Contact Information & Directions

The Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion is located on the fourth floor of the Pepper Canyon Hall building at UC San Diego. We are located behind the Gilman Parking Structure on Russell Lane.

Physical Address:

9435 Russell Lane, Suite 440 
La Jolla, CA 92093
Directions via Google Maps

Mailing Address:

9435 Russell Lane, Suite 440, Mail Code 0066
La Jolla, CA 92093

Email: ucsdsanfordcompassion@gmail.com

Driving Directions

Going Southbound I-5

1. Take Exit La Jolla Village Drive
2. Make a Right onto La Jolla Village Drive
3. Make the First Right onto Villa La Jolla Drive
4. Turn Left onto Gilman Drive
5. Turn Right onto Russell Lane
6. Pepper Canyon Hall will be to your Right

Going Northbound I-5

1. Take Exit La Jolla Village Drive
2. Make a Left onto La Jolla Village Drive
3. Make the First Right onto Villa La Jolla Drive
4. Turn Left onto Gilman Drive
5. Turn Right onto Russell Lane
6. Pepper Canyon Hall will be to your Right

Parking Information

Due to our close proximity to Gilman Parking Structure, it is the recommended lot to park in when visiting the Sanford Institute — specifically A, B, and/or Visitor parking spots, depending on your affiliation with UC San Diego. You can purchase a parking pass on an hourly or daily basis via the Paymobile App; Visitor (V) permits can be purchased at pay stations. 

Gilman Parking Structure Address: 

252 Russell Lane
La Jolla, CA 92093

Important Parking Links:

• Visitor hourly rates
• Parkmobile App
• Directions via Google Maps

For alternative transportation resources, visit UC San Diego Transportation.