Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
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 USD 219 (January - May, September - December) and USD 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
Transportation
Rideshare services are recommended if you choose not to drive onto campus. UC San Diego also has new trolley service through MTS Blue Line Trolley.
Things to do in San Diego
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.
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https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-san-diego
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https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/san-diego-us-ca-sd.html
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https://www.sandiego.org/articles/breweries/san-diego-breweries.aspx
- https://www.thrillist.com/drink/san-diego/best-breweries-san-diego
For local or logistical questions, you can contact events@sdsc.edu.
