1814 Fifth Ave, Suite 101 · San Diego, CA 92101
Parking & Directions
We're in downtown San Diego. Here's everything you need to find us and park without stress.
Recommended Parking
Marston Point Parking Lot
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
$2.50/hr · Pay station on site
Paid enforcement: 8 AM – 8 PM
Credit card or ParkMobile app accepted
Street Metered Parking
Fifth Ave & surrounding streets
$2.50/hr metered
Free parking in residential side streets nearby
Parking in perspective: Most students are on campus once a week for up to 4 hours. Over a 12–14 week cohort, metered parking runs approximately $120–$140 total — comparable to what most colleges charge for a semester parking pass. Your parking fees go to help support city services.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
Driving to the Lot
- 1Start at 1814 Fifth Ave — head north on Fifth Ave.
- 2Turn right on Laurel Street heading east.
- 3Continue on Laurel Street across the Cabrillo Bridge into Balboa Park.
- 4Turn right at the first intersection inside the park.
- 5Follow signs to Marston Point Parking Lot on your right.
- 6Park and pay at the on-site pay station ($2.50/hr).
Walking Back to Campus
- 1Exit the parking lot using the same entrance path.
- 2Cross Sixth Ave back into the neighborhood.
- 3Walk one block west on Elm Street to Fifth Ave.
- 4Turn right on Fifth Ave.
- 51814 Fifth Ave will be on your left-hand side.
~3–4 minute walk from lot to campus entrance
Parking Maps
Marston Point Parking Lot — Balboa Park
Walking route from lot to 1814 Fifth Ave
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help with directions or any other questions before your first day.