Getting to the CNSI
California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA
570 Westwood Plaza
Building 114 | Mail code: 722710
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Northbound to UCLA (LAX to UCLA)
- 405 North
- Exit Wilshire Blvd East and follow the road to the right and stay on the far left lane
- Left on Westwood Blvd and go straight up into campus, where it will change into Westwood Plaza
Southbound to UCLA
- 405 South
- Exit Wilshire Blvd East and stay on the far left lane
- Left on Westwood Blvd and go straight up into campus, where it will change into Westwood Plaza
Westbound to UCLA
- Take Westwood Blvd and head west towards UCLA
- Right on Westwood Blvd and go straight up into campus, where it will change into Westwood Plaza
Parking Structure 9 is located on the right, park at the top level on the east side of the structure. UCLA Staff and Faculty may obtain a parking permit by paying via the Bruin ePermit Portal. If you have a monthly permit, your permit will allow you to cross-park into Parking Structure 9 only from Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM, and all-day on weekends and university holidays. The CNSI building is built onto the roof level of the parking structure. Use the walkway/bridge on the far left side to make your way around to the front entrance of the CNSI.
If you are a Non-UCLA guest and have not requested a permit for Parking Structure 9 please proceed to park in the visitor parking structures—Parking Structure 2 and Parking Structure 8.
Parking Tips
When visiting the CNSI at UCLA, visitors who have a permit or have had parking arrangements made can park in Parking Structure 9, which is conveniently adjacent to the CNSI building.
The most convenient place to park for visitors paying for a daily permit is Parking Structure 2, which located to the east of the CNSI. Both parking lots provide easy access for your visit to the CNSI.
Visitors to the CNSI at UCLA typically pay for parking by purchasing a parking permit at the designated pay stations, or using the ParkMobile app, which allows you to pay for parking digitally. If your permit is paid via the parking kiosk, the permit should be displayed on your vehicle’s dashboard while parked in the designated parking lot. Please check the most up-to-date parking information on the official UCLA Transportation website or contact the university’s transportation office for specific details regarding payment methods and parking regulations.