University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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DigitalNomadDream
Los Angeles, CA18 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
I agree with many of the other reviewers that this campus is stunningly beautiful. This is where many movies have been filmed, including The Godfather, Old School, Legally Blonde. One of the most iconic spots on campus is the grassy quad between Royce Hall and Powell Library. Other scenic spots include the Bruin Bear at the foot of Bruin Walk, Tongva Steps, the Sculpture Garden on North campus and the Botanical Gardens on South campus. If you want to avoid the parking costs, which can range from eight dollars to $24, depending on how long you’re there, park at one of the cheaper parking structures in Westwood Village, put on your walking shoes and walk the quarter mile to campus.
Written June 29, 2024
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SeeTheW0rld62
Sunnyvale, CA2,390 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Amazingly, this was my first visit to the UCLA campus. I wanted to see it but I didn't want to pay $14 for a full day of parking to walk around for 30 minutes so we drove around the loop. It's a nice campus. I heard that the land area is the smallest of all the UCs with the largest enrollment.
Written August 30, 2022
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AlaraAygen
Los Angeles, CA337 contributions
Feb 2022
UCLA has the most beautiful campus ever (although I am a little biased since I'm a student here). You can relax near the Janns steps, grab a coffee at Kerckhoff Hall, or take a stroll in the Statue Garden. One downside is that parking is expensive (e.g. $8 for 2 hours).
Written February 23, 2022
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permia
Ireland67,094 contributions
Oct 2019
We arrived early from Downtown on Sunday morning and saw a well-supported charity walk underway.
We enjoyed a couple hours strolling around the great campus, taking in the numerous landmark sights. The four original buildings are gorgeous. Royce Hall was modelled on the Milanese Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio and has light filled vaulted arches.
Powell Library has impressive architectural styling. In Romanesque Revival form it was also inspired by an Italian Basilica. It is named in honour of the university librarian with a tenure of 17 years from 1944.
Marvellous modern sculptures are to be admired in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. An outstanding collection. A number of interesting temporary exhibitions were underway at the Fowler Museum.
We enjoyed a couple hours strolling around the great campus, taking in the numerous landmark sights. The four original buildings are gorgeous. Royce Hall was modelled on the Milanese Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio and has light filled vaulted arches.
Powell Library has impressive architectural styling. In Romanesque Revival form it was also inspired by an Italian Basilica. It is named in honour of the university librarian with a tenure of 17 years from 1944.
Marvellous modern sculptures are to be admired in the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden. An outstanding collection. A number of interesting temporary exhibitions were underway at the Fowler Museum.
Written January 26, 2020
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Mike S
Fort Lauderdale, FL35 contributions
Aug 2019
The campus and buildings are old school and have remarkable architecture. The campus is worth the walk around. There are lots of notable places to visit and see what is on TV. I would recommend a trip to walk around Westwood which is the small town adjoined to UCLA campus. Parking is a bit steep in the area. I park in structure 8 for $12 per day and it has lots of public spaces on deck 3 next to UCLA Medical Center.
Written February 19, 2020
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Billzes
Los Angeles, CA57 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
« I am no stranger to UCLA...I’ve driven by it many times on the 405 Freeway » Martin Mull once said at an Ackerman at Noon appearance.
In fact I spent four years here as an undergraduate and am grateful for having been able to attend this great institution !!!
Now I work nearby and can eat my lunch in the Village and reminisce
In fact I spent four years here as an undergraduate and am grateful for having been able to attend this great institution !!!
Now I work nearby and can eat my lunch in the Village and reminisce
Written December 28, 2020
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GlobalGypsy_13
San Diego, CA2,643 contributions
Feb 2020
UCLA is an urban oasis located in the Westwood area of LA because it has wonderfully landscaped green campus. The dogwood was blooming when we visited in mid-February. There's also a large botanical garden on campus that we're saving for our next LA trip.
Written February 26, 2020
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Sheryl
Phoenix, AZ1,119 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
University of California, referred to as [UCLA], is a world-renowned public research university located in Los Angeles, USA.
Since our stay was short, the school was too big, so we found a nearby spot to visit.
The atmosphere of the whole school is very good!! On Friday afternoon, I saw club activities on the grass, readers in the library or corners of the campus, etc.
Since our stay was short, the school was too big, so we found a nearby spot to visit.
The atmosphere of the whole school is very good!! On Friday afternoon, I saw club activities on the grass, readers in the library or corners of the campus, etc.

Written December 5, 2023
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moishe lieblingsmensch
Lund, Sweden13 contributions
Apr 2024 • Business
If you look at the news grom UCLA, which kind of professors are working there you understand that this university is totally overrated. Nice buildings, but an aggressive crowd of anti-Semitic students and teachers around. By one word: A no go!
Written April 28, 2024
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Chris F
San Francisco, CA1,811 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a great school and a fun place to visit weather you are a student here or not. The campus has lots of beautiful architecture, with museums, Pauley Pavilion (a large indoor arena), a sculpture garden and lots of other things to see and do. There is plenty of parking in multiple parking garages on the campus with a large campus store located close to the Westwood (south campus) entrance. UCLA is a fun place to go to school too and worth a visit.
Written February 16, 2020
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Ciao a tutti, la prox estate sarò a Los Angeles con la mia famiglia e vorrei sapere se è possibile visitare il college e in quale modo si può fare!!!!Grazie
Written November 27, 2018
Yes. You can visit the campus.
Written November 29, 2018
My son is scheduled for a college visit at UCLA followed by a visit at USC. Any recommendations as to a hotel near UCLA and best public transportation route to USC. Thank you.
Written November 27, 2018
Hotel Angeleno or the Beverly Hilton. There is also a Holiday Inn Express nearby in West L.A. There is no ideal public transit between USC & UCLA, with the "best option" being city buses. With that in mind, it would be better to rent a car while in L.A. or use Lyft/Uber. Both universities are extremely difficult to get into, with UCLA being more difficult academically. USC will set you, or your son, back at least $200K without scholarships or grants, NOT including room and board (housing & meal plan). Downtown L.A., close to USC, has many more hotel options.
Written November 27, 2018
Bonjour, j 'ai vu que vous êtes allé visité l’université d' UCLA. Pouvez-vous me dire comment dois ton faire pour y aller.? Y a t'il des jours de visite? Dois t'on passer par un organisme pour réserver la visite? Où me suffit'il de me présenter peu importe le jour?
Je vous remercie d'avance pour votre retour
Written September 27, 2018
hola, no se paga por entrar sino por el parking (estacionamiento) y lo que puedes visitar es todo el campus, ingresar a las escuelas por ej, yo entre a la de leyes porque soy abogada y con mi hija ingresamos tambien a la de fisica.
No hay que hacer ninguna reserva previa.
Yo utilice auto rentado entonces ingrese con el auto.
Que pasen bien !!
Written November 4, 2018
Hi, I'm going to go there from Downtown LA by metro.
Could you please advise me the best way to go to there from Culver City Metro station?
Written July 30, 2018
Why not take the Wiltshire Boulevard bus from downtown to Westwood? It’s more direct and does not require a transfer.
Written July 30, 2018
Boa tarde.
Eu estou indo a Los Angeles em Julho agora e fiquei interessado nessa visita a UCLA. Precisava te fazer algumas perguntas:
Esse passeio é gratuito?
Posso ir direto ou tenho que agendar?
Por onde agendo a visita?
Qual o melhor horário para visita?
Desde já agradeço.
Written June 19, 2018
Olá Fabio
O campus da UCLA fica no bairro Westwood em LA, entre as ruas Hilgard, Le Conte, Gayley e Sunset blvd. Parece uma grande praça, sem cercas e muros (não em toda a extensão). Para visitar o campu vc não precisa agendar... a menos que queira visitar algum departamento específico. Pode inclusive parar nas lojas (tem uma gigante próximo à estátua do urso Bruin) e comprar cadernos, pastas, roupas e tudo que puder imaginar com o símbolo da universidade. A visita vale muito a pena. Prédios antigos contrastando com construções novas, praças maravilhosas; além de estar num bairro super charmoso e delicioso de andar a pé. Inclusive, estacionar nas redondezas é um transtorno... a menos que pare no Ralph’s da Le Conte ou que esteja disposto a gastar com estacionamento. O campus é enorme. Se quiser andar por tudo, precisa deixar um dia para isso. Aproveite bastante!!! (Aiii que saudades de lá!!!!)
Written June 20, 2018
There is parking on Campus. Proceed to main entrance and pull to attendant station....explain you are there for a tour or campus visit. They will give you directions to parking garage. You will pay the parking fee to attendant...I believe it was only 3-5 dollars...
Written June 11, 2018
There is parking. A kiosk at the driveway guides you. I honestly cannot remember if we paid to park there( we were visiting several places & they all start to mesh...).
Written June 12, 2018
pamelachase66
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Hello UCLA is my daughters dream school as well. When is the best time of year to schedule a tour ?
Written May 18, 2018
Do not go after classes are over...we went last week of April, while classes were finishing and orienting new students was taking place......call in advance!
Written June 11, 2018
Yes, I attended a conference there and the ground and a few buildings were open for public. The main mall was quite busy. Big museums were also open for public.
Written April 30, 2018
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