Travel & Accommodations
General Information
The HEDS Summer School will take place in the Hojel Hall of the Americas Auditorium on the northwest side of the UC San Diego campus.
Snack breaks are provided to all school attendees. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are only automatically included for students and postdocs studying at US based institutions. (Note! These are default included for those staying in campus housing, but others not staying in campus housing need to let us know you need meals, or we will not have a space for you.) International students/postdocs and research professionals may purchase a meal package to obtain a dining hall card. Details are available on the page below under "On-Campus Accommodation".
The school will host a welcome reception with light food and a closing reception that are open to all school attendees. Once ready, more information will be posted on the "Program" page.
Travel to UC San Diego
Airport
Those arriving by air should fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN), which is about 15 miles from campus.
Getting to Campus
- The San Diego Trolley UC San Diego Blue Line recently opened. The Trolley does not go all the way to/from the airport, but information on public transit between the airport and Trolley is here.
- Uber, Lyft, taxis, and airport shuttles are all available at the airport.
- Driving directions to campus can be found here. We discourage those of you who will be staying on campus from renting a car as parking is very tricky (hard to find and expensive) on campus. Daytime parking only is available on a first come first served basis. Details can be found below under "Parking".
- You can pre-arrange a ride from the airport to the UC San Diego Pangea Parking drop-off site with SuperShuttle.
Parking
Out of Town Guests
We discourage those of you who will be staying on campus from renting a car as parking is very tricky (hard to find and expensive) on campus.
Local Guests
If you are local, daytime conference parking is available first come first served. We recommend that you park in the Pangea Parking Structure. Driving directions to the UCSD campus can be found here.
Pay with the ParkMobile App
1-Day B
- Rate: $8/day
- Valid in these spaces: S and B, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Access Your ParkMobile Account
Most people prefer to access ParkMobile using their mobile app; however, you can also manage your ParkMobile account or pay for parking on the ParkMobile website. Log into your ParkMobile account.
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How to Pay
- Conference Services guests park in any B or S parking space in a campus parking lot.
- Enter zone number 47800.
- Confirm your information, including location, license plate, time and cost.
Other Payment Options
We recommend using the ParkMobile app for the best virtual access experience. If you are unable to use the app, you can use this web option.
Online Parking Permits
1-Day B
- Rate: $8/day
- Valid in these spaces: S and B, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
7-Day B (consecutive days)
- Rate: $35
- Valid in these spaces: S and B, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
How to Purchase Permits Online
- Go to online sales.
- Select “Get Permits.”
- Select “Guest Account.”
- Click the “register here” link to create your guest account.
- After completing your guest user registration, select “Guest Account” and login.
- You will need:
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- Your vehicle information (make, model, and license plate number)
- A valid Visa, Mastercard, American Express card or student account
- Access to a printer to print your permit which will be attached to your email receipt
Overnight Parking
In the event that you really do need overnight parking over the course of the school, you can try your hand with a permit following the instructions above. Please note that the school organizers cannot help with this.
Be aware that parking permits are required on the UC San Diego campus seven days a week: Monday-Friday from 7:00am to 11:00pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 10:30am to 11:00pm.
Scholars Drive Parking Structure is the closest parking location for overnight parking for long term needs.
Parking is by permit only and parking spaces are not guaranteed. The University does not guarantee the availability of parking spaces within close proximity of the Organization’s housing or activities. Transportation & Parking Services will be directly responsible for selling all permits via their website and permits can be purchased beginning June 19th, 2023.
On-Campus Accommodation
2025 update in progress. Thank you for your patience.
Meals
2025 update in progress. Thank you for your patience.
Hotels
For those not receiving financial support, we have compiled a list of nearby hotels. We cannot assist with hotel booking arrangements.
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
720 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9765
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
(855) 430-7503
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla
8901 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 587-1770
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
3299 Holiday Ct, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-5500
Hyatt Regency La Jolla At Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 552-1234
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
10950 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 558-1500
COVID-19 Information
Masking & Vaccination Requirements
Masking is not required but encouraged while in Summer School sessions. Proof of vaccination and testing/symptom-screening is not required to attend the event or to stay in on-campus housing.
What if I feel sick during the school?
Please use common sense. If you do not feel well, stay home. If you arrive in San Diego and start to feel sick, please purchase a rapid test. Rapid tests will not be available at the event, but you can purchase them locally at CVS if you need them. It is located at 8831 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, which is a short walk from campus.
