Getting Here

Visiting UC San Diego

UC San Diego’s Return to Learn Information for Visitors
Please visit this site prior to your visit for the most updated information.

Location

DAY 2-4: Tuesday, May 2 – Thursday, May 4 – LUG Meeting

Atkinson Hall at Qualcomm Institute on the campus of UC San Diego
3195 Voigt Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
Contact & Directions - Qualcomm Institute (ucsd.edu)

Airport

San Diego International Airport
https://www.san.org/

Hotels

There are many hotel options in the San Diego and La Jolla area within a reasonable distance to UC San Diego. Here are a few directly surrounding the local area or favorites of our visitors. The “SDSC Visitor Information” link below provides a broader list. Many of the local hotels will offer a university discount. Most discounts will require a phone call.

Surrounding Campus

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – located directly off campus (5 min walk)
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla
The Lodge Torrey Pines
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel: This hotel offers special UCSD rates when available. Current 2023 discounted rates start at $219 (January – May, September – December) and $249 (June – August). These rates are based on hotel availability and subject to change at any time.
- To book: www.sheratonlajolla.com
- Enter desired stay dates
- Go to special rate drop down arrow
- Select “Corp/Promo code” and type in: UC0 (zero, not ‘O’)

If the discounted rate is available, it will populate. If it’s not available, then the best available rate at that time will populate.

Additional Favorites

Parking & Transportation

Permits are required when parking on campus. The Hopkins Parking Structure sits just to the south of SDSC and west of Qualcomm Institute.
https://transportation.ucsd.edu/visit/visitor/index.html
SDSC Visitor Information (directions, parking, and hotels): https://www.sdsc.edu/about_sdsc/visitor_info.html

Transportation
Ride share services are recommended if you chose not to drive onto campus. UC San Diego also has new trolley service through MTS Blue Line Trolley.

If you have extra time in San Diego during your visit you will find plenty to explore. Here are a few sites to help guide you.