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March 2024 by Kai-Jie Chang
The grilled salmon rice is quite delicious and the rice also has the flavor of dashi.
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October 2023 by Drew Suthipongchai
A nice little Cafe overlooking the view. I feel like the Cafe is more for people who work here rather than open to public but you can still definitely get something. No coffee though, you can get coffee from thecoffee stand in front of the institute instead.
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September 2019 by Leonardo E.
Came here to do a photoshoot! The architecture of this place is pretty amazing! Came here on a Sunday so sadly the main portion was closed to the public unless you work there but we still managed to get a ton of good shots! There's a lot of places you can still go to here even if you come on Sunday! But I'd definitely recommend coming on any other day other than Sunday so you can get the whole experience! I guess they also have events here sometimes too. Haven't gotten to experience that yet tho. If you're looking for an interesting place to do photoshoots at then come here! Definitely a place I'll recommend.
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August 2019 by Karen L.
Buy tickets before you go! I had no idea they charge for entrance but it's a small fee and kids under 12 are free! Oh my goodness! This place is one of those amazing picture taking spots that San Diego has to offer. The symmetry on those buildings is nothing but perfect! While it's just geometrically designed with a lot of thought in mind, it became a running playground for my kids, sometimes it's the simple things that make kids have the best of their time, and they definitely did NOT want to leave, but we had to as I had to run to an appointment in the nearby area. Love it here!
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July 2019 by leighh5
I've been to a business event here, as well as brought the kids to walk around the courtyard. On the summer solstice, the water points directly into the setting sun. It is beautiful.
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July 2019 by Vincent P.
Photographers, this is the spot to be at! It is such an aesthetically pleasing spot to take pictures and soak in the view. Salk Institute is affiliated with UC San Diego, so it's a short drive from the main campus. You can only walk up to the end of the pool, so there's not too much to see, but the pictures are worthwhile. There were a decent amount of people when I arrived, but I was still able to snag some good pictures. The first action to take, if you want to enter, is to rebook a reservation online on their website. The price is $7.50 (as of May '19) to enter, think of it as a donation to the prized work that they do at this facility. Students with their school id can enter for free, just show your identification to the guard at the entrance. Street parking is available on Salk Institute Rd. The parking lot is reserved for the researchers and staff at this facility. Worth it? Hell yeah. I really wanted sunset photos here, but the sunsets around 8pm and the space closes around 5pm. At least, I'll be back next time when the sun sets at an earlier time!
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July 2019 by Colby S.
I just recently got to visit this place and it is absolutely gorgeous! Jonas Salk (who developed the vaccine for polio) wanted to establish a research center in that would continue his vision of helping people through the miracle of science so he hired architect Louis Kahn to design a campus so beautiful that it would be, in his words, "worthy of a visit by Picasso." I think we can safely say that Louis Kahn succeeded in that goal when the campus was completed in 1965. I walked through the gate, where a helpful guard gave me some useful tips about the site, and approached the complex which is striking in both its monumentality and elegance. There's something about these buildings built in the Brutalist style that are somehow modern yet ancient at the same time. They were built for scientific research, yet there's a mystical and ethereal quality that seems to transcend the mortal realm. There's just a temple-like atmosphere that pervades the space that I noticed while sitting down on a bench behind the fountain that runs through the middle of the courtyard and seemingly stretches beyond the horizon towards the Pacific Ocean. Just as the Mayans built temples and palaces to their gods so long ago in the Yucatán, it feels like Louis Kahn was able to build a temple to science right here in Southern California. I don't have much else to say than to check it out! It's definitely worth your time and exploration.
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June 2019 by Giji F.
I don't mind a nice podium at my office building. The lack of spectacular F&B interior architecture in San Diego makes the Salk Institute a place to lay your eyes on. Perhaps it will earn an extra star if selfie stick is allowed. Nowhere did I find the restrictions of using a tripod or selfie stick on the agreement. I was told at the entrance. I would spend the seven dollars on two hotdogs instead. Seriously, it reminds me of downtown Los Angeles apartment building back in 2000. Lol And thanks to you security guard, following your suggestions, I did make a lot of friends today at the Salk. Save you $7 and avoid frontal collision with the security, just look at it here. 凸 Use the money to buy a hot dog instead. And you mofo better update the agreement so single party can decide if an ugly big face selfie worth the trip and traffic to roll here. NUFF said. Puck you!
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May 2019 by Black Knight
Expensive for non-profit employees!
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April 2019 by Vernon E
We arranged for a guided tour. The docent was fabulous - give us history of the institute as well a wonderful explanation of the design, structure practicality and the beautify of the buildings. Visits must be arranged in advance.
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March 2019 by marjorie c
Beautiful site. Well worth a visit and guided tour. Important work being done in this lovely environment.
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March 2019 by Janet Carter
Very health conscious.
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January 2019 by Mariano R.
Definitely worth the trip just to look at the architecture. Very clean and futuristic. Parking is a bit of a hassle since you have to park along the street, and it is only open to visitors during normal business hours. You have to check in with the security guard first to get a pass to walk around and it is usually really quiet once you are in the courtyard.
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December 2018 by Wayne H.
NOTE: It is no longer free to visit :( Due to all the tourist foot traffic, they've started to charge a $7.50 "restoration" fee to help keep the grounds in tip-top shape. You can pay online and the entry fee is good all day between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm PST. Keep in mind this is a working lab first and a spectacular tourist attraction second :) In my opinion, no trip to the Torrey Pines area is complete without a stop at the Salk Institute. The architecture is stunning, especially in the fall when the sun sets before they close the gates at 5:00pm - you can grab spectacular shots of the gorgeous sunset splashing its warm rays over the modern structures. During the Spring and Fall Equinoxes, the sun perfectly aligns with the main water feature dividing the courtyard, so if you happen to be in the area, it's a must see!
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November 2018 by Vimal Keerthi
Reasonable and Decent
