- when: We went last year during H.S. spring break and son is now a freshman there and we have been there a few times since.
- places to stay: We stayed at The W at the south end of the campus, next to Westwood Village, because of perks with Marriott. Luskin is also nice. We like both locations equally. Another good option is Tiverton House, owned by UCLA for mostly patients at the hospital, but they will also make it available for UCLA visitors. It’s more basic, has no AC, and priced better. Bonus if you’re driving, they offer free parking.
- travel to/from: If you are flying and do not plan to sightsee, you might consider taking an uber to/from the airport. It’s easy to get by on foot around the campus and Westwood Village. If you have a car, it can be costly to park. If you’re there for a few days, you could use one of the few garages next to the campus that are more affordable - look up Air Garage. Also, in and around the campus, there’s short term parking and you can pay using the Park Mobile app. I think it costs $.45 per transaction and free if you go to the kiosk. But it’s nice to have to be able to extend parking time if needed.
- S22 loved the campus vibe, it was buzzing with lots of students on the move, out on campus, clustered in groups, sitting on the lawn, etc. It was a good match for him compared to the other UC campuses we toured (SD, I) which felt like they lacked school spirit.
- Sign up for the tour: Campus Tours | UCLA Undergraduate Admission. The guide was really good and took us to the must see things on campus.
- Places to eat: lots of places in the village to fit all budgets and preferences. If you have a car, you’ll have even more options! Around the Village, we like CAVA.
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