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Salk Institute

10010 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, CA
858 453 4100 Ext. 1200
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Ranked #9 of 24 attractions in La Jolla
Type: Educational Sites
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Culver City, California
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122 reviews 122 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

The one hour tour of the Salk Institute is fantastic. You learn a lot about the ideas behind Louis Kahn's design. The campus is very well maintained and the docents answer all the questions you may have. Unfortunately, you cannot enter the labs or many of the study areas on the tour, but you will still enjoy the tour very... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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123 helpful votes 123 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013 via mobile

I did ot have a chance to enter in the building, but from outside it is an impressive architectural work, very well located. It is in my list for the next visit.

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Arlington Heights IL
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18 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

The main buildings at the Salk Institute were designed by Louis Kahn and remain as striking and individual as the day they were built. If you are an architecture buff and are in the area, you should stops by for a visit. The cliffs next to the campus are used by hang gliders and there are always a number of... More

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San Diego, CA
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Longtime San Diegans that had never visited this architectural treasure, we decided to embrace our local attractions as if we were tourists. Hour-long tours are given M- F at noon. Our guide was an architect who was fabulous. Besides giving us the history of the place, we learned so much about the gifted architect, Louis Kahn, and his trademark features,... More

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La Jolla, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

The architecture is unrivaled and this in on my list of 15 best places to photograph in San Diego. It's really a gem.

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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41 attraction reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

For anyone interested in architecture and scientific research, a visit to the Salk Institute in La Jolla is a must. As one of the greatest buildings by one of the most original and significant architects of the 20th century Louis Kahn, it is an architectural masterpiece. Magnificently sited with views of the ocean, the Institute provides innovative spaces to promote... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

My husband and I are very into architecture so we were very excited for this tour. I wasn't sure how my kids would like it but to my surprise they found it fascinating as well. I booked the tour a few weeks in advance online and made a donation. It was about an hour tour but its a very public... More

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calgary
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19 attraction reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2013

If you arena architect, designer or landscape architect, this is a great place ,to walk through. It is a stunning piece of architecture and fascinating structure and central plaza - simplicity of form and materials make this a classic architectural gem. What a nice surprise en route to he glider port just down the road- catch them both at he... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

The architecture and views overlooking the ocean is well worth the trip. If you are a photographer or just want to walk around somewhere new, I highly recommend. Bring a sack lunch, and enjoy. :)

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

A cebter for many types of research in a truly beautify setting overlooking the Pacific. Take the tour.

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