Fun things to do near UCLA
With UCLA located between the coast of the Pacific Ocean and the city center of downtown Los Angeles, there are plenty of fun things to do near UCLA. For a list of ideas on what to do in the Los Angeles area by location, click the button below for the UCLA map.
UCLA Janss Steps
A history of the steps’ name
UCLA Janss Steps, formally known as Tongva Steps, are the famous 87-step stairs located in the heart of campus. The steps connect the Wilson Plaza area to the Dickson Plaza area, where Royce Hall, Powell Library and the other two original buildings of UCLA are located.
Fashion week
At UCLA, where students express their style both on campus and through clubs such as Fashion and Student Trends (FAST), the excitement for fashion week is undeniable. FAST was UCLA’s first fashion club, founded in 2001.
Westwood LA
Westwood LA, also referred to as Westwood Village or simply Westwood, is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. It is also home to the UCLA campus, a wide selection of restaurants, shopping and more.
UCLA The Den
UCLA The Den is the student section made up of current UCLA student fans who enthusiastically support UCLA Athletics. UCLA students can join The Den by purchasing a Den Pass, or by applying for one of their positions within the club.
UCLA dunks
UCLA dunks are a type of Nike shoe that are available for purchase at the UCLA Store, located on B-level in Ackerman Union.
Korean donuts
Finding Korean-style donuts at UCLA
UCLA offers a variety of baked goods and sweets across campus, including Korean donuts at Jimmy’s Coffeehouse. Consider these UCLA locations when looking for Korean donuts, or for Associated Students (ASUCLA) Restaurants hours, click the button below.
Hotels near UCLA campus
There are several hotels near UCLA campus that are either on the UCLA campus or in Westwood Village, the adjoining neighborhood to the UCLA campus.
UCLA basketball head coach
Mick Cronin is the UCLA Basketball head coach for the men’s team, officially titled the Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s Head Basketball coach. For the women’s team, the UCLA Basketball head coach is Cori Close, officially titled The Michael Price Family UCLA Women's Head Basketball coach.
Westside Pavilion
From a shopping mall to a university research center
On Jan. 3, 2024, UCLA Newsroom announced that UCLA was set to transform the Westside Pavilion Mall into the UCLA Research Park as a part of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to help strengthen the university's ties to the city. Former UCLA Chancellor Gene Block issued an announcement further endorsing the plans to expand UCLA, including other projects like the South Bay campus. To read the full press release from UCLA Newsroom on the building’s history, funding and donors, click the button below.
UCLA head coach football
With the 2024 football season fast approaching, DeShaun Foster is gearing up to start his first official season as the UCLA head coach football, known commonly as the UCLA Football head coach. To get to know the new head coach of the team and his biography with UCLA Athletics, click the link below.
UCLA Class Planner
Selecting UCLA courses and planning ahead
The UCLA Class Planner is the online platform where UCLA students select classes each quarter from the available course schedule to create and plan their courses for the term. The class planner can be found on the MyUCLA webpage. To access the UCLA Class Planner directly, click the button below, or keep reading for an overview of planning and enrolling for courses.
UCLA hotel
The UCLA hotel, officially named the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center, is both a space for holding conferences and other events, as well as a hotel for Bruin families visiting for popular UCLA events, such as student orientation, graduation and more. Often simply called “Luskin” or the “Luskin Center,” the hotel is one of the closest hotels near UCLA, open and available to all guests, affiliated or non-affiliated with UCLA. To learn more about the Luskin Center, visit its website directly by clicking the button below.
UCLA class schedule
The UCLA class schedule, also known as the UCLA class planner, is where UCLA students can plan for and enroll in their UCLA classes.
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is a cherished holiday celebrated by millions across East Asia.
Observing Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is observed annually between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15. According to National Hispanic Heritage Month.gov, the month recognizes the history and accomplishments of those with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. There are many UCLA student organizations for Hispanic and Latinx students to connect with and build community. Keep reading about the ways UCLA is celebrating Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.
UCLA Women’s Soccer
The UCLA Women’s Soccer team begins its new season with upcoming games in August. With many successes in the 2023 season and more to look forward to, the women’s team is yet another UCLA sports team that showcases athletic excellence. To read more about the UCLA Women’s Soccer team, schedule and more, click the button below.
Labor Day
Recognizing ASUCLA on Sept. 2, 2024
Labor Day is an annual national holiday that recognizes laborers on the first Monday in September. If you have a job, then the holiday recognizes you!
Calling all UCLA students, have you considered applying to a job at Associated Students UCLA (ASUCLA), one of the largest student organizations? ASUCLA is a nonprofit organization with over 1500 student employees dedicated to serving the UCLA community. Keep reading to learn more about ASUCLA and joining the association.
Fall equinox recipes
As college students, making intricate meals can sometimes be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be! Plus the fall equinox is coming up on Sept. 22, meaning this is a great time to incorporate festive fall flavors into meals this quarter. For simple and affordable autumnal recipes, keep reading.
UCLA student directory
The UCLA student directory, also formally known as the UCLA Directory or the UCLA Campus Directory, holds the online contact information for students within the UC system. The UCLA student directory, only accessible to those within the UC community, can be a helpful resource for incoming students joining the Bruin community and searching for fellow students, in addition to looking for faculty or department contact information. To visit the UCLA Directory website, click the button below.