University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego)
9500 Gilman Drive
MC 0382
La Jolla, California 92093-0382
MC 0382
La Jolla, California 92093-0382
6000Largest Group
120Meeting Rooms
8000Overnight Guests
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- Event Spaces
- Accommodations
- Catering
- Dining
- Services
- Technology
- Area Attractions
UC San Diego is located just 12 miles north of downtown San Diego in the coastal community of La Jolla. Located atop a cliff overlooking serene beaches and coastline, the University of California San Diego is considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the state boasting giant eucalyptus groves, spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, and wide open outdoor spaces.
With seven housing communities offering unique and distinctive Housing and Dining accommodations, UC San Diego offers an array of residential spaces, meeting rooms, recreation facilities, and more to provide an inclusive setting for any event. UC San Diego offers value-priced package options that include meals and lodging as well as the option to create a customized program.
UC San Diego Hospitality and Conference Services offers full service event management for large scale conferences as well as coordination support for a wide range of summer camps and educational programs. Our Hospitality and Conference Service team is knowledgeable and ready to assist with your upcoming event or conference.
With seven housing communities offering unique and distinctive Housing and Dining accommodations, UC San Diego offers an array of residential spaces, meeting rooms, recreation facilities, and more to provide an inclusive setting for any event. UC San Diego offers value-priced package options that include meals and lodging as well as the option to create a customized program.
UC San Diego Hospitality and Conference Services offers full service event management for large scale conferences as well as coordination support for a wide range of summer camps and educational programs. Our Hospitality and Conference Service team is knowledgeable and ready to assist with your upcoming event or conference.
Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:
San Diego - 10
Los Angeles - 110
Los Angeles - 110
Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:
San Diego International Airport / 15
Public Transportation Options:
Taxi
Bus
Lyft
Uber
Bus
Lyft
Uber
Metro/Public Transportation Proximity:
Onsite
Parking Onsite:
Yes
Parking:
Fee
Parking Rate:
$8.00 per day and up
Availability:
Overnight accommodations available June - September. Full Service Event Planning and meeting space reservations available year-round.
Room Type(s):
Residence Halls
Suite/Apt Style
Hotel-Like
Nearby Hotel(s)
Suite/Apt Style
Hotel-Like
Nearby Hotel(s)
Bath Type(s):
Communal Semi-Private
ADA Accessible:
Yes
Largest Group:
6000
Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:
120
Largest Classroom Style:
400
Largest Theatre Style:
850
Number of Overnight Guests:
8000
Overnight Room Rate Per Person:
$77.00 per person and up
Technology:
Videoconferencing, wireless internet in housing areas and meeting spaces.
Onsite Wireless Internet:
Free
Wi-Fi In Meeting Space:
Yes
Wi-Fi In Guest Rooms:
Yes
Onsite A/V Staff:
Yes
Food & Beverage:
Conference Packages include three meals a day at one of the many campus Dining restaurants. Dining locations feature an All-you-care-to-eat experience during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Convenient boxed meal options available for on- or off- campus activities. Customized culinary experience available through UC San Diego Catering to create a unique menu to reflect the mood and theme of the conference
Must Use In-house Catering:
Yes
Cultural Catering Available:
Yes
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Can Bring Own Alcohol:
Yes
Complete Meeting Package:
Yes
Complete Meeting Package Rate:
Starting at $55.00 per person (in addition to Housing and Meal packages)
Ropes Course / Team Building:
Yes
Phone:
858 534 3468
Event Space Available:
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Overnight Accommodations Available:
June
July
August
September
July
August
September
Ideally Suited For:
Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Party
Youth Retreat/Camp
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Party
Youth Retreat/Camp
Event Spaces
| Meeting Room | Descriptions | Square Footage |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting Rooms on Fifteen | Located on the north end of campus overlooking Torrey Pines, Meeting Rooms on Fifteen is a convenient way to impress employees or guests without leaving the University. The space is ideal for the smallest of meetings to large social gatherings, with flexible seating arrangements and the latest in high-tech audio/visual equipment. | 3189 |
| The Great Hall | Besides its breathtaking architectural design, it also has an adjacent patio facing the Pacific Ocean. Perfect for an elegant catered dinner or perhaps a casual barbeque. | 4,214 |
| Price Center East Ballroom | Ballroom with a built in stage. | 4500 |
| The Price Center West Ballroom A | Located on Level 2 of Price Center West. This is the smaller ballroom out of Ballroom AB. | 4,050 |
| The Price Center West Ballroom B | Located on Level 2 of Price Center West. | 6,750 |
| Asante Classrooms Rooms | Located at Eleanor Roosevelt College, near the Great Hall, these four rooms are excellent for break out sessions and smaller meetings. Media and audio visual equipment for events can also be provided. | 1,000 |
| Mandeville Auditorium | The performance home for the University Events Office, UCSD Music Department, the San Diego International Film Series, and many other performing arts organizations. | 12,500 |
Accommodations
| Facility | # of Rooms | # of Beds | Room Type | Bath Type | A/C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEANOR ROOSEVELT COLLEGE (ERC) | Residence Halls | Shared | no | ||
| THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE (TMC) | Residence Halls | Shared | no | ||
| MUIR COLLEGE | Residence Halls | Shared | no | ||
| REVELLE COLLEGE | Residence Halls | Shared | no | ||
| SIXTH COLLEGE | Suite/Apartment Style | Shared | no | ||
| THE VILLAGE | Hotel-Like | Shared | no | ||
| WARREN COLLEGE | Residence Halls | Shared | no |
Catering
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UC San Diego Catering
Welcome to UC San Diego Catering, the preferred campus caterer. From concept to completion, our personalized service, event coordination, and knowledge of the university is second to none. Whether crafting a small private luncheon, a conference buffet meal, or elegant fundraising dinner for hundreds, our experience with custom menu creation and execution of service always leads to rave reviews.
>>> menu (PDF)
Dining
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64 Degrees
Seating Capacity: 550
64 Degrees, one of the newest dining facilities, serves an all-youcare-to-eat menu and boasts a beautiful ambiance, with floor to ceiling windows and modern furnishings. 64 Degrees is the neighborhood dining location for the Revelle Campus. -
Café Ventanas
Seating Capacity: 350
Café Ventanas, offering an all-you-care-to eat menu, features breathtaking architectural design, including 30-foot glass walls, open natural wood beam ceilings, and a large outdoor dining patio and amphitheater. Café Ventanas serves as the neighborhood dining location for The Village, ERC and Marshall housing communities during the summer months. -
Pines
Seating Capacity: 400
Pines, located in the center of the Muir Housing community, offers customers an all-you-care-to-eat menu in a lofted, open concept space with tons of windows and saturated color. Pines services the Muir Housing Community as well as commuter students and staff with its proximity to classrooms and other meeting spaces.
Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Meeting Planning Services | From the first steps in planning to the conclusion of your program, our specialists manage numerous logistics and guide you through every aspect of your event including airport transportation, catering and menu planning, social programs, and more! |
| Registration Services | Hospitality and Conference Services offers a variety of web registration packages to fit the needs and budget of any conference group. Packages are available to UC San Diego Departments, Affiliates and Summer Conference Groups. |
Technology
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Audio-Visual Event Services | UC San Diego Audio-Visual Event Services provides an array of fee-based audio-visual support and production services for large and small events held on campus. Services include video production and editing, sound reinforcement for special events, and AV equipment rental to individuals or groups. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi access is available |
Area Attractions
| Attraction | Description |
|---|---|
| Birch Aquarium at Scripps | As the public outreach center for the renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium brings guests into the exciting world of cutting-edge research. Explore interactive exhibits and come face to face with exciting creatures including a rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle, Leopard Sharks, and Seahorses. Don't miss the Dive Show in the two-story Giant Kelp Forest or the outdoor touch pools that feature stunning ocean views. (Source courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority) |
| The San Diego Zoo | An urban paradise for all ages, the San Diego Zoo is a must-see in Southern California. Spend the day monkeying around in our tropical oasis as you visit amazing habitats for animals such as gorillas, Komodo dragons, tigers, flamingos, mandrills, polar bears, birds of paradise, giant tortoises, elephants, and more. Visit the Australian Outback to see our colony of more than 25 koalas. A stroll through Africa Rocks reveals the animal and plant inhabitants of six iconic African habitats. Enjoy a guided tour on a double-decker bus or an aerial view from Skyfari, and dine in the peaceful surroundings of Albert's Restaurant. (Source courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority) |
| Sea World San Diego | Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for its amazing animals, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides, beautiful landscaping and education programs for all ages. Unforgettable experiences begin immediately at SeaWorld's interactive arrival experience, Explorer's Reef. Guests enter under an iconic wave sculpture and are immediately immersed into an undersea adventure where they can touch a shark, interact with a ray and feel tiny cleaner fish gently nibble at their hands. Little explorers will be delighted with our all-new realm, Ocean Explorer, featuring five new children's rides and three new animal encounters to help unlock the ocean's deepest mysteries. (Source courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority) |
| La Jolla Playhouse | The Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse is internationally-renowned for creating some of the most exciting and adventurous work in American theatre, through its new play development initiatives, its innovative Without Walls series, artist residencies and commissions. Currently led by Artistic Director and 2017 Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley and Managing Director Debby Buchholz, the Playhouse was founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, and Mel Ferrer. La Jolla Playhouse has had 32 productions transfer to Broadway, garnering 38 Tony Awards, among them the currently-running hit musicals COME FROM AWAY, JERSEY BOYS, MEMPHIS, THE WHO'S TOMMY, as well as Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS and the Pulitzer Prize-winning I AM MY OWN WIFE, both fostered as part of the Playhouse's Page to Stage Program. (Source courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority) |
| Torrey Pines Golf Course | In San Diego, golf is serious business. Host of the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, home of the annual Buick Invitational, headquarters to the biggest names in the industry and hailed by Golf Digest as, "one of the top 50 golf destinations in the world" - whether you're looking for ocean views desert sun or mountain vistas, every one of our 93 courses will challenge your skill level. But the biggest challenge of all will be to try and wipe that smile off your face. |
| PETCO Park | The Gaslamp Quarter buzzes with energy when the San Diego Padres are home. The two-time defending National League West Champions are sure to attract huge crowds, so take a few minutes to plan your trip to beautiful PETCO Park. Here you will find everything you need to know, from where to park, how to catch batting practice, and where to celebrate after the game. |
| Westfield Shoppingtown UTC | Located near La Jolla, Westfield Shoppingtown UTC is set amidst lush floral landscaping, graceful fountains and meandering promenades. You'll find more than 160 select stores, including Abercrombie & Fitch, bebe, Coach, Hollister, j.jill, Lucky Brand Jeans, Pottery Barn, Sephora and Nordstrom. In addition to great shopping and entertainment, enjoy our Olympic-sized ice rink and fabulous dining at The Marketplace Food Court or Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Peking Palace and Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill. |
| Balboa Park | Balboa Park is a San Diego must-see destination, just minutes from downtown. The Park is home to 17 major museums, several performing arts venues, lovely gardens, and many other cultural and recreational attractions, including the San Diego Zoo. With a variety of cultural institutions laid out among its 1,200 beautiful and lushly planted acres, Balboa Park is the nation's largest urban cultural park. (Source courtesy of San Diego Tourism Authority) |
