Geisel Library, San Diego

Name: Geisel Library
Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego, 92093-5004, United States
Telephone: +1 858-534-2230

#156 among attractions in San Diego

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Facts and practical information

Geisel Library is the main library building of the University of California, San Diego. It is named in honor of Audrey and Theodor Seuss Geisel. Theodor is better known as children's author Dr. Seuss. The building's distinctive architecture, described as occupying "a fascinating nexus between brutalism and futurism", has resulted in its being featured in the UC San Diego logo and becoming the most recognizable building on campus. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1970 (55 years ago)Architectural style: BrutalismFloors: 8Coordinates: 32°52'52"N, 117°14'13"W

Address

9500 Gilman DrNorthern San Diego (Torrey Pines)San Diego 92093-5004 United States

Contact

+1 858-534-2230

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Day trips

Geisel Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Birch Aquarium, Old Scripps Building, San Diego California Temple, Stuart Collection.

1.3 miSW
Zoo, Aquarium, Natural history museum
Birch Aquarium, San Diego
34 min walk • Nestled on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Birch Aquarium is a window to the wonders of marine life, located in the picturesque city of San Diego. As part of the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, this public exploration...
1.5 miSW
Park
Old Scripps Building, San Diego
38 min walk • The Old Scripps Building is a historic research facility on the campus of the University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, California.
1.1 miSE
Temple
San Diego California Temple, San Diego
29 min walk • The San Diego California Temple is the 47th constructed and 45th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
~1570 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Stuart Collection, San Diego
8 min walk • The Stuart Collection is a collection of public art on the campus of the University of California San Diego.
~500 ftS
Square
Price Center, San Diego
3 min walk • Price Center is a student center located in the center of the University of California San Diego campus, just south of Geisel Library. As one of the largest student centers in the country, Price Center serves more than 30,000 visitors a day.
~1070 ftS
Universities and schools
University of California, San Diego
6 min walk • The University of California, San Diego is a public land-grant research university in San Diego, California.
0.7 miNW
Library, Architecture, Laboratory
The Salk Institute, San Diego
17 min walk • The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a scientific research institute located in the La Jolla community of San Diego, California, US. The independent, non-profit institute was founded in 1960 by Jonas Salk, the developer of the polio vaccine; among the founding consultants were Jacob Bronowski and Francis Crick.
0.7 miW
Archaeological site
Audrey Geisel University House, San Diego
18 min walk • The Audrey Geisel University House, historically known as the William Black House, is the private residence of the Chancellor of the University of California San Diego.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego
19 min walk • La Jolla Playhouse is a not-for-profit, professional theatre on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.
1.3 miNW
Beach
Black's Beach, San Diego
33 min walk • Black's Beach is a secluded section of beach beneath the bluffs of Torrey Pines on the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, San Diego, California, United States. It is officially part of Torrey Pines State Beach.
0.6 miS
Music venue, Nightlife, Restaurant
Ché Café, San Diego
15 min walk • The Ché Café is a worker co-operative, social center, and live music venue located on the University of California San Diego campus in La Jolla, California, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Geisel Library open?

Geisel Library is open:

Monday 8 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 11 pm
Thursday 8 am - 11 pm
Friday 8 am - 11 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Geisel Library?

Nearby attractions include Price Center, San Diego (3 min walk), University of California, San Diego (6 min walk), Stuart Collection, San Diego (8 min walk), The Salk Institute, San Diego (17 min walk).

How to get to Geisel Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Geisel Library:

Bus

Warren College • Lines: Il, Ol (6 min walk)
Mandeville Center • Lines: Me, Ms (7 min walk)

Light rail

UC San Diego Central Campus • Lines: 510 (10 min walk)
VA Medical Center • Lines: 510 (17 min walk)