Visiting Us

Visitors from around the world are welcome to tour the Huang Engineering Center weekdays from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Our self-guided tour map [PDF] was designed so that it is easy to locate areas of particular interest.

Where We Are

The Huang Center is the anchor of Stanford's new Science and Engineering Quad, located west of the Main Quad. Our address is:

Huang Engineering Center [map of area]
475 Via Ortega
Stanford, CA 94305-4121

Take a Self-Guided Tour

Take a self-guided tour [PDF]  of the building. This map shows the locations of administrative offices as well as displays located throughout the building.

Take a Guided Tour

Requests for group guided tours of the Huang Engineering Center and the Science and Engineering Quad can be submitted via email to seq-bookings@stanford.edu. Please allow several weeks for us to find a suitable docent for your tour.

Getting Here

By Public Transportation

On weekdays, we strongly encourage the use of our Marguerite shuttle system. Stanford cares about environmental sustainability, parking is at a premium, and the easiest way to find us is via the Marguerite.

If you arrive by CalTrain at the University Avenue/main Palo Alto station, take the Marguerite X line, and disembark at the corner of Panama St. and Via Ortega.

By Car

If you drive to campus on a weekday, your best bet is to either park in the metered or visitor pay lots (bring lots of quarters) or purchase a one-day parking pass. The metered lots are enforced 8 a.m.–4 p.m., M–F and the "A," "C," or "Z" lots are enforced 6 a.m.–4 p.m., M–F. You are free to park in these areas after enforcement hours (from 4 p.m. on) and on the weekend at no charge. Please note that visitors cannot park in student lots, which are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The university's visitor parking services can help with maps and permits.

General Maps and Directions to Stanford

General Airport and Public Transportation Information

Campus Eateries 

Our favorite is Ike's Place, located in the Forbes Family Café in the Huang Center. If you aren't in the mood for sandwiches, there are many other restaurants just a short walk away, through the Stanford campus.