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Visiting and Tours
UC San Diego offers more than salt air, sunshine and sweeping ocean views. From public art and cultural spaces to state-of-the-art recreation and athletics, plus local dining favorites, craft coffee and great spots to shop across campus, it’s a destination for San Diegans, visitors and curious minds alike. Come explore UC San Diego — your next great adventure starts here.
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TOURS
Explore our beautiful seaside campus — virtually, in person or both — and see what makes UC San Diego the perfect environment to make a big impact.
Office of Admissions Tours
Learn about UC San Diego through virtual, guided and self-guided tours for prospective students.
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Stuart Collection Tours
Discover our world-renowned public art collection.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography Tours
Enjoy historical tours or a sunset walk along the Scripps Pier.
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Bloomberg Connects
Download interactive guides to Mandeville Art Gallery, Birch Aquarium and the Stuart Collection.
Explore Bloomberg Connects
Events
As a destination for entertainment, UC San Diego abounds with inspiration. From lectures and workshops to concerts and cultural heritage events, we offer ample opportunities to expand your mind.
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DINING
From late-night eats and coffee shops to a variety of international cuisines — our campus offers dining options to suit every palate.
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SHOPPING
UC San Diego Bookstore
Stock up on everything from textbooks and computers to the latest Triton gear.
Shop at UC San Diego Bookstore
University Centers Shops & Services
A full-service salon, a bike and skate shop, an Amazon pickup location and more: You’ll find it all here on campus.
Shop at University Centers Shops & Services
Target
Our Target campus store is unique and provides a curated assortment of products and services tailored to the specific needs and wants of students, staff and faculty. It even includes a CVS Pharmacy.
Shop at Target
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OF UC SAN DIEGO
Here’s a sampling of what else awaits you.
Recreation
Take a yoga class, navigate our challenge course or learn how to surf. Between our countless recreational offerings and the year-round Southern California sunshine, it’s easy to stay active on our campus.
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La Jolla Playhouse
Our campus is home to the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse, a professional, nonprofit venue that’s gained nationwide recognition as “the place to see what’s next on the American theatre landscape.”
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Craft Center
Our 11,000-square-foot Craft Center offers classes and workshops ranging from ceramics and woodworking to culinary arts and surfboard shaping.
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UC San Diego Athletics
Vibrant Division I Triton teams, 23 sports, top scholar‑athlete graduation rates, thrilling rivalries, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and a passionate fan community — experience excellence on and off the field.
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Geisel Library
Designed in the late 1960's by William Pereira, Geisel Library is a vibrant hub of learning, collaboration and innovation. It’s also an iconic symbol of our campus.
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Epstein Family Amphitheater
Located steps from the UC San Diego Blue Line, this world-class performing arts center brings globally recognized talent to campus and invites a cultural exchange between students, faculty and visitors.
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Mandeville Gallery
A long-standing fixture on the UC San Diego campus, Mandeville Art Gallery has a five-decade history of presenting innovative art in the context of a major research university.
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Birch Aquarium
Perched on the bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium features groundbreaking work of UC San Diego scientists, conservation breeding programs and interactive exhibits.
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Stuart Collection
Since its inception in 1981, the collection enriches the campus and community by commissioning unique site-specific sculptures that have a story to tell.
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