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Visiting UC San Diego

Getting to UCSD
Find driving directions, information about public transportation, and links to maps.

• Driving directions to:
UCSD campus
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
• Current traffic conditions
• UCSD shuttles and buses
• San Diego trolleys, bus service, trains, etc.
• San Diego International Airport shuttle services

Parking
Parking at UCSD includes both metered spaces and permit-only parking lots and structures. Space can be limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transportation when possible.

• About visitor parking
• UCSD parking maps
• Parking reciprocity for visiting UC faculty and staff
• Accessible parking (for visitors with a Disabled Person placard or license plate)

 

Dining
In addition to dining and catering options on campus, you'll find dozens of restaurants in the surrounding area as well as some grocery stores. Follow the links for details.

• Places to eat on campus
• Fast food and casual dining at Westfield UTC mall
• Selected restaurants near UCSD (San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau list)
• Nearby grocery stores:
• Ralphs
• Whole Foods Market

 

Lodging

• Hotels close to campus*:
  ( Note: Some offer corporate or special rates for UCSD visitors. Ask each hotel for details.)
• Del Mar Inn (ask for the "UCSD COSMOS rate")
  720 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
  (800)451-4515
• Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa
  9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
  (858) 550-1000
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 558-1500
Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla
8901 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 587-1770
Sheraton La Jolla
3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla , CA 92037
(858) 453-5500
• For additional lodging options, search San Diego area hotels.

*This is not an exhaustive list of lodging options.

Campus resources
Looking for a post office? Need money from the ATM? Here's a list of services on campus.

• UCSD visitor information kiosks
• Interactive campus map
• Find an ATM
• UCSD Bookstore
• Copying and printing services
• Dining options on campus
• Guided campus tours for the general public
• Guided campus tours for prospective students and families
• Guided Library tours
• Library services
• Post Office (Price Center)
• Safety escort service
• UCSD Recreation Department
• UCSD Calendar of Events
• UCSD Wireless Overview

 

Quick references
Find information on weather, local hospitals, shopping, and more.

• Local weather
• Nearby shopping centers:
La Jolla Village Square ( map )
Westfield UTC (map)
• Local hospitals:
Thornton Hospital
Scripps Clinic – Torrey Pines
UCSD Medical Center – Hillcrest
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
Sharp Memorial Hospital