NOTE: The information on these pages is provided as a guide to UC San Diego affiliates only, regarding immigration law and UC San Diego policy– not as a general guide to immigration law. If you are affiliated with another insitution, contact your international services office first. In all cases, consult a qualified immigration professional.
Here are some alternatives to short term housing in San Diego. You must contact the home stay provider, hotel, or hostel directly. The UC San Diego International Center does not arrange temporary accommodations, but offers helpful advice and tips about any questions you may have about housing.
Home Stay Programs
Live with an American host family and learn about American culture. Private and shared rooms available. Apply at least 4-6 weeks before arrival.
- San Diego Homestay
Application fee required. Weekly/monthly rates available.
www.sandiegohomestay.com - Homestay Services International
Application fee required. Weekly/monthly rates available.
http://www.homestayservices.com/ - Scarlett Homestay Services
Application fee required.
http://www.scarletthomestay.com/
Hotels (map)
There are many hotels near UC San Diego. The following two are within walking distance of UC San Diego:
Best Western by the Sea |
Courtyard by Marriot - Sorrento Valley/La Jolla |
Empress Hotel in La Jolla |
Holiday Inn Express La Jolla |
Holiday Inn Express Sorrento Valley |
Homestead San Diego |
Hotel La Jolla at the Shores |
La Jolla Inn |
Marriott Residence Inn |
Sheraton La Jolla Hotel |
Woodfin Hotel San Diego |
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Youth Hostels
Youth hostels in the San Diego area are far from UC San Diego, but offer dormitory-style housing at a lower rate than hotels. Some have kitchen facilities.
Banana Bungalow San Diego |
Lucky D's Hostel 615 8th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 595-0000 http://www.luckydshostel.com |
Hostelling International-Point Loma |
Ocean Beach International Hostel 4961 Newport Avenue Ocean Beach, CA 92107 (619) 223-7873 www.californiahostels.com |
Hostelling International-San Diego |
USA Hostels San Diego 726 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-232-3100 www.usahostels.com |