The Sanctuary is open every day from dawn until dusk. Audubon House is open daily, except for major holidays, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
When driving south on the San Diego Freeway (405), exit on Jamboree and turn right. At the first signal, which is Michelson, turn left. Continue on Michelson (past the old entrance to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary) to the 5th signal which is Harvard and turn right. Drive on to University and turn right. Drive to Campus Drive and turn right. Stay in the right lane for a short distance and immediately turn right onto Riparian View which is marked by a dark green sign identifying it as the entrance to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. (If you miss the turn and reach Carlson instead, just turn right and go around the block again to Harvard.)
When driving north on the San Diego Freeway (405), exit on Culver and turn left. Drive to University Drive and turn right. Stay on University to Campus Drive where you will again turn right. Stay in the right lane for a short distance and immediately turn right onto Riparian View which is marked by a dark green sign identifying it as the entrance to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. (If you miss this turn and reach Carlson instead, just turn right and go around the block again to Harvard.)
When driving from Pacific Coast Highway Turn north onto Jamboree Rd, drive approximately 3 miles then turn right onto University Rd., continue on for 1.4 miles, then turn left onto Campus Dr. Drive, go 500 ft, stay in the right lane and immediately turn right onto Riparian View which is marked by a dark green sign identifying it as the entrance to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. (If you miss this turn and reach Carlson instead, just turn right and go around the block again to Harvard.)