California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology
4.5
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Andrew Tsui
San Diego, CA282 contributions
Aug 2022
My family and I had a nice self-guided tour of the campus. Everything is within walking distance, with ample greenery and shade. Each building has unique attributes and an interesting background which makes visiting very enjoyable.
Students and faculty were present (even during the summer). The institution gave quite a studious atmosphere! I would recommend visiting the admissions office at the start of your visit, as they provide visitors with resources and materials to enhance your walk!
Students and faculty were present (even during the summer). The institution gave quite a studious atmosphere! I would recommend visiting the admissions office at the start of your visit, as they provide visitors with resources and materials to enhance your walk!
Written 25 September 2022
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SilverFox925
Los Angeles, CA293 contributions
Oct 2022
An extraordinary institution in a beautiful, serene setting. The buildings are 'old world' with many trees adorning the campus and in sight of the beautiful mountains. Th students are very approachable and when listening to their various fields of study, you know you are in a scientific mecca. Everything about this institute reflects knowledge. The numbers of Nobel Prize winners speaks to its excellence.
Written 27 October 2022
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,556 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
CalTech as it is popularly called has a beautiful campus. There is a lot of greenery as well in the midst of all the buildings. Certainly would very highly recommend to visit the CalTech campus to anyone.
Written 5 December 2019
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燕卿 陳
33 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
I booked admission seminar at least 2 months in advance as I was eager to know about why Caltech is so famous and welcome by all the scientist. The admission seminar is great ! Sharing a lot of usual information and experience, espeically for an international "local" student who doesn't have the same eduction system like the US or international school, how can we apply and what are the criteria for the selection etc. Although we can obtain and search information locally, it would be great to listen and speak with the professional admission consultant. You will learn a lot from their experience !
The campus is a quite and clean and small, the atmosphere is totally different than UCLA or UC Berekely, there are not many students around during my visit and I asked one of the student and he said usually they will go to studying even it is a Saturday or weekend, you can feel that how they love the science !
It is an excellent university who obsessed in science ! It is a campus with full of wisdom !
The campus is a quite and clean and small, the atmosphere is totally different than UCLA or UC Berekely, there are not many students around during my visit and I asked one of the student and he said usually they will go to studying even it is a Saturday or weekend, you can feel that how they love the science !
It is an excellent university who obsessed in science ! It is a campus with full of wisdom !
Written 4 August 2015
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SierraMadretravelers
Sierra Madre, California104 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
One of the little known treasures in Pasadena is the free architectural and historical campus tour of Caltech. The Caltech Architectural Tour Service (CATS), a branch of the Caltech Women's Club, offers free public tours on the 4th Thursday of the month, except during July and August. Tours may be also scheduled by special request.
The tour covers the history of Caltech, its founders, and how the early campus architecture reflected Pasadena and the academic research that took place inside the buildings. See exquisite historical buildings with stunning ceilings, mosaics, and richly detailed finishes. For more information check www.its.caltech.edu/archtour/CATS/Welcome.html.
The tour covers the history of Caltech, its founders, and how the early campus architecture reflected Pasadena and the academic research that took place inside the buildings. See exquisite historical buildings with stunning ceilings, mosaics, and richly detailed finishes. For more information check www.its.caltech.edu/archtour/CATS/Welcome.html.
Written 16 June 2013
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Robert L
Pasadena, CA711 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Cal Tech is one of the top Universities in the world but it is not the best "tourist" spot. By all means come by when you are in Pasadena and see it when you are close by but one does not need to make a special trip from LA or Hollywood.
Written 20 May 2019
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Art C
Pasadena, CA41 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
It is exciting to walk on the same walkways as Einstein did 90 years ago. He lived at 707 S. Oakland St. close to Caltech, a small indescript house. Take a pleasant walk around the campus. It should increase your IQ by 10%. After all 31 Nobel Prize winners did their research there.
Written 20 April 2016
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Kimberly, ID1,535 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Whenever I'm in Pasadena I make it a point to drop by the Caltech campus.
Tip:It is easier to find 2hours free parking spots along San Pasqual St. Both my dog and I enjoy walking the 124 acres beautifully landscaped and well maintained grounds. (My previous neighbor was a landscaper at Caltech and he said they have a team of 40 gardeners to maintain the grounds) Many locals walk their dogs and babies on strollers here too. On weekends you often see newly wed couples and their entourage taking photos here too.
I marvel at the well preserved historical buildings with exquisite details and tiling work. Check out my photos.
Tip:It is easier to find 2hours free parking spots along San Pasqual St. Both my dog and I enjoy walking the 124 acres beautifully landscaped and well maintained grounds. (My previous neighbor was a landscaper at Caltech and he said they have a team of 40 gardeners to maintain the grounds) Many locals walk their dogs and babies on strollers here too. On weekends you often see newly wed couples and their entourage taking photos here too.
I marvel at the well preserved historical buildings with exquisite details and tiling work. Check out my photos.
Written 5 October 2013
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LoveWailea
Vancouver45 contributions
Jun 2013 • Friends
A stunning campus full of buildings with interesting architecture (some old colonial, some 60s contemporary, some stunning modern) and glorious grounds to walk around. Amazing range of trees and some cool spots to sit like near the turtle pond. Good parking on campus. Tremendous place to walk and there seems to always be a breeze.
Written 25 June 2013
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Xanthos Michalis
Nicosia, Cyprus164 contributions
Feb 2020
So pleasant to walk around the University's campus and not only looking at the buildings but also the people who perform such a great task in leading the way to future discoveries. I mostly liked the pond with the turtles as well as the coffee shop area.
Written 6 March 2020
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I'm visiting Pasadena and would like to walk around the Caltech campus. Can I bring my dog for the walk?
Written 19 December 2022
A rep of the Institute indicated it should be no problem as long as the dog is leashed and you clean after the pet. Do not enter any of the buildings with the pet.
Written 20 December 2022
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