Parents are encouraged to drop students off at Triton Transfer Connect program to allow students the opportunity to fully connect with others. All activities will be geared toward students. Parents may visit local tourist attractions or tour the campus.

Campus tours
Fun things to do in La Jolla

• Geisel Library is packed with resources in the most unique architectural structure on campus. As a student, you'll spend a lot of time there. So get introduced now — take a self-guided tour.
• Tour the Stuart Collection of Art. Walk the campus and take a look at a beautiful and thought-provoking sculpture collection.
• Visit Birch Aquarium it’s just down the hill on our Scripps Institution of Oceanography campus.
• There is a campus tour at 11am leaving from the Student Services Building. Visit admissions.ucsd.edu/tours for more information

• There are 3 malls close by east of campus: La Jolla Village Square, UTC’s Westfield Mall, and Costa Verde Center
• The beach is very close by on La Jolla Shores Drive
• The town of La Jolla is a 5 minute drive down Torrey Pines Road; enjoy, shopping, dinning, or simply taking a scenic walk along the cove.
• Of course there's always Sea World and the San Diego Zoo! www.seaworld.com and www.sandiegozoo.org
• Torrey Pines Golf Course is a mile to the north of campus. www.torreypinesgolfcourse.com
• Visit Balboa Park! Visit the 15 museums, relax in the glorious gardens, or visit the World Beat Center which celebrates cultures of African origins. With over 1,500 acres there is something there for everyone. www.balboapark.org/index.htm
• Visit the Gaslamp Quarter - Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district, where you'll find a truly eclectic blend of food, fun and culture-all within one of San Diego's most historic areas. Stroll past the district's grand, historic buildings restored to their original character. A place where you can see charming Victorian-style commercial buildings constructed between 1873 and 1930. www.gaslamp.org
• Check out another fun San Diego neighborhood, Hillcrest - The heart of San Diego 's Gay and Lesbian Community, Hillcrest offers one-of-a-kind businesses for those looking for a unique experience in dining, shopping, or simply hanging out.
• Pacific Beach - One of the oldest beach communities in San Diego, Pacific Beach is often viewed as the "after-hours" spot for those above the drinking age. However, with its numerous boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops, "PB" is filled with fun and frolic for all ages.
• Seaport Village - Deemed San Diego 's "Landmark for Waterfront Shopping and Dining," Seaport Village houses 57 one-of-a-kind shops & galleries, 4 award winning restaurants, and 13 sidewalk eateries. A great place to walk around by day and dine by night. www.spvillage.com