From KPBS:
Hello,
It's almost here - the inaugural KPBS San Diego Book Festival! The event will take place on the USD campus, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110, this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes, as the event is mostly outdoors. We encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle with you, as there are water refill stations throughout campus.
Here’s what you need to know to prepare for a fantastic day. Visit the book festival website to see the panel schedule, stage schedules, FAQs and more.
- Upon arrival (directions, transportation and parking info below!), make your first stop at one of the Information Booths (at either the West or East festival entrance) to pick up a program with the full schedule.·
- Check out the panel schedule and stage schedules to help chart your day. Note, some panels are ticketed. Tickets still remain for authors Larry Charles and Sarah Ahn – snag yours while they last! Most panels are not ticketed and will be first come, first served. Please join lines early to secure a seat. Read more about panels, tickets and signings in our FAQ.
- Make your way to the Writers’ Block to explore the works of over 70 author exhibitors and connect with local writing groups. Next, head to Paperback Park to support our San Diego independent booksellers and community partners. Don’t forget to bring a tote bag with you for books and unique literary gifts only found at the festival!
- On the Main Stage, catch live music, poetry, Ziggy Marley, the One Book, One San Diego announcement (at 1:15 pm!) and much more. Visit Storytime Square and the Youth Reading Stage for author story times, fun activities, and appearances from beloved PBS Kids characters.
- Bring your lunch, or treat yourself to something tasty from our food vendors or on-campus eateries.
Whether you plan to browse for your next great reads, enjoy live performances and author discussions, or simply soak in the festival atmosphere, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy.
For inquiries about accessibility, please email bookfestival@kpbs.org at your earliest convenience.
Printing tickets is NOT necessary. We strongly encourage you to download the Eventbrite app to manage your tickets easily. The app is free for iOS and Android - search Eventbrite in the app store.
Driving Directions – free parking provided in the West Parking Lot*
From the North (Los Angeles, La Jolla)
- Use I-5 (South) and exit Sea World Drive and Tecolote Road
- Turn left on Tecolote Road
- Turn right on Morena Blvd
- Turn left on Napa Street, and then left onto Linda Vista Road
- Turn left at the first stoplight onto Marian Way, USD's West
- Entrance
- Turn left at the security kiosk into the West Parking Lot
From the South (Downtown, Convention Center)
- Use I-5 (North) to I-8 (East) and take the first exit, Morena Blvd
- Follow Morena Blvd then bear right onto Linda Vista Road
- Turn left at the second stoplight onto Marian Way, USD's West Entrance
- Turn left at the security kiosk into the West Parking Lot
From the East
- Use I-8 (West), exit at Morena Blvd
- Bear right onto Linda Vista Road
- Turn left at the second stoplight onto Marian Way, USD's West Entrance
- Turn left at the security kiosk into the West Parking Lot
Tram Service at the Book Festival
A free tram service is provided throughout the duration of the event from both levels of the West Parking Lot to Copley Circle, circulating every 15 minutes, or you can walk up the hill to the festival.
*Complimentary parking in the West Parking Lot is limited. If the West Lot is full, please proceed to the Main Parking Structure. Tram service is not available from the Main Parking Structure. Parking in the Main Structure and across campus is free on weekends. Please do not park in any restricted, timed or metered spaces, or spaces with posted signs. You will be ticketed or towed.
We encourage using public transportation!
Take the Green Line or Blue Line to Old Town Trolley Station, then take Bus 44 straight to USD. Or, take the Green Line Trolley to Morena/Linda Vista Trolley station and Bus 44 to USD. You can plan your trip on the MTS website.
ADA Accessible Parking
View/download a map (PDF) of parking spaces for persons with disabilities on campus. The aforementioned tram service is ADA accessible and will loop between the West Parking Lot and Copley Circle with drop-off right at the entrance of the event.
We look forward to seeing you soon!