Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventures (OA) serves the USD community with opportunities to experience outdoor activities that aim to promote personal growth, leadership development, relationship building and environmental responsibility. We offer a variety of local, regional and international outings that includes Pre-Orientation Adventure, overnight trips, outdoor recreation classes and day trips around San Diego. We also operate a rental shop and resource center for individuals that choose to venture on their own excursions and need some equipment or guidance.
Covid-19 Policies
The health and safety of our patrons and staff remains our priority during our limited reopening. Please read our policies carefully prior to your visit. If you have specific questions, please email us at explore@sandiego.edu. For information on our areas and hours, reservation instructions, check-in and more, please visit our Equipment Rental page.
Note: A health screening station is located in front of the Student Life Pavilion. Please see the Torero Blueprint website for more information on the stations.
- For a contactless rental experience, please call the office to reserve and pay for equipment rentals. p:619-260-4709. Please leave a message if we do not answer and we will return your call to complete your reservation.
- It is an option to complete rental reservations in-person. One person is allowed inside our office at a time. Floor markers will identify where to wait outside of the office.
- Payment accepted at this time includes credit card and campus cash.
- A face covering must be worn at all times while picking up and/or returning equipment rentals - even outside in the parking lot and on the patio.
- Social distancing must be practiced inside and outside on the patio at all times.
- You must show the staff your health screening wristband for all rental transactions - including an outside drop off.
- Possible loss of access and/or report to the Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices may be assigned to patrons who:
- Deny access to patrons not cooperating with our COVID-19 policies. Student cases will be reported to the Office of Ethical Development and Restorative Practices, and employee cases will be reported to Human Resources.
- Remove registrations based on changing guidelines regarding health guidelines, County orders, etc.
- Make changes to our policies based on facility usage, health guidelines, County orders, etc.
Hours of Operation (subject to change)
Week of September 21
Monday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Equipment pickup/drop is potentially available by appointment Tuesday - Thursday.
News and Events
- Interviews from the Virtual John Muir Trail (Nüümü Poyo)
- Bioluminescense In San Diego
- Congrats Rylee! Social Innovation Challenge
- Advice from OA Guide Austin Hirsch
- Tiffany Zhang President for a Day
- Thanksgiving Break Reflection
- Social Innovation Challenge
- INSPIRED BY NATURE - Digital Magazine
- INSPIRED BY NATURE - (Mobile Version)
- SEEK ADVENTURE. - Digital Book
- Become an Adventure Guide!
- Sign up for events!
- Follow us on IG: @usd_outdooradventures