The Shiley Eye Institute

Out of Town Patients

We hope you enjoy your visit and feel free to contact us with any questions or needs you may have. We are here to make you and your family feel at home and to put your mind at ease. This patient guide is designed to help you find quick answers to your questions about getting to the Shiley Eye Institute and navigating your way around our beautiful city.

Several hotels and motels offer special rates for UC San Diego Health patients. We recommend asking for a UC San Diego Health rate when you book your room. Note that you may need to call the hotel's local San Diego number; reservation agents at toll-free numbers may not be aware of special rates.

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Where to stay

Nearby Hotels

Bartell Hotels – UCSD’s Preferred Hotel Partner

All eight local Bartell Hotels extend preferred discounts to all UC San Diego Health System patients and their families, professors, students, parents, alumni, family, friends and employees associated with UC San Diego.

Please use discount code:

Phone Number:

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Special UCSD rates, Complimentary shuttle and complimentary parking

720 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014

Please use discount code:

UCSD

Phone Number:

800-451-4515

Hyatt House San Diego / Sorrento Mesa

10044 Pacific Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121

Please use discount code:

CR86179

Phone Number:

888-591-1234

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sorrento Valley – San Diego

5925 Lusk Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121

Please use discount code:

Phone Number:

858-731-0100

Website:

www.ihg.com

Extended Stay America - San Diego / Sorrento Mesa

9880 Pacific Heights Blvd, San Diego, CA 92121

Please use discount code:

Phone Number:

858-623-0100

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

10950 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037

Please use discount code:

Phone Number:

858-558-1500

Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla

8901 Gilman Drive, La Jolla Village, CA 92037

Please use discount code:

Phone Number:

858-587-1770

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Please use discount code:

2989367

Phone Number:

858-453-0400

Sheraton La Jolla Hotel

3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla, CA 92037

Please use discount code:

A1805

Phone Number:

858-453-5500

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4240 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92037

Please use discount code:

Phone Number:

858-587-1414

Website:

marriott.com

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine

3777 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Please use discount code:

CR86179

Phone Number:

858-552-1234

Website:

hyatt.com

UC San Diego Health offers two

Family Houses

To provide a home away from home for families of patients undergoing long treatments the Shiley Eye Institute and Ratner Children's Eye Center at UC San Diego Health.

To find out more information, eligibility and room rates go visit:

UCSD Family Houses
Bannister House in Hillcrest
La Jolla Family House
Airport Information

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport - 10 miles
3225 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, California
Phone: 619-400-2404
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Transportation Options

Public Transit at UC San Diego

Several mass transit routes serve the campus and surrounding area. UC San Diego offers different programs that provide discounted transit access for faculty, staff and students.

Phone Number:

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Metro Bus

Plan your trip using the MTS Online Trip Planner.

Phone Number:

619-557-4555

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Amtrak & Coaster Trains

Amtrak and the Pacific Surfliner provide green and efficient travel for out of town patients. The Pacific Surfliner operates throughout southern California from the coast of San Luis Obispo and San Diego through Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and Amtrak trains travel nationally for patients journeying from far distances stopping at Solana Beach, CA and San Diego / Old Town, CA the two closest train stops to the Shiley Eye Institute.

Phone Number:

1-800-USA-RAIL

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Taxi

Many companies provide taxi cab service at San Diego International Airport. Signs in the terminal will lead you to where you can find a taxi where a transportation coordinator will place you with the first available taxi.

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Rental Cars

Most major rental car companies operate out of San Diego International Airport with complimentary shuttles to and from the terminal.

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"I have nothing but good things to say about Shiley. I have been a patient there for more than 25yrs. I have had so many complications with my vision, and have seen various specialists at Shiley.. The doctors there are top notch, and have saved my eyesight on several occasions with emergency situations. Thank goodness We have Shiley here in San Diego."

Valerie Targia

Visitor

"I am extremely impressed with the Coronavirus preventative measures they have in place. I had some anxiety when I needed to go there for an appointment after the precautions went into effect. They have social distancing inside and outside the building. Every person wears a mask. Hand sanitizer is at the entrance and no one is allowed in until 12 questions are answered and your temperature is taken."

Alfreda C.

Patient

"I have nothing but good things to say about Shiley. I have been a patient there for more than 25yrs. I have had so many complications with my vision, and have seen various specialists at Shiley.. The doctors there are top notch, and have saved my eyesight on several occasions with emergency situations. Thank goodness We have Shiley here in San Diego."

Valerie Targia

Visitor

"I am extremely impressed with the Coronavirus preventative measures they have in place. I had some anxiety when I needed to go there for an appointment after the precautions went into effect. They have social distancing inside and outside the building. Every person wears a mask. Hand sanitizer is at the entrance and no one is allowed in until 12 questions are answered and your temperature is taken."

Alfreda C.

Patient

"I have nothing but good things to say about Shiley. I have been a patient there for more than 25yrs. I have had so many complications with my vision, and have seen various specialists at Shiley.. The doctors there are top notch, and have saved my eyesight on several occasions with emergency situations. Thank goodness We have Shiley here in San Diego."

Valerie Targia

Visitor