Travel tips to visit UCSD |
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Last update: 10 January 2004
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You get very cheap fares by purchasing the ticket 14 days before departure. Here are the links to check the flight schedule or making reservations. Keep in mind that the online fares are generally cheaper.
From the east coast your best options are with United and US airways, via Denver, New York (La Guardia), Pittsburgh, or Philadelphia.
From Europe, you can fly British Airways that has a daily non-stop flight from London.
I usually use the Cloud 9 Shuttle. They accept all the major credit cards and have special pricing to and from UCSD.
If you are driving North/South on I-5 get off at "La Jolla Village Dr" exit and go west at the end of the ramp (make a left/right if travelling noryh/south-bound). Pass the intersection with "Villa La Jolla Dr" and the campus entrance and the Gilman visitor center will be immediately on your right.
The Physics Department is located at Mayer Hall close to the Gilman entrance of the campus on Gilman drive.
For more information you can use the interactive map of the campus. Here is a PDF map of the campus. Mayer hall is building 133 at 10C on this map.
If you are visiting the Physics department the most convenient parkins lots are Revelle lots P102 and P103, the large parking lots P604 and P608 on Osler lane, and the Gilman parking structure P408.
However, your wirelss card/device must be registered for you to access the network.
If you will be visiting us, please email the MAC adress of your device to
rahatlou@ucsd.edu and I will register it before your arrival.
Another good location is Art of Espresso which has many tables outdoor with wireless access of course.
If you like good beer and at a good price checkout the
Porter's pub next to the Grove cafe`. As any
other facility at UCSD wireless is also available at the pub.
Direction to UCSD by walk or car:
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Driving directions to UCSD:
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[Mapquest]
Walking directions to Downtown La Jolla:
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Hotels and motels close to the campus
Radisson Hotel on La Jolla Village Drive
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this hotel is within walking distance from the workshop locations on campus and also to
two malls with restaurants and theatres.
Direction to UCSD with the city bus:
You can take one of the three following routes to campus and get off very close to the Price Center
where the meeting rooms are located. It is 2 or 3 stops from the hotel:
the above links provide you the maps and the timetables. You should be at the bus stop (across the street from the hotel)
about 5min before the reported time for "VA Hospital".
Del Mar Inn at Del Mar
this is a beautiful Inn with ocean view about 8 miles north of the campus.
It is a pleasent drive to the campus along the coastline. It is walking distance from Torrey Pines State Beach, and
downtown Del Mar which has a very nice family beach, shopping center, and restaurants. This is a very
convenient location if you are coming with your spouse and family. They also have special pricing for UCSD.
Direction to UCSD with the city bus:
You can take the north county
route 101 south-bound to UCSD. It is a 20min ride with
a fantastic ocean view.
La Jolla Beach Travelodge
within walking distance from downtown La Jolla, very close to a good beach, and few minutes drive to
Pacific Beach for more night life.
Driving directions to Pacific Beach:
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Driving directions to UCSD:
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City bus to UCSD:
Route 34 north-bound. It will take you about 20 minutes.
City bus to Pacific Beach:
Route 34 south-bound. It will take you about 10 minutes.
City bus to Downtown San Diego:
Route 34 south-bound. This is pretty long ride of about
one hour but also a scenic one through Mission Beach and
Mission Bay Park. Get off at the
Old Town Transit Center and get on the
Trolley Blue Line
which will take you to the Gaslamp Quarter in the heart of downtown.
You can find the list of the stop locations
online.
Holiday Inn Express La Jolla
Across the street from the Travelodge. See above for transportation information.
Restaurants near UCSD and the hotels
George's Cove
In downtown La Jolla on
Prospect St.
Great for lunch and early dinner on their deck overlooking the pacific at very reasonable prices.
Cheese Shop at La Jolla Shores
grab a delicious lamb sandwich at La Jolla Shores, one
one of San Diego's favorite beaches and just
minutes away from the campus.
Rice and Spices in downtown La Jolla
nice location close to the shops on Girard Ave, and a few feet away from the La Jolla Cove
Sadaf Persian Restaurant in La Jolla
good food, not the best, near downtown La Jolla.
Restaurants and more around San Diego
You will need a car or a taxi to reach most of these places but it is certainly worth it!
Fred's Mexican restaurant in Pacific Beach
known for its signature fish taco's and 50 brands of Tequila,a nd the great atmosphere. In the middle of Pacific Beach
on Garnet and surrounded by many bars this is a good place to hang out in the evening.
Kono's for breakfast at Pacific Beach Crystal Pier Yahoo!
a well known brunch restaurant right on the beach. the line is too long on weekends but you might have
a chance during the weekdays.
Taste of Thai in Hillcrest
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try their Panang curries! You won;t be disappointed.
Jimmy Carter's for breakfast in Hillcrest
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a very cozy restaurant for a good simple brunch. Walking distance from Balboa Park
Extraordinary Desserts in Hillcrest
Do you like good desssrts, cakes, chocolate and all that? then you must stop by this little paradise in Hillcrest.
Perfect stop after dinner in Hillcrest.
Sadaf Persian Restaurant in Downtown San Diego
Bandar Persian Cuisine in Downtown San Diego
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arguebly the best persian restaurant in the city according to many perisans. :-)
Afghanistan Khyber Pass
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this restaurant has been a great surprise! good food, good prices in a lively neighborhood!