Campus Access

During the school year, the population of PLNU is over 2,500, the size of a small town with its own vulnerability to crime. Even though a car or truck can only enter the campus through the main entrance, there are numerous places for a person to walk onto the campus.

When you park on campus, remember to lock your vehicle and consider investing in a steering wheel locking device and/or alarm. During the evening hours use the shuttle service provided by the department of Public Safety. Regardless of the time of day or night, be alert and aware of your surroundings and exercise common sense safety precautions. Even though there is a Welcome Center at the entrance to PLNU, the City of San Diego does not allow personnel to stop vehicles from driving through the campus during daylight hours to obtain access to the coastal viewing area along Sunset Cliffs Park.

Safety In Numbers - Sunset Cliffs Park

If you wish to take a walk or jog through Sunset Cliffs Park, which is located between PLNU and the Pacific Ocean, it is strongly recommended that you go with a friend or in a group. During the night time hours it is suggested that you stay out of the park because of increased criminal activity.  The crime rate in this park is higher than that reported for on campus crime. 

To view the crime rate for this area use the following link: then view Sunset Cliffs under the most recent date for "Actual Crimes by Neighborhood" category.