Plan
Your Visit
Make the most of your time in Pasadena with directions, campus access, and local highlights.
Getting to Campus
Find maps, directions, and visitor parking information for your trip to Caltech.
Directions
Caltech is accessible by car, shuttle, bike, and public transit.
Interactive Map
Caltech’s interactive campus map includes descriptions, photos, directions for driving and walking.
Visitor Parking
Alumni and guests may park in commuter (unreserved) spaces with a daily or weekly permit. Be sure to check your “Know Before You Go” email before your alumni event/visit for any available complimentary parking codes, if applicable.
Campus Resources
Explore dining, recreation, tours, and other campus offerings during your visit.
Braun Athletic Center
Registered guests can purchase $10 day passes for full access to the outdoor track, tennis and pickleball courts, pools, weight rooms, climbing wall, and more. Present your Caltech Alumni event badge at check-in.
Beaver Athletics
Browse upcoming varsity games and support Caltech student-athletes.
Caltech Library
Alumni and guests are welcome to visit the Sherman Fairchild Library and the Caltech Hall
Library during regular hours. Present your Caltech Alumni event badge at reception.
Caltech Store
Show your Caltech Alumni event badge to receive a 15% discount on select Caltech merchandise during event weekends.
Campus Dining
Explore menus and hours for campus dining locations, including Red Door Marketplace, Browne Dining Hall, and Broad Café.
Public Events
Campus events include lectures, student performances, screenings, and literary programs.
Performing and Visual Arts
Caltech offers excellent opportunities for the study and performance of music, theater, and the visual arts.
Campus Tours
Join a campus or admissions tour to see Caltech’s historic buildings and new additions.
Looking for more to do? Discover restaurants, hotels, and local attractions near campus.
Hotels
Browse hotel options for your stay in Pasadena.
Restaurants
Pasadena offers more than 650 dining options, from casual cafés to rooftop bars and fine dining.
Things to Do
Stroll at The Huntington, shop in Old Pasadena, explore the San Gabriel mountains, and more.