Transportation and Lodging

Travel

The MoBI conference will be held at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, home of the Swartz Center for Computational Neuroscience, on the University of California San Diego campus.

Directions

Public Transportation

The #30 bus takes you to UCSD from La Jolla and other coastal points South. The #101 takes you to UCSD from all coastal points North. There are a variety of other bus routs, which can be explored at the MTS site.

Ride Sharing

Address to enter: 10100 Hopkins Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

Driving to SCCN from the South

From North Torrey Pines Rd (exit going west from Interstate 5), turn east on UCSD Northpoint Drive, just north of The Salk Institute. Continue east on Hopkins Drive, which turns right (south). SCCN is in the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) building East entrance on the right, just south of the large (RIMAC) gym facility.

Driving to SCCN from the North

From Genesee Rd (exit going west from Interstate 5), turn left/south at the top of the hill onto North Torrey Pines Rd, then again left/east at first opportunity (UCSD Northpoint Drive). Continue east on Hopkins Drive, which turns right (south). SCCN is in the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) building East entrance on the right, just south of the large (RIMAC) gym facility.

Parking at SCCN

The Hopkins Parking Structure is just south of SDSC. Visitor spaces are on the top Level 7; UC faculty 'A' permit spaces are on the top entrance Level 6. To enter, turn right (West) on Voigt Lane, go up the hill about 60 m, enter the parking garage on the right (at Level 6) and (visitors) drive up to Level 7. Buy and a parking permit from the machines at the (SW & NE) corners of the parking structure and display it under your windshield.

Walking to SCCN

From the SE corner of any parking garage Level, take the elevator or stairs down to Level One. Exit the garage on to Voight Drive then take a left on Hopkins Drive. Continue walking north about 50m, then turn left (west) into the first driveway past the garge towards the SDSC Building East Entrance. Climb the stairway or take the small elevator located to the left of the stairs. Once in the Supercomputer Center lobby (level B1), SCCN is on your right (north).


Lodging

Suggested hotels

UC Rates: The listings below include details on requesting UC discounted rates, which vary by hotel. Please contact us if you encounter any difficulties.

Embassy Suites La Jolla // 4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 // (858) 453-0400

The Embassy Suites La Jolla offers UC San Diego discounted rates on a first come, first serve basis. These rates are subject to availability. The suites can accommodate up to six people and are a great option for sharing a room to reduce the cost or for families. Free breakfast and a free shuttle to the workshop are included in the price. It is about a fifteen minute car or Uber/Lyft ride to the workshop location.

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Empress Hotel // 7766 Fay Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037 // (858) 454-3001

The Empress Hotel, situated just steps from some of San Diego's famous sandy beaches and downtown La Jolla, is only minutes from popular attractions. The Empress is a 15 minute drive from campus and offers a UC San Diego discounted rate, subject to availability, use code UCSD on their website empress-hotel.com to activate.

Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar // 11920 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130 // (858)-792-5557.

The Hampton Inn San Diego/Del Mar offers special UC San Diego rates and it located just 5 miles from campus and within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. A complimentary shuttle which runs M-F, 8am - 3:45pm (reservations required in advance) is available as well as complimentary WiFI and a breakfast buffet. Discounted parking is available at $8 per vehicle, per night.

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The following hotels may not be offering special rates at this time.

La Jolla Shores Hotel // 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037 // (866) 976-6659

The La Jolla Shores Hotel, located on the La Jolla Shores Beach near downtown La Jolla, offers a UC San Diego discounted rate as well as a free shuttle to the workshop location, about a 15 minute drive. This hotel is a great option for those who wish to be close to the beach and La Jolla Shores shops.

Estancia La Jolla // 9700 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 // (855) 430-7503

Estancia La Jolla, a four star hotel and spa, offers a UC San Diego discounted rate. This rate is subject to availability. The Estancia is within walking distance to the workshop location.