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Visiting & Tours

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UC San Diego’s campus offers more than just salt air, sunshine and sweeping ocean views. From state-of the-art labs and research facilities to innovative spaces for exploring art and fostering creativity, it’s a destination for bold thinkers and curious minds. Come visit us and discover what it means to be a Triton. Your next big adventure could start here.

Explore our beautiful seaside campus virtually, in person or both—and see what makes UC San Diego the perfect environment to make a big impact. Discover our world-renowned public art collection, marvel at unique architecture or walk along Scripps Pier, where researchers are working to solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Tours are very limited at this time.

• Office of Admissions Tours
• Stuart Collection Tours
• Scripps Institution of Oceanography Tours

GETTING TO CAMPUS

Arriving by car? Our La Jolla campus is conveniently located just off I-5. Visitors can purchase hourly parking at parking pay stations or on their mobile device.

Campus Driving Directions

PUBLIC TRANSIT

Whether you’re arriving by bus, the COASTER train or the Blue Line Trolley that connects our La Jolla campus to the local San Diego community and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

Public Transportation Information

GETTING AROUND CAMPUS

Ready to explore? You might prefer the path less traveled, but if you’re short on time, our campus maps, waypoint indicators and shuttles can help ensure you hit all the campus highlights.

• Campus Maps
• Visitor Parking
• Triton Transit
• Campus Waypoint Location Markers

As a destination for entertainment, inspiration abounds at UC San Diego. From lectures and workshops to concerts and cultural heritage events, we offer ample opportunities to expand your mind beyond the pages of a textbook.

CAMPUS EVENTS

With new and unique offerings every day, there’s something for everyone on our campus calendar.

Campus Calendar of Events

Epstein Family Amphitheater

Our state-of-the-art outdoor entertainment venue is designed with entertainers of the highest caliber in mind.

Amphitheater Events Calendar

We’ve curated a lineup of performing and media arts events to engage, energize and transform the diverse cultural life of the university and San Diego.

ArtPower Events Calendar

Student Events

Embrace your curiosity and form new connections with a full lineup of student-focused events designed to enrich your UC San Diego experience.

Student Events Calendar

Join the sea of blue and gold and cheer our Division I scholar-athletes to victory. There’s never been a more exciting time to be a Triton.

• Triton Box Office
• Game Schedule
• Sports Summer Camps

ARTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

Explore UC San Diego’s wealth of arts events, installations, screenings and more.

Life at UC San Diego

Dining on campus, places to eat at uc san diego.

From late-night eats and coffee shops to a variety of international cuisines, our campus offers dining options to suit every palate.

University Centers Dining

Boba drinks, Indian street food and Thai fusion dishes are just a few of the many offerings within our University Centers, which are home to both locally owned restaurants and well-known national chains.

UC San Diego Housing, Dining and Hospitality: Restaurants and Markets

With an exclusively vegan eatery and lounge, the largest halal-certified residential dining facility in the nation and certified kosher menu options—all with a focus on sustainability—eating on campus has never been easier.

All the Essentials

Uc san diego bookstore.

Stock up on everything from textbooks and computers to the latest Triton gear at the UC San Diego Bookstore, located in Price Center East. Visit the bookstore’s Sunshine Market for convenient grab-n-go products including snacks, groceries and home and dorm essentials.

University Centers Shops & Services

A full-service salon, a bike & skate shop, an Amazon pickup location and more: you’ll find it all here on campus.

Our Target campus store is unique and provides a curated assortment of products and services tailored to the specific needs and wants of students, staff and faculty. It even includes a CVS Pharmacy.

Work Hard, Play Hard

Take a yoga class, navigate our challenge course, learn how to surf or face off against your fellow Tritons in a game of basketball. Between our countless recreational offerings and the year-round Southern California sunshine, it’s easy to stay active both on and off campus.

La Jolla Playhouse

Our campus is home to the Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse, a professional, not-for-profit venue that’s gained nationwide recognition as “the place to see what’s next on the American theatre landscape.”

Craft Center

Our reimagined 11,000 square-foot Craft Center offers classes and workshops ranging from ceramics and woodworking to culinary arts and surfboard shaping.

With study spaces, labs and access to the largest university research library system in the world, the Library is the perfect place to follow your curiosity and think outside the box.

Learn More About the Library

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How effective are university of san diego virtual tours.

It depends how you use them. University of San Diego is a hustling, bustling campus and community. The beauty of University of San Diego virtual tours on CampusReel is that authentic video tours, made by real students, can be spectacular at capturing the University of San Diego vibe. We also go well beyond the confines of the University of San Diego campus by taking you around San Diego. In traditional virtual tours, you will mostly see still, unengaging images and will not see the surrounding area at all – which is why CampusReel virtual tours are so important.

Can a University of San Diego virtual tour replace a traditional in-person visit?

If you cannot visit University of San Diego in person, then we can honestly say that we believe a CampusReel virtual tour of University of San Diego is absolutely the most effective and holistic way to understand the University of San Diego people, campus and community. However, if you do plan on visiting University of San Diego and other colleges in person, we strongly recommend that you at least prescreen your college options on CampusReel before spending the time and money to visit. Most prospective families find that as soon as the step on campus, they instantly know whether or not they like the school – but they’ve already spent all that time and money getting there! Our goal is to eliminate all the time and money visiting University of San Diego in person until you can make a strong educated guess that it’s worth the investment.

What are the downsides of a University of San Diego virtual tour?

The downside of virtually touring University of San Diego on CampusReel is that, admittedly, our technology does not yet mimic the exact feeling and experience of visiting University of San Diego in person. We are working on this though! A common request we also receive from users is to add more perspectives (e.g. student guides) to the platform. Rest assured we are working on adding more CampusReel guides to the University of San Diego virtual tour. However, our selection of guides still far outweighs the available perspectives of traditional virtual tour platforms.

What are the benefits of a University of San Diego virtual tour?

The most obvious benefit of a University of San Diego virtual tour on CampusReel is that is can be accessed from anywhere. This can save families a lot of time and money compared to visiting University of San Diego in person . Another often overlooked benefit of a CampusReel virtual tour is that it goes far beyond a traditional in person tour University of San Diego . Campus visits are limited both in time and scope – how are you expected to truly understand a college in a 1 hour tour? That’s why we stress the added benefit of CampusReel virtual tours – experience University of San Diego and San Diego during different seasons, days of the week, and even hours of the day. What’s game day like? What is finals week life? Again, traditional virtual touring platforms don’t include this benefit.

Check out these related virtual tours:

• Virtal tour to California Baptist University (CBU)
• Virtal tour to Chapman University (CU)
• Virtal tour to Loyola Marymount University (LMU)
• Virtal tour to Santa Clara University (SCU)

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Self Guided Tour Resources

College neighborhood audio tour.

Students and staff are excited to tell you more about their neighborhood!

Once in your college neighborhood, find the sign identifying the audio tour start location (listed below) and click play.

After visiting your college, proceed back to the yellow route on your map to continue your self-guided campus tour.

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Please note: Residence halls are closed to the public.

Welcome to Revelle College. I'm Alyssa a fourth year cognitive and behavioral neuroscience major.

And I'm Andrew, a fourth year in neurobiology and international business major. We are so excited to be your tour guides and tell you more about Revelle College. We love being a part of Revelle. The Revelle community neighborhood truly feels like a home away from home.

Revelle college is situated at the south end of campus. We are neighbors to our friends at Muir College and what will be the new Theater District Living Learning Community for Eighth College, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2023. The heart of Revelle is Revelle Plaza, which is a hub for catching some sun, hanging out with friends between classes, and Revelle events. Within Revelle Plaza is our beautiful fountain. It is one of my favorite spots to sit after a long day.

South of the plaza is Galbraith Hall. Galbraith Hall is home to our Revelle administration, which includes our awesome academic advising team and Revelle College staff. Have a question about classes, research opportunities, or involvement? Need someone to talk to like Dean Sherry, our Dean of Student Affairs? On typical day Galbraith Hall is where you can find our staff at Revelle, who really care about us and are here to support us as students.

Just beyond the plaza to the west is 64 Degrees, our dining facility, you can't miss it. It has a big yellow 64 Degrees sign outside. It is the best and closest spot to grab some food and midnight snacks. Pro tip: the burgers and curly fries are my favorite. Next to that is Roger's Market where students can grab coffee, baked goods, and even fresh groceries.

Next is 64 Degrees and Rogers Market are Revelle's residence halls and apartments. Fargo Hall, Blake Hall, and The Fleet, all named after important research and sailing vessels, are suite-style residence halls for the first-year students. The Keeling Apartments, named after scientist Charles Keeling, our suite-style apartments for the second-year students. Full-time and part-time staff live with the students to help build community and help us when we need it.

In a courtyard between The Fleet and 64 Degrees, stands an anchor that serves as an artistic outlet for our students. We can spray paint the anchor anytime, any color. Recently, it was painted blue and gold to celebrate UC San Diego's annual Spirit Night.

We hope you enjoyed learning more about our neighborhood!

Welcome to Muir College. I'm Lili, I'm a third year student studying microbiology and sociology.

And I'm Vincent, I'm a third year student studying sociology. We are so excited to be your tour guides as we show and tell you more about the Muir College neighborhood.

Muir College is situated on the west side of campus between our amazing neighbors Revelle and Sixth colleges. Muir Quad, your starting point in our neighborhood, is the grassy area amongst the residence halls and Stewart Commons.

The heart of Muir though his Mom's Cafe. Mom's Cafe is always bustling with activity and students throughout the day and, with so many great drink options, it's hard to pick your favorite until you've tried them all.

Within Muir Quad is one of our favorite gathering places. It is our community student hang up, there's a quiet room a conference table, couches for a quick nap and plenty of outlets to charge your devices.

Another favorite spot are the solar powered tables to charge your phone or laptop outside of Mom's Cafe. Here, you can eat your meal from Pines or Roots, meet up with your friends and enjoy our unique sculpture when the world comes to life. This sculpture was the first installed art piece at UC San Diego which was created by a Native American artist, reminding us that we are studying on Kumeyaay land.

If you are looking for quick espresso, milkshake, groceries or some delicious pastries, you have to check out John's Market located on the ground level of the Tamarack Apartments. It's the perfect one-stop shop on the go.

You'll be enjoyed learning more about our neighborhood. Welcome to UC San Diego and life in Muir!

Welcome to Thurgood Marshall College. In this tour, I will guide you through special places in our neighborhood.

My name is Katherine, and I'm excited to guide you through landmarks that will hopefully be the sites of some of the most memorable experiences of your life. Marshall College is dedicated to supporting students and becoming engaged scholars and citizens who are committed to serving society. As we highlight Marshall College focal points, we would like to acknowledge and honor the Kumeyaay people, also known as the Tipai/Ipai of the land upon which UC San Diego stands. Today's audio tour will take you through the current footprint of Thurgood Marshall College. Our college will be going through a complete neighborhood Renaissance over the next two years. So this tour will share history and information for what the footprint will look like when students arrive in fall.

When you arrive on campus, it is likely that Ridge Walk, which is the pedestrian pathway we will take you through today, will have alternate routes mapped those routes have not yet been determined. But regardless, you are part of a vibrant community. Located on the corner of Muir lane, just north of Sungod Lawn is the entrance of the Marshall College footprint. Immediately across from the sign announcing Thurgood Marshall College. This is Chicano Legacy Mural. Working with literature professor Jorge Mariscal, and students in the campus organization Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA), artists Mario Torero created a two by eight foot painting that included familiar faces Cesar Chavez, cultural icons, the corn mother and local places like Chicano Park. He expanded it to a mural size, and the canvas was hung outside Peterson hall in 2009 in an installation that was intended to be temporary. Through extensive campus student activism and campus administration, it was made a permanent mosaic. The mural is now a beloved landmark and a source of pride for the campus community.

About 300 meters north along Ridge Walk is a bronze bust of the college's namesake, the late US Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Born in 1908, in Baltimore, Maryland, Marshall was the great grandson of an enslaved person from the present day Congo region. After attending Lincoln University, he applied to the University of Maryland law school and was denied admission on racial grounds that he later successfully challenged as a lawyer for the NAACP. He mounted various anti-segregation lawsuits culminating in the historic Brown vs Board of Education case in 1954. This was all before he served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Marshall College, with its commitment to a diverse student population and inclusive education, could not be possible without his contributions. During construction, the bronze bust of Justice Thurgood Marshall will be temporarily off display to keep it safe.

Just a few paces away. Along Ridge Walk is a statue of a titan of social transformation by the name of Sojourner Truth. Born into enslavement around 1797, Sojourner Truth overcame incredible hurdles to become a preeminent orator, abolitionist and advocate for women's rights. Her powerful speeches are reported to have electrified crowds. If you approach the six foot bronze statue designed by UC San Diego alumna Manuelita Brown, you will notice the artist's decision to cast truce figure in life size scale, a feature she hoped would invite audiences to engage in Truth's humanity. During construction, the bronze sculpture will also be off display.

Adjacent to the former administration building is one of the newest campus neighborhoods, the North Torrey Pines Living and Learning neighborhood complex and home to Sixth College. The complex houses classrooms, a three story dining area with five restaurants, a market with globally inspired cuisine, and a brilliant art installation, the Stuart Collection same old paradise, where you might choose to wile away your spare hours.

Directly south and across from the new neighborhood, nestled within Mira College, is the Humanities and Social Sciences building known as HSS. It is the current temporary location of Marshall College Academic Advising and Student Affairs and the home of your academic and student life journey here at UC San Diego.

All of this is just a taste of the richness packed into the slice of campus that is Thurgood Marshall College. We hope you enjoy learning more about our neighborhood and hope that this tour marks just the beginning of your exploration. Welcome to UC San Diego and life and Marshall College!

Welcome to Warren College. I'm Journi and my pronouns are she/her. I'm a third year student studying molecular and cell biology.

I'm Ishika and my pronouns are she/her. I'm a third year student studying literature and cognitive science. We're so excited to be your tour guides as we show and tell you more about the Warren College neighborhoods.

We are so glad we can share what we love about being a Warren College student at UC San Diego.

Earl Warren College was established in 1974 as the fourth undergraduate college at UC San Diego. Coming from Price Center and Geisel Library. The Warren College seal is the official welcome to our neighborhood.

Our college motto, "Toward a life and balance," is inspired by the philosophy of our namesake: former Chief Justice Earl Warren. The seal honors not just our motto, but also the legal profession that Justice Warren dedicated his life to.

Warren college is dedicated to cultivating ethically responsible citizen scholars who will flourish during their careers at UC San Diego and beyond.

As you pass through this area, be sure to not just step on it, as it is bad luck for a Warren student to step on the seal so be careful.

High above Warren Mall are two pieces from Stewart Art Collection that have become iconic landmarks at UC San Diego.

The Fallen Star is a small house that looks like it is falling from the Jacobs School of Engineering Building. The inside of the house is designed to instill a feeling of vertigo, the visitors have to find their footing. Similarly this can represent the way new students are asked to adapt mentally and physically to a new college campus.

The second artpiece, Vices and Virtues, sits on top of the Charles Lee Powell Structural Systems Laboratory. Neon signs alternate to display seven vices and seven virtues. It said that the first one you see when you look at the building at the beginning of the new quarter predicts how your quarters come to go.

Welcome to the heart of Warren College, the Warren rock Bear.

This sculpture, simply titled "Bear," was devised by artist Tim Hawkinson and installed in 2005. As part of the Stewart Art Collection.

We in the Warren community affectionately call him Bearl. As a tribute to our namesake former Chief Justice Earl Warren.

Bearl is the unofficial mascot of Warren College and one of the most iconic landmarks at UC San Diego. Even though he is over 26 feet tall and weighs over 180 tons. Bearl is still a cuddly teddy bear.

The courtyard that Bearl calls home is a great place to grab a coffee, have lunch with friends and, of course, steady.

The Warren student experience isn't complete unless you take a picture with Bearl, so be sure to visit him the next time you're in the neighborhood.

The "Warren Grow!" garden is both a community garden and student organization.

A garden functions as a hub for students to harvest fresh produce to distribute to the general community. "Warren Grow!" also allows students to rent a plot to harvest their own produce.

Grow! as a student org, functions to educate the campus community on topics in gardening, sustainability and environmental science. Their mission is to help students get hands-on opportunities to learn how to grow organic vegetables, composting methods and gain leadership opportunities.

The garden is also located near the Warren Student Activity Center (SAC), available to all students who need a break from their busy schedules. Be sure to stop by sometime to check out the fun amenities that SAC has to offer.

Canyon Vista Amphitheater is located in the middle of the Warren College residential neighborhood and connects to the Canyon Vista restaurant, or CV, as we call it.

The name Canyon Vista comes from an amazing view of the canyon that runs through our campus. CV is a great place to grab freshly cooked meals or snacks from the market. You can also visit JK Wood Lounge on the second floor to study.

Located just in front of the amphitheater, are grassy fields where various college events take place. There's also a volleyball court and a basketball hoop nearby and it's a great place to play and distress with friends.

Or you can take the really chill approach and relax with a nap in a hammock under the trees.

Yes, life is good in the world neighborhood.

On behalf of the Warren College community, we'd like to thank you for joining us on this audio tour.

And it's been our pleasure to share with you just some of the reasons why Warren College is so special.

There's truly the best place to live, learn and grow at UC San Diego.

We look forward to seeing you on campus very soon.

Welcome to Middle Earth. The Middle Earth terrace, where you're standing, and the Gospel Lounge below is the multipurpose hub in the heart of Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC). Here, students can study, hold club meetings or jam out on the piano. Students living on campus can use their student ID to access the lounge at any time.

Middle Earth opens up to the ERC Green, an open field where you'll often find students studying, playing sports and relaxing. Many events hosted on ERC Green such as Welcome Week, MMW Blowout and Taste of ERC. Attendees of the event can enjoy free food, engage in fun activities and get to meet other students throughout the year. Fun fact: the mix match trees are not an accident. The landscape designer deliberately planted trees representing each of the regions of the world so we can find a tree from each continent.

Looking to the north of the green is the ERC dining hall Cafe Ventanas, or cafe V for short. Looking at the building, it's obvious why the cafe's namesake stems from the Spanish word for "windows," ventanas. Inside Cafe V, there are three stations, including Triton Grill and a global food station. The grill has all the basics like burgers, fries and sandwiches. Another station allows students to build their own pizza, salads, mac and cheese bowl, dessert and more. The possibility at the station are endless.

Cafe V is most famous for its global station, which embodies the theme of ERC, serving a rotation of regional cuisine. Many of these dishes, we might students of a home cooked meal and give them the opportunity to try new food. Cafe V also takes part in the celebration of many holidays. Some of the past years' celebration have included Dia de los Muertos, where Mexican dishes were served. For Mardi Gras celebration, the chef cooked up some classic southern food, and the Lunar New Year celebration had many Asian inspired dishes. Cafe V is one of the buildings that are open to the public during Triton Days. So please stop by for some coffee or grab a bite. Please note campus pandemic protocol requires a masks to be worn in any indoor campus space.

Looking toward the western part of the ERC Green are the ERC residence halls. In keeping with college's global theme, each residence hall is named after a cultural region of the world, starting with North America Hall, all the way to Africa Hall on the opposite side. In a residence hall, students live a "suite life" and each suite comes in six or seven single, double or triple bathrooms surrounding a shared common area like living rooms and a communal bathroom.

Nestled between the continental residence hall, you can find it Ellie's Garden. Ellie's Garden is an ERC organization where a students can lend a helping hand and try fresh produce while meeting other students. Fresh food is just one plus of on campus living here at ERC.

The east side of the ERC green on either side of the Middle Earth terrace, where you're standing, are the ERC apartments, which are each fully complete apartments with single and double bedrooms, living room, bathroom and a full kitchen. First-year students can be assigned to either a residence hall suite or apartment. Second-year eligible students can also live in apartments or building of their choice, or International House. Please note in order to comply with the current campus pandemic protocol. The residential facilities are currently not open to visitors or guests. Please respect our students' privacy and the campus policy and do not enter any residence halls or apartments.

To the south of the year see green is the Student Activity Center. Inside is one of the two ERC the laundry rooms, where students can wash their clothes. This building also includes the parcel center and Amazon lockers where a student can receive any of their mail. There are also a pool and foosball tables which is a popular place for students to hang out and relax. This is also the location where you can find while Manning COVID-19 testing vending machines on campus, free for all UC San Diego students.

Across Scholars Drive, on the east side of ERC, is an array of apartments interconnected by several sky bridges that make up one of ERC's most famous landscape, International House or I-House. Spanning the length of the east side along I-walk, where residents gather to socialize while enjoying a quick game of basketball. I-House is the oldest and largest living learning community on campus, which are specialized neighborhoods open to students from all of UC San Diego through a separate application process. As apartment-style buildings, each student is assigned to a single or double bedroom witha living room, dining room and full kitchen and bathroom. The I-House deliberately houses American and visiting international students together to create a globally focused community that's famous for its effort to foster international awareness and intercultural understanding through a melting pot of fun and intellectually stimulating activity.

Embedded within I-House is one of our newest LLCs, the Raza Living Learning Community where students from all colleges and from abroad can live and learn more about the Latinx culture and history both in the U.S. and Latin America. Again, in order to comply with current campus pandemic protocol, the residential facilities are not currently open to any visitors or guests. Please respect our students' privacy and the campus policy and do not enter any I-House apartments.

Sixth College, founded in 2001, with the goal of preparing students to become dynamic and engaged citizens of the 21st century through the exploration of culture, art, and technology.

We had the pleasure of moving to our permanent home in the fall of 2020, the North Torrey Pines Living Learning Community. Our neighborhood was designed to bring together all aspects of the student experience. The surrounding buildings bring together academic, residential, recreational, creative, dining, and commercial spaces. The goal was to create a space that Sixers would love to call home and the community at large would love to visit.

Our tour begins to the north with Catalyst Hall, named for that special ingredient needed to kickstart a reaction. This building is home to the Sixth College Hub. Students visit The Hub to meet with academic advisors, Student Affairs staff, CAT writing program professors, and CAPS counselors. Provost Lakshmi Chilukuri began a colorful painted rock garden as a way to sit and connect with Sixers. Make sure to stop by and take a look at the hand painted art.

Across from The Hub is a 125-seat lecture hall. Right next to that is Plant Power, one of our eateries. Our Commuter Center is located on the street level and gives our commuter students a place to pass time between classes, heat up their lunch, or rent a locker to store their belongings while trekking all over this campus.

To the northwest you'll see Kaleidoscope, named after the ever-changing artistic beauty that emerges when light dances between mirrors and rainbow-colored pieces of glass, the Sixth College Residential Life Office calls the first floor of this building home. Our team of professional staff members, residential assistants, and interns work together to take this complex from a residence hall to a vibrant community. RAs create opportunities for our residents to build lifelong memories and friendships with their fellow Sixers through floor meetings, socials, and large-scale programs like our annual celebration for Black History Month, Let it Flow, a night where students can enjoy spoken word poetry and soul food.

The Lodge and Dogghouse are flexible programming spaces that can be used as a quiet study area, a place to host student organization meetings, or even an event. Being that we're a short walk to the beach, outdoor showers are available to wash the sand off of your surfboard and wetsuit after hitting the waves.

The West Lawn provides a beautiful space for students to enjoy an impromptu musical performance at the built-in stage, play a quick game of basketball, or sit outdoors to enjoy a meal conversation or the beautiful San Diego weather with friends.

To the southwest is Tapestry Hall, named for a textile art that's created when many colors of thread are woven together to become one beautiful piece. Residents can visit the Housing and Dining Information Office or HI Desk when they get locked out or have questions about their housing. Kaleidoscope and Tapestry residents who are lucky enough to snag a room on the higher level with windows facing to the west also have the added luxury of beautiful ocean views.

To the south, you'll find the aptly named Mosaic Hall, where all aspects of the building come together to form one amazing piece. The first floor you'll find the Jeannie, a 600-seat state-of-the-art auditorium named in honor of San Diegian Jeannie Rifkin. Around the corner, you'll find a vibrant mural entitled "Same Old Paradise" by Alexis Smith. Across the breezeway, you'll find two more 100-seat lecture halls and our Sixth College dining hall.

Guests can enjoy a wide variety of dining options all in one place. San Diego-style taco shop dishes are served up at WolfTown, fresh poke bowls at Makai, ramen soup at Noodles, fresh and healthy grain bowls at Crave, and southern-style barbecue with all the fixings at The Rooftop. The second floor houses our Craft Center. Members of the community can sign up to take wheel-thrown pottery classes, learn to shape a surfboard, or create a piece of jewelry. Definitely the perfect place to get your hands dirty while letting your creativity flow. On the street level, you'll find Sixth College Market, a popular spot to grab a quick pick me up during a late-night study session.

Lastly, to the east is the Ridge Walk Academic Complex, which is filled with faculty and administrative offices and a variety of meeting spaces. The academic divisions of Social Sciences and the Arts and Humanities call this beautiful building home. You'll also find a variety of eateries along Ridge Walk including Copa Vida, Blue Bowl, and Fan-Fan Noodles.

Thank you so much for taking time to visit Sixth College. We hope you've enjoyed this audio tour and look forward to your next visit.

Hi, I'm Stella. I'm a second year student studying mathematics and business. I'm thrilled to be your tour guide as I show and tell you more about the Seventh College neighborhood. Let's start with the market. The market at Seventh College is located in Seventh East Building Six and is one of the largest retail locations on campus. It offers a variety of fresh produce, proteins, dry and frozen groceries, health and beauty items and a deli. You will be able to find what you need to prepare your own meals in your apartment and grab quick grab-n-go snacks. Whether you need an energy boost in the morning or fuel to help you while studying. The market also has a full espresso bar offering coffee drinks and specialty beverages. The Market at Seventh College is part of your Housing and Dining contract and accepts your dining plan. Another one of my favorite spots on campus, specifically in the Seventh College neighborhood, is The Bistro. Stopped by the bistro one of the Housing Dining and Hospitality's most popular locations on campus. Their menu draws inspiration from various Asian cultures and features fresh seafood and noodle dishes. They're best known for their sushi bar where all the roles are made to order. The Bistro is part of your Housing and Dining contract and accepts your dining plan. More information about The Market and The Bistro, including menus and hours of operation can be found at HDHdining.ucsd.edu.

Our next stop is The Gallery. Seventh College's administrative office, known as The Gallery, is located in Seventh College East Building Six, directly above the Seventh College Market. The gallery serves as the administrative hub for Seventh College where students can access academic advising services, check in for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) appointments, contact and connect with Student Affairs staff and even meet the college provost. The seventh college staff look forward to welcoming you here.

Next on our list is another personal favorite, the game room. Seventh College game room is located in Seventh West Building Three. It offers a friendly, relaxing environment where students can unwind and socialize with others who share similar interests. The game room is equipped with a pool table, foosball table, ping pong table, air hockey, video games and TVs. All games are free for some college students. equipment can be checked out during business hours at the residence life front desk, which is located in Seventh West Building Two. We hope you'll enjoy hanging out with your friends here.

And last but certainly not least, is the North Break. North Breakis located in Seventh West Building Three. North Break provides a quiet study space for Seventh College students and features a large casual study space with open seating at tables and booths for individual study and enclosed class meeting spaces that can be reserved for small groups or private study sessions. We hope you enjoyed learning more about our neighborhood. Welcome to UC San Diego and life in Seventh College!

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The 12 Best San Diego Tours

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San Diego is a well-known seaside town, but its fun extends well beyond its waters.

Note: Some tour providers on this list may have limited or ceased operations due to COVID-19. Check with your tour operator about availability before you book.

Whether by land or by sea, you can't go wrong with a guided tour of San Diego 's top sights . Using both traveler sentiment and expert opinion, U.S. News determined 12 of the top tours in America's Finest City. Whether you're a nature lover or an adventure seeker, one of these tours is bound to tickle your fancy.

Sail San Diego – Sunset Sail

This three-hour sunset sail welcomes up to six passengers to either sail in the harbor or out in the open ocean. When you're not admiring the colors of the sunset, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like sea lions, dolphins, seals and whales (season depending). Tickets start at $99 per person and include beer, nonalcoholic drinks and snacks. Tours depart at 5 p.m. daily during the summer; there is limited availability in the fall. Reviewers say the captain is fun and the boats are clean. You can also book whale-watching tours and daytime excursions with Sail San Diego.

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Another Side of San Diego Tours – Coronado Segway Tour

Ride your way through San Diego and Coronado Island on a Segway with this three-hour trip. The outing begins in the hip Gaslamp Quarter , visits the Embarcadero, and then heads to Coronado where riders will see the iconic Hotel del Coronado and Coronado Beach . It also includes a round-trip San Diego Bay ferry ride. Visitors say the Segways are easy to ride, and guides are both knowledgeable and safety-conscious. Tickets start at $169 per person. Tours depart multiple times Monday through Friday. Another Side of San Diego Tours offers additional themed Segway tours, as well as bike and van tours.

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GoCar – Experience San Diego Tour

Tour-takers regularly describe GoCar as a fun and exciting way to see the sights. Each yellow GoCar is equipped with a GPS system and prerecorded narration to provide information about the sights. Because you drive the car yourself, you can park the car at any point to explore on foot. The route for the four-hour Experience San Diego outing takes you by Seaport Village, Petco Park, the San Diego Zoo and Old Town, among other locations. Each car holds two people and you must be at least 21 years old to rent the vehicle. Prices start at $202 per GoCar. Tours run daily and depart from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the hour. GoCar also operates shorter, two-hour tours of different San Diego neighborhoods.

Everyday California – La Jolla Sea Caves Kayak Tour

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore sea caves off San Diego's coast in the area of La Jolla . Everyday California takes kayakers multiple times daily to see the seven sea caves and paddle through La Jolla Cove . Along the way, you'll likely spot sea lions on the nearby rocks and bright orange Garibaldi fish swimming below your kayak. Reviewers describe the tour as beautiful and educational, though some warn that some groups cannot go inside the caves due to unsafe water conditions. Tours last 90 minutes and are limited to 10 kayakers. Prices vary depending on the day and time you book, though you can expect to pay around $45 to $75 for a single kayak and about $85 to $105 for a double. Participants must be at least 5 years old to join the tour. Everyday California also offers seasonal whale-watching kayak tours and snorkeling tours.

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Speed Boat Adventures – Speed Boat Adventure Tour

Hop in a speedboat and breeze by all the attractions along San Diego Bay, from the USS Midway Museum to Seaport Village. Limited to just three people, the narrated tour takes visitors on a 1 1/2-hour trip for a look at wildlife, the Coronado Bridge, the downtown skyline and the historic ships of the Maritime Museum . Travelers rave about their guides and say the trip is a great way to see the city. Tickets cost approximately $205 for three passengers; there are less expensive options for double or single riders. Tours leave several times throughout the day. The company does not recommend the trip for children 4 and younger. Speed Boat Adventures also offers a VIP experience where you can drive your own speedboat.

Adventure R.I.B. Rides – Whale & Dolphin Watching

Experience the majesty of whales in the wild with Adventure R.I.B. Rides. During the three-hour excursion, you may spot gray, minke, fin or humpback whales, depending on the season. Plus, dolphin pods are known to swim alongside the boats. Along the way, captains – who are also marine naturalists – provide information about the surrounding sea life. The tour, which accommodates up to 12 passengers, departs twice daily at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets start at $98 per person. Children must be at least 4 years old to join the tour. Reviewers describe the tour as awesome. They also appreciate the small boat for its ability to travel quickly to whale sightings and its lack of large crowds. Adventure R.I.B. Rides also offers private whale-watching excursions and tours of the Coronado Islands in Mexico.

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San Diego Seal Tours

This tour lets visitors experience the city both on land and on water by traveling in a boat with wheels. The 90-minute trip takes participants past key San Diego sights, such as the USS Midway, Point Loma and Seaport Village. Once you glide into the San Diego Bay, you'll see the local sea lions and seals. Trips spend about 30 minutes on land and 60 minutes in the water. Tours, narrated by live guides, depart multiple times daily. Ticket prices start at $42 for adults, $25 for children ages 4 to 12 and $10 for children 3 and younger. Reviewers speak highly of the guides and describe the tour as delightful and fun. The company offers two departure locations: the Embarcadero and Seaport Village.

Nation Tours – Historic Gaslamp Quarter and Embarcadero Coast Segway Tour

Hop on a Segway and explore the city sights as you coast through the Gaslamp Quarter, the Embarcadero and waterfront areas, learning interesting facts and history along the way. You'll see the Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, Broadway Pier, Petco Park and more. Participants describe the tour as scenic and the guides as friendly and informative. Tours begin daily at 9 a.m. and last two hours. Tickets cost about $80 per person. When you're ready for more, Nation Tours also offers an evening Segway tour of downtown.

Sail Stars & Stripes USA-11 – Public Sail

Tourgoers relish the opportunity to help sail this 78-foot yacht, which competed in the 1992 America's Cup held in San Diego. Aboard the yacht, passengers can help raise and trim the sails or even try steering the boat during the three-hour adventure. What's more, you'll cruise through the bay at twice the speed of the average sailboat. Public sails run at 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Fees include free photos and video for passengers as well as water and soda. Tickets start at $125 for adults and $75 for children ages 5 to 18. Visitors can also book private charters or racing tours with the company.

City Cruises by Hornblower Cruises & Events – Whale & Dolphin Watching Adventure

Spot magnificent minke whales, fin whales and a variety of dolphins on this cruise with Hornblower. Depending on the season, you may also see gray whales or blue whales. Onboard naturalists from the San Diego Natural History Museum narrate the journey as you cruise through the open ocean. Plus, if you don't see a whale during your roughly four-hour excursion, you'll receive a pass to take another tour. Yachts have a snack and beverage bar on board. Cruises run in the winter, spring and summer Friday through Monday at 9 a.m. Tickets start at $59 for adults and $27.50 for children ages 4 to 12; children 3 and younger ride for free. Most tourgoers say they are able to spot at least one whale and greatly enjoy the experience. However, others express disappointment with the large number of passengers on board. Hornblower also offers dining cruises and harbor cruises, among other options.

San Diego Sailing Tours – Signature Daytime Sailing Tour

Discover San Diego Bay on a luxury yacht with San Diego Sailing Tours. Departing from Harbor Island, the two-hour tour takes visitors past the downtown skyline, Coronado Island and Point Loma, while the captain shares history and sailing information. Ticket prices start at $89 per person, though you'll pay a bit more for trips departing on the weekends. Tours depart at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. Reviewers offer high praise for the captains and say the tour is a relaxing experience. San Diego Sailing Tours sails private charters and charters its boats for families and other parties.

Old Town Trolley Tours

For a hop-on, hop-off option in San Diego, consider Old Town Trolley Tours. The 25-mile loop stops at 11 key locations, including Balboa Park, where tourgoers can get on and off at their leisure for further exploration. A live conductor narrates each tour aboard the iconic green and orange trolleys. Reviewers say the tour is a good value and that guides are informative, though sometimes difficult to understand. One-day tickets, which cost approximately $45 for adults and $25 for children ages 4 to 12, also include coupons to area attractions. Trolleys run Wednesdays to Mondays starting at 9 or 9:30 a.m.; the time of the last trip varies by season. The company also offers ghost tours and an evening tour to see the city lights.

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Chris Riley, the West Coast Conference’s men’s golf coach of the year, is leaving the University of San Diego after seven seasons. USD’s athletic department announced the change on Tuesday, saying Riley will “pursue other professional endeavors.”

Riley, who turned 50 in December, is expected to compete on the senior tour. He participated in the PGA Tour Champions Q School in December.

Riley’s final Toreros team won its first conference title since 2008 and hosted an NCAA Regional in Rancho Santa Fe. Riley was named the league’s coach of the year; Craig Ronne and Andi Xu were named first-team All-WCC selections.

First-year athletic director Kimya Massey said he was “extremely grateful for the program Chris has built in his hometown.” A Madison High School graduate, Riley came to USD from UNLV, where he spent two seasons as a volunteer assistant coach. A member of the UNLV and Southern Nevada sports halls of fame, Riley is perhaps the most accomplished golfer in Rebels history.

“Under Chris, our team has reached a standard of being a regular NCAA Regional participant under his leadership and we can’t thank him enough for his time, dedication, and pursuit of excellence in all aspects for our young men who have been a part of this program,” Massey said.

“San Diego is a mecca of golf in this country, and Chris has won championships while keeping some of the area’s finest talent at home. We will miss his presence, energy, and spirit, as he has made this program a perennial competitor. We wish him well in his future endeavors and in spending more time with his family, and we will move efficiently but with diligence to find the new leader for our program.”

Riley was an acocmplished professional player, appearing in more than 330 PGA Tour events and competing for Team USA in the 2004 Ryder Cup. Riley was named USD’s coach in June 2017.

“I want to thank the University of San Diego and the wonderful people I have met working here,” Riley said. “After seven years, now is my time to go, and focus on some family matters. I appreciate everyone’s support, from President (James T.) Harris, to Athletic Director Kimya Massey, who I respect tremendously.

“The relationships I have made at USD will last a lifetime,” Riley added. “And I will always be a Torero.”

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15 Exciting San Diego Walking Tours - Recommended By A Local

O ver the past decade, San Diego has become one of the United State’s main tourist hot spots. With an array of adorable neighborhoods and great weather all year round, it’s no wonder millions visit each year.

Every corner you turn in San Diego, something exciting awaits. That’s why the city is super fun to explore on foot. But what happens when you don’t know where to go? We’ve got one solution: walking tours! Greg and I love going on walking tours when we travel but have also done a few San Diego walking tours over the years.

Walking tours are a fantastic way to get a feel for the city and discover hidden pockets you wouldn’t find alone. There are a bunch of exciting walking tours available all over San Diego with many in various neighborhoods to show you all the metropolis has to offer.

Here are our picks of the best San Diego walking tours!

San Diego Walking Tours – Gaslamp Quarter

San diego gaslamp quarter historic true crime tour.

Are you a true crime buff? Then this one-hour walking tour in San Diego is for you. Learn about the other side of the bustling Gaslamp Quarter that many have yet to hear about.

Meet your guide at Fifth Avenue and wander through an area previously referred to as Stingaree. Travel back in time to hear tales about an appalling string of crimes that happened there in the past. Along the way, you’ll even stop at a haunted hotel known for its mysterious paranormal activity. If this doesn’t give you a chill down your spine, then what will?

Greg and I had so much fun hearing about the dark and twisted history, haunted tales, and true crime stories on this tour. Highly recommend this one!!!

Downtown Gaslamp Walking Tour

Expose yourself to San Diego’s covered-up history involving brutal gangsters, ladies of the night, and frightening ghost chronicles. The stories will keep you up at night.

Join your guide at the Gaslamp Quarter Arch, where they’ll bring you to over 30 petrifying locations, each with a spooky story. Get the chance to step inside two haunted buildings, the only tour in San Diego that does so.

It’s a fascinating two-hour tour with a private guide, admission tickets, and a thrilling experience you’ll never forget.

Culinary Tour In The Gaslamp Quarter

Sample the tastiest bites on this walking food tour in San Diego with an experienced guide who has the city’s culinary scene down to a T. Bounce between restaurants and bars, testing out mouthwatering dishes and well-crafted drinks while learning about the district’s seedy past. 

The eye-opening 2.5-hour tour will commence at Fifth Avenue and finish up somewhere in the historic Gaslamp Quarter. While there’s a lot of eating and drinking involved in this activity, the focus is on the area’s sleazy history and stories about how it used to be a red-light district.

All the food and drink you consume on this San Diego walking tour are included in the booking. Just how foodies like it.

Gaslamp Quarter Walking Tour

Take this 1.5 hour small group tour to grasp the origins of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter.

Join up with your guide on Fifth Avenue and roam around the area listening to facts and stories only the locals know about. See the Yuma Building, which was raided in 1912, and dive into the world of drama outside the Balboa Theatre .

To keep things intimate and give you a chance to make new friends, only twelve people maximum can join this downtown walking tour.

Gaslamp Audioguide Tour

Nothing screams fun like an audio guide tour. Within seconds of downloading a simple mobile phone application, you’ll be on your way to running around the Gaslamp Quarter’s points of interest. A few highlights include the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum and the US Grant.

Get the app on your phone and embark on your journey around the Gaslamp Quarter. It usually lasts between 1.5 – 2 hours, but the benefit of this excursion is you can go at your own leisurely pace.

San Diego Walking Tours – Balboa Park

Hidden gems tour of balboa park.

How would you like to explore the delightful Balboa Park? The 1,200 acre area is sometimes referred to as San Diego’s backyard and is filled with hidden gems waiting to be found.

This interesting 1.5 hour guided walking tour takes you to Balboa Park’s secret highlights. These include the Sculpture Garden, Palm Canyon Trail, Casa Del Prado, and much more. There are over 25 attractions to see throughout the short excursion, so it promises to be action-packed, to say the least.

The tour kicks off at the Plaza de Panama, the park’s central point, and ends at the Botanical Building. The tour guide provides admission tickets for more than half of the sights, including the Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden and Balboa Park Visitor’s Center.

You’ll have plenty of time to roam freely when the tour is over. At this time you can also purchase tickets for additional attractions.

Small Group Balboa Park Highlights Tour

You can’t visit San Diego without taking a trip to Balboa Park, and what better way to do it than by taking this two hour small group tour?

Link up with your guide at El Prado and begin seeing all that the park has to offer. Such as the 200 foot tall California Tower and the group of cottages at the Spanish Village Art Center. Hear about the park’s links with the Navy while sipping a complimentary cup of coffee along the way.

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Tequila, tacos, & tombstones food tour.

It’s time to visit San Diego’s Old Town Mexican style. Take a trip to the neighborhood’s outstanding Mexican eateries to try out several bites of local cuisine and some tequila-based drinks.

Listen to tellings about the past relationship between the Native Americans, Mexicans, and Spanish in the area. Pass by Whaley House Museum and an old cemetery to hear about the San Diego ghosts who have been spotted there.

This is a 2.5 hour, action-packed tour including food samples and drinks is definitely one of the most fun walking tours in San Diego. Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the front of the Cafe Coyote restaurant in Old Town.

Ghosts Of San Diego Walking Tour

Most people who visit San Diego come for the white sandy beaches, but there’s another aspect you can learn about on this Ghosts of San Diego walking tour.

Stroll around Old Town, taking in sinister accounts and ghastly tales about past sightings of spirits. Hearing these stories would make you think twice about going outside after dark.

Start your uncanny journey at Heritage Park Row, where your guide will meet you. Drop into three chilling locations over the space of 1.5 hours, including La Casa de Estudillo (one of the city’s oldest buildings) and Whaley House Museum. Plus El Campo Santo Cemetery, where the spirits go to play.

All ticket fees and taxes are paid with your booking.

San Diego Embarcadero Waterfront Ghost Tour

Come take in the eerie stories about the possessed ships down by San Diego’s Embarcadero Waterfront. See a different side of the city once the sun goes down on this one hour guided tour that fills you in on all of the shocking happenings that have gone on here over the years.

We’d classify this as one of the scariest tours in San Diego. It’s only suitable for teens and adults because of the nature of the stories told. Disturbing, right?

Start things off at Headquarters at Seaport to learn about the Old Police Headquarters; you’ll even get to pop your head into the cells. Check out USS Midway Museum to hear about the story behind the military ship.

End the tour at Star of India and Berkley Steamboat Ferry to find out about the supernatural happenings that have been reported.

San Diego Walking Tours – Coronado Island

Coronado history & highlights tour.

Those looking to kick back and relax in the sun often visit Coronado Island , but what if we told you the resort city has so much more to offer?

This 2 hour and 45 minute tour takes visitors to learn about the island’s surprising history at a local museum. Additionally, you’ll view the charming Victorian architecture, and get off the beaten path for some surprises.

This informative walking tour’s meeting point is at the Rotary Park fountain. You’ll head to many locations, including the Coronado Public Library, the gothic Christ Episcopal Church, the circular Star Park, and more.

The booking comes with complimentary snacks, a museum donation, and an entertaining guide who knows Coronado better than anyone.

San Diego Walking Tours – Little Italy

Little italy wine tour.

Did someone say vino? Learn about Little Italy’s history while sipping fine wine and munching on scrumptious nibbles like calamari, pizza, and meatballs. 

Get picked up at Vino Carta and venture deep into the heart of Little Italy while being told intriguing stories about the district. You’ll take a few breaks along the way for some well-deserved Italian snacks and wine. Who said history and wine weren’t a thing?

This is a three hour all-inclusive tour, so everything is included in your booking. It’s a bit pricier than other picks on our list but well worth it for what you get. This is definitely one of the more unique San Diego walking tours!

Private Walking Tour Of Little Italy & Gaslamp Quarter

Why limit yourself to one neighborhood in downtown San Diego when you can take a tour of two? Sign up for this private walking tour of Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter.

Your dedicated guide will meet you at San Diego County Administration Center and show you the area’s remarkable sights for three hours. From companies founded by Italian immigrants to Victorian buildings, this is a day you don’t want to leave your camera at home.

Pick up can be arranged for free if you’re staying at a hotel in either of the two districts. A big perk that only a few other tour guides offer.

San Diego Walking Tours – La Jolla

La jolla coast walking tour.

Head out to the pretty seaside area of La Jolla for this 1.5 hour coastal walking tour. Take the guesswork out of your travels and let the guide do all the hard work. They’ll meet you at the El Patio Building and begin with a saunter from Prospect Street to Girard Avenue.

Along the way, you’ll make over ten attraction stops. There’s plenty of walking involved, so wear comfortable shoes. Only your tour guide is included in the price, but there are no hidden fees, so you won’t be expected to fork out some unexpected cash unless you want to tip, of course.

La Jolla Self-Guided Audio Tour

Avoid the strict itineraries and rushing around by taking this self-guided audio tour of La Jolla. Ramble through the coastal town taking in rugged coastlines, posh shopping malls, churches, and historic buildings, all while going at your own pace without any disturbances.

It’s as simple as heading to Prospect Street (the starting location) and downloading an app and then you’re on your way. Plus, you don’t need any cell phone service, once it’s on your phone.

As you can see, America’s finest city, San Diego, has lots of excellent walking tours. Each with their own unique touch and exciting in their own way. In the end, each person will make their own decision and have an awesome time.

Which walking tour of San Diego will you join!?

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PGA, Saudi-backed LIV in ‘active discussions' one year after announcing proposed deal that rocked the golf world

By lillian rizzo,cnbc and jessica golden,cnbc • published june 6, 2024 • updated on june 6, 2024 at 10:21 am.

• PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been in "active discussions," meeting three times a week recently, according to a person familiar with the matter.
• The two entities announced a proposed deal a year ago but have yet to ink an agreement in a tumultuous process that has sparked criticism from players, consumers and lawmakers.
• The discussions appear to have ramped up recently, as the sides have exchanged term sheets and the financial part of the deal has mostly been agreed upon, the person added.

The PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been in active discussions, according to a person familiar with the matter, one year after the two entities stunned the world and announced on CNBC that they had agreed in principle to join forces.

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The talks between the tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which backs LIV Golf, are "extremely active," the person said.

The newly created seven-person PGA Tour transaction committee — which includes professional golfers Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods, as well as Fenway Sports Group Founder John Henry — and PIF representatives have been meeting in person and remotely every Monday, Wednesday and Friday over the past month, the person added.

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The group will meet in person in New York on Friday, except for McIlroy, who will join remotely.

A PGA Tour representative declined to comment. Representatives for LIV and PIF didn't respond.

When PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan and Saudi PIF Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan announced the proposed combination on CNBC last June, it surprised many after a bitter legal feud between the two competing leagues.

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The proposed deal deadline, originally set for Dec. 31, 2023, was extended . The tour has also since agreed to let U.S. investors enter the mix.

The deal hasn't been finalized. But the sides have exchanged term sheets, and they have mostly agreed upon the financial part of the agreement, the person familiar said, with the Saudis and the consortium of investors agreeing to kick in another $1.5 billion each to the tour. The deal will reportedly be structured like their deal with the Strategic Sports Group , or SSG, a consortium of investors. The sides are now focusing on product-related decisions involving players, schedules, tournaments and media rights, the person added.

The discussions don't mean a deal is imminent, but the pace of the process has picked up as Al-Rumayyan sometimes attends the weekly meetings, the person said.

The New York Times' DealBook earlier reported on the discussions.

Over the course of the year, the tour has tried to become more appealing to players and prevent defectors from rivaling LIV by rewarding them for their loyalty to the organization. The tour increased prize money at tournaments and created PGA Tour Enterprises , a new commercial venture that will dole out over $1.5 billion in equity to players.

"By making PGA TOUR members owners of their league, we strengthen the collective investment of our players in the success of the PGA TOUR," Monahan said at the time.

In late January, the tour announced new capital from a group of high-profile investors led by Fenway Sports Group. The SSG is injecting $1.5 billion into the tour and has committed another $1.5 billion if a deal with the Saudis reaches completion.

In May, the tour's Jimmy Dunne, who was considered one of the architects of the deal, abruptly resigned from his position, expressing his frustration with the lack of progress.

A source said that when Dunne was not included on the enterprise board , he became frustrated and felt like he was no longer needed.

Before the leagues said they would join forces last June, PIF had been luring PGA Tour golfers, including star Phil Mickelson, to LIV with deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Since then, the drawn-out and tumultuous deal process has sparked backlash from players, consumers and American lawmakers — who have also probed and questioned PGA Tour executives. If the merger is completed, it could dramatically change the landscape of professional golf.

After LIV lured players from the Tour with big-money deals, Monahan had said the tour looked at golf "on a global basis" and determined that the merger would benefit the sport.

Many critics have accused LIV, which was launched in 2022, of "sportswashing," or spreading influence through sports to draw attention away from Saudi human rights violations.

After clear lines were drawn, players expressed frustration about the proposed deal, leading the tour to increase financial incentives for golfers.

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