Campus Tours

Aerial shot of CSUN's University Library.

Our campus is spread across 356 acres in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. Come browse among the orange trees (virtually or in person) and learn about all the resources and perks that come with being a Matador.

Schedule Your CSUN Tour

Families are guided by a CSUN Ambassador on a campus tour.

Individual/Family campus tours take place at 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Please note that you and your guests will be placed in a group with other visiting families.

If you or a member of your party require an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, CSUN is pleased to offer interpreter services for tours held on Fridays. To ensure accommodations are available, please indicate this need when completing your tour registration.

Sign Up for an Individual/Family Tour

Please note: Campus tours do not include a tour of Student Housing. Additionally, Student Housing is not currently offering in-person housing tours. If you would like to learn more about your housing options and explore student housing, check out housing's video tours to see what suites and apartments look like. Call Student Housing and Residential Life at (818) 677-2160 if you have further questions.

CSUN is a smoke-free campus.

Visitors get a close-up tour of the engineering facilities at the Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering & Computer Science.

Many of our academic colleges and departments offer opportunities to attend a detailed facilities tour, mock class or other experience that offers a more in-depth look at an area of study than is possible during our traditional in-person campus tour.

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Please note: Registering for a College Tours and Activities appointment does not include a general campus tour. Please register for a general campus tour under the Individual/Family Tours tab in addition to a College Tour and Activities appointment. These activities are usually scheduled before or after the general campus tour, giving you the chance to extend your visit and explore your major.

Several large groups on a guided tour in front of Matty the Matador statue.

We offer one group tour a day, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to noon, by request. If your first tour date choice is booked, we will do our best to accommodate you for your second or third tour date choice. Groups can be no larger than 100 students (not including chaperones).

Please fill out the Group Tour Request form to request a group tour. Note that this form does not confirm your tour; your group tour is only confirmed once you receive an email from tours.group@csun.edu.

If you need to cancel your confirmed tour, please email tours.group@csun.edu as soon as possible to let us know. Please note that if you cancel your tour, there is no guarantee that we will be able to reschedule your visit.

Please be sure to have transportation and visit details confirmed with your organization prior to requesting a tour to decrease the likelihood of cancellation.

Request a Group Tour

Please note: Campus tours do not include a tour of Student Housing. Additionally, Student Housing is not currently offering in-person housing tours. If you would like to learn more about your housing options and explore student housing, check out housing's video tours to see what suites and apartments look like. Call Student Housing and Residential Life at (818) 677-2160 if you have further questions.

Group tours will continue in light rain, but if the weather is inclement, we’ll host a student panel and provide an opportunity to speak with an outreach counselor instead.

CSUN is a smoke-free campus.

Self-guided tour start screen showing Bayramian Hall.

Explore CSUN at your own pace and learn about the programs, services and facilities that make CSUN a great place to learn and grow.

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Plan Your Visit to CSUN

Closest Airports

Hollywood Burbank Airport

2627 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 📍15.8 miles from CSUN

A small airport with just two terminals, Hollywood Burbank offers air service via Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest and United.

Los Angeles International Airport

1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045 📍29.7 miles from CSUN

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the eighth largest airport in the world. It is home to about 70 passenger airlines.

Ground Transportation

Van Nuys FlyAway

7601 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406 📍4.7 miles from CSUN

The LAX FlyAway Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal is a convenient shuttle service that takes travelers directly between the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

It's especially helpful for out-of-town visitors because it’s an affordable, stress-free alternative to driving or rideshares. It offers frequent departures, luggage storage and a direct drop-off at airport terminals.

There are several car rental companies nearby. If you don’t have your own car, Uber and Lyft can pick you up at the FlyAway and drop you off at the loading zone just outside Bayramian Hall.

CSUN Transit Hub

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330 📍On CSUN's campus

You can pick up Metro bus 167 at the Transit Hub to get to and from the Metrolink train station in Chatsworth.

Experience CSUN like a local! Check out these recommendations from our Student Ambassadors and Outreach Interns.

Aliso Canyon Park

18041 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills, CA 91344 📍3.1 miles from CSUN

Why visit? This dog-friendly park offers scenic views, lots of shade, picnic tables and equestrian/biking trails. The most popular trail is a 3.5-mile loop with about 367 feet of elevation gain.

The Broad

221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 📍21.1 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Enjoy access to a world-class contemporary art collection featuring works by artists like Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol. The museum is noteworthy for its striking architecture, immersive exhibits like the “Infinity Mirror Room” (advanced tickets required) and its location in Downtown L.A. near other major attractions, including the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, where you can take a free self-guided tour.

Exposition Park

700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037 📍21 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Exposition Park is a 160-acre urban park that is home to a collection of world-class museums, educational and sport facilities and entertainment venues. You’ll enjoy free entry to the California African American Museum and the California Science Center, while the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County — which has everything from dinosaur bones to mummies — charges a nominal entrance fee. Be sure to explore the sumptuous City of Los Angeles Rose Garden.

The Getty Center

1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049 📍14 miles from CSUN

Why visit? See the Getty's collection of European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present against a backdrop of dramatic modern architecture, tranquil gardens and breathtaking views from Downtown L.A. to the Pacific Ocean. The museum’s collection of photographs exceeds 148,000 prints, and there is usually a thematic exhibition on view. You can also experience a living work of art: Robert Irwin's Central Garden features tranquil water features, colorful plants that change seasonally and an expansive lawn perfect for a picnic. (Note that advanced reservations are required.)

Griffith Observatory

2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027 📍25.8 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Free admission with incredible views of the city and the Hollywood Sign, public telescopes, a historic planetarium and dozens of exhibits about space and science. You can also hike to Mount Hollywood via a three-mile loop trail that begins in the observatory parking lot. Note that parking is $10 per hour after 10 a.m., but you can park on Vermont Avenue near the Greek Theatre and ride the DASH bus to the observatory for 35 cents.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028 📍21.5 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Amid a slew of Hollywood landmarks, the Hollywood Walk of Fame features more than 2,700 brass stars honoring achievements in film, television, music and entertainment. A lively, walkable area filled with attractions, street performers and classic photo opportunities, it offers a snapshot of Hollywood history. The website includes news about recent and upcoming ceremonies.

Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park

6300 Balboa Blvd., Lake Balboa, CA 91406 📍3.2 miles from CSUN

Why visit? This local park features barbecue pits, a children’s play area, picnic tables, biking, jogging and walking paths, and an adaptive sports field. Bikes, kayaks and pedal boats are available to rent.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 📍24.9 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Located at the center of L.A.’s Museum Row, LACMA is the largest art museum in the western United States. Housing a collection of 155,000 objects that illuminate 6,000 years of artistic expression across the globe, the 20-acre campus features the David Geffen Galleries for the permanent collection; two contemporary exhibition spaces, the Broad Contemporary Art Museum and the Resnick Exhibition Pavilion; and the Pavilion for Japanese Art. While entry to the galleries costs approximately $25-$30, access to outside areas is free. “Urban Light” and “Levitated Mass” are two spectacular outdoor installations, and there’s an Erewhon cafe.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 📍20.7 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Six Flags Magic Mountain is a major amusement park known for its record-breaking roller coasters and other high-adrenaline thrill rides. The water park Hurricane Harbor is right next door.

The Original Farmers Market and the Grove

6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90036 📍25 miles from CSUN

Why visit? The Original Farmers Market has been a beloved Los Angeles landmark since it opened in 1934. You can take a tour or just browse the nearly 100 shops and restaurants. Cuisines include American, Brazilian, Cajun, Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern and more. The Farmers Market is also home to some of the highest quality fresh fish, meats, fruits, vegetables, breads, cookies, cheeses and wines. If shopping is your jam, you’ll find an eclectic variety of books, clothing, gifts, home furnishings, jewelry, souvenirs and more. Take the trolley to the Grove, a high-end shopping destination with a movie complex and a mesmerizing fountain.

Petersen Automotive Museum

6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 📍24 miles from CSUN

Why visit? The Petersen is a car enthusiast’s dream come true. In the 100,000-plus square feet that comprise the museum, about 150 vehicles are on display at once in rotating exhibitions. For an additional charge you can explore the rest of the 300-plus vehicle collection in the museum’s Vault. You can see cars from the invention of the automobile to today. One display area is devoted to Hollywood cars (like Christine, the Mirth Mobile from “Wayne's World,” the Scooby Doo van, the Batmobile, the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” and the Fiat from “Mission: Impossible,” to name a few).

La Plaza de Cultura y Artes

501 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 📍25 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Housed in two historic buildings in Downtown L.A., La Plaza is adjacent to Olvera Street at El Pueblo de Los Angeles, the birthplace of the city. The main campus includes a museum, a 30,000-square-foot outdoor space with a performance stage, an edible garden and LA Cocina de Gloria Molina, a teaching kitchen and flexible event space that spotlights the history, culture and influence of Mexican and Mexican American cuisine.

Santa Monica Pier

200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401 📍23.7 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Santa Monica Pier is a historic oceanfront landmark that is one of the best places to find iconic coastal views, a lively atmosphere and the quintessential Southern California beach experience. Strolling is free — amusement park rides, restaurants and classic boardwalk attractions are available for an extra charge.

Universal Studios Hollywood

100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 📍19 miles from CSUN

Why visit? Universal Studios Hollywood is a film studio and theme park where visitors can experience behind-the-scenes movie magic along with immersive rides and attractions. It provides a unique mix of Hollywood history and entertainment you can’t find anywhere else. A must-see for out-of-towners.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya)

18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8448 📍On CSUN's campus

Why visit? A premier venue in the San Fernando Valley, the Soraya offer high-quality arts experiences, from classical and vocal concerts to dance, theatre and jazz. And it’s right on the CSUN campus!

Also check out the Associated Students Summer Movie Fest, which takes place every Thursday evening on the University Library Lawn!