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Finding the Library

Driving Directions

Part One

From San Diego

I-5 North or I-15 North to Highway 78 in North San Diego County

From Los Angeles

I-5 South or I-15 South to Highway 78 in San Diego County

Part Two

From I-5:

  1. Highway 78 EAST to Twin Oaks Valley Road exit
  2. RIGHT onto Twin Oaks Valley Road
  3. LEFT into the campus at Craven Road.

From I-15:

  1. Highway 78 WEST to Twin Oaks Valley Road exit
  2. LEFT onto Twin Oaks Valley Road
  3. LEFT into the campus at Craven Road.

Parking Directions

campus map

This information below is provided with Library visitors in mind. Please visit Parking Services for complete campus parking information, maps, and policies.

Visitor's Pass

Visitors can purchase a parking permit from one of the permit vending machines in LOT B or C, or from Parking Services located in FCB (Foundation Classroom Building).

Parking Close the Library

LOT C or LOT B are the closest walk to the Library. For a relatively level walk, there is a temporary dirt parking (called LOTS X, Y, Z) with an entrance on Twin Oaks Valley Rd. LOT N is closed during construction of a parking structure and set to reopen Summer of 2010.

Employee-only Parking

LOT E, H, and sections of F are only available to faculty and staff. Visiting Cal State employees may also park in these lots with their own campus parking permit.