-campus apartment to campus.

Amenities

Apartment Building Amenities

  • Apartment-Style
  • Air Conditioning
  • Nearby Parking
  • Heating
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Bike Racks
  • Outdoor BBQ Grills
  • Outdoor Courtyard
  • Nearby On-Campus Dining
  • Garage Parking Available
  • 24/7 Campus Security

Apartment Amenities

Per Student

  • Bed (view bed styles)
  • Desk
  • Standard Twin Mattress
  • Desk Chair
  • Bookshelf
  • Dresser Drawers
  • Wardrobe or Closet
  • Towel Bar

Per Apartment

  • Couch
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee Table
  • Dining Table & 4 Chairs
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven/Stove
  • Armchair
  • Restroom
  • Window & Blinds
  • Wastebasket

Campus Amenities

  • Wifi Internet
  • Mailbox
  • On-campus Dining
  • Printing in Library
  • Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Court
  • Swimming Pool
  • Exercise Gym
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • Soccer Field
  • Running Track
  • Baseball Field
  • Softball Field

Community Life

Community Traditions

  • Progressive Dinner
  • Mock Rock
  • Nationball

Progressive Dinner during the holiday season where residents cook part of a giant meal that help represents them to the rest of the community.

Biola residents enjoy Mock Rock
Biola Housing residents enjoy The Eddy concert
Biola residents celebrate Nationball 2014
Biola residents celebrate Nationball 2014

Nationball photos courtesy Cherri Yoon, Melanie Kim, and Jenny Oetzell/THE CHIMES. Additional community photos by THE CHIMES/Facebook.

Staff

Amy Tierney

Graduate Assistant

My name is Amy Tierney and I am the Graduate Assistant for Lido/Beachcomber! I am currently working towards my Masters in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University. I am passionate about the mission of Biola and as an alumni I love the community and personal growth that Biola provides. My goal is to help you in that! I aim to be a warm and inviting presence and to facilitate involvement. Some of my hobbies include thrifting, coffee runs, and interior design!

Get to know Amy