Point Loma Nazarene University

Good school. I go here and would recommend. Nursing is hard but loma makes it fun. ⁵⁄₅ would recommend. Ps study with a. Candle

I’m hoping this shuttle would make wheelchair friendly to all the commuting students. :)

Came here for the free festival they were holding from 10 am to 2 pm. Got here around 9 am because we wanted to find parking which is free. Mostly everything here was free except for the kettle corn which was $ 2.00 for the small bag. They handed out waters but I didn’t find a booth where they sold sodas. I was craving for a Diet Coke. There was a soda machine I saw but it was Pepsi products which I don’t care for. I did find a station where you can get some free coffee. I needed caffeine to wake up. I also got to sample some spearmint iced tea which was refreshing and delicious. I entered a couple of raffles. People were friendly and super nice here.
We walked around and there were free booths set up with candy and games for kids. Free pony rides and a petting zoo for the little ones. They even had a pumpkin patch and was giving out tiny pumpkins to the the little kids.
As we kept walking, there was a jump for joy for kids and a live band with a girl singing cover songs. So cool. I really enjoy this festival. We came here last year knowing what to expect. The campus is beautiful as we had a view of the ocean and it was a perfect day.
They also had a taste of Point Loma which was from 11 am to 1 pm. Different vendors gave out samples of food. I tried the chicken nuggets from Chick Fil A. That was good. Mac and cheese was from Noodles and Company. It was sprinkled with cheese. So cheesy in flavor. Got to sample chicken and rice from Pick up Sticks. Chicken was good but rice was under cooked. Blah. For dessert, I had the pink lemonade sorbet. They were from Cup of Yo Frozen Yogurt. So refreshing. Lines were long! I even got to try the chips and dip from Miguel’s which I did not take a photo of. Overall, I had a great time! We will be back next year!

I used to play tennis for the last coupled of years on these beautiful ocean view amazing courts until recently when a tall guy came in and kick everyone out the reason being that one of the courts was dirty which we assumed represented a hazard for the players. There were about 8 people playing and we were all unpleasantly surprised by his rudeness. He acted like he owned the courts and even though only one court was dirty he kicked every one out. He did not introduce himself and he did not provide any explanation on when the courts will be opened again. Shameful behavior for such a beautiful and prestigious place.

The location is absolutely incredible!!! Yes, I did attend college here, when I was a student at PLNC, it was a different, we were known as the Crusaders, I know the mascot has changed since then. I really enjoyed my time at PLNC, I was nervous at first when I transferred there because I didn’t know anyone at all. I got a chance to interact with some fellow believers and live with fellow beleivers.
For a college campus, PLNC has GREAT cafeteria food, which if it is still the same provider, Marriot does the food here. This is a large campus, and quite spread out. The chapel services that I attended here were also excellent, I am so grateful for the opportunity that I had time to spend at PLNC. What a great spot!!!

Currently a daytime MBA student at PLNU and so far I am very impressed! The staff and professors are very knowledgeable and approachable. The facilities are great and the education is second to none.

Went to a conference here. I saw a little bit around the campus, people at the library were nice. I’d go back to take photos and check out the views.

I have obtained an undergraduate and graduate degree from PLNU. My experience as a business major has been that the faculty are not only the best in their field, they are also caring and understanding. My undergraduate classes were rarely over 40 people and in my graduate classes were never over 15 students.
The staff are extremely friendly– the university puts a huge emphasis on shaping the whole person, so between chapel, career counseling, and other mentorships I can say that a student will be wholly formed after attending PLNU.
«Teach, Shape, Send» is their mission and if you interact with anyone on campus, you can see how everyone (staff and faculty) apply the mission to their role at the university.

On Saturday, January 26, I had two two events to choose from, go to FanFest at Dodger Stadium or go to Super Fest in San Diego. I chose San Diego. Yes, I am a Dodger Fan, but I am a SMART Dodger Fan. I went to see Dodger Player, Adrian Gonzalez, at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Point Loma Nazarene is a beautiful campus. You have housing on a side of the cliff, beautiful places to take a long stroll up and down the hill, and more importantly, the view of the Pacific Ocean. I got lost a couple of times, but there was really only one path. The event, «SuperFestSD» was also called Rock Church, which confused me a little bit.
I was directed to the gym and it was highly decorated with championship flags. I guess Point Loma highly promotes their sports history. I haven’t been to a school gym in a long while and it reminded me of high school. There is a huge track just below the gym. It was huge and for a moment, I thought about running and then crying that I have a cramp.
I won’t be writing about the event since Point Loma Nazarene is the focus. Overall, Point Loma Nazarene is a beautiful campus. This is why San Diego has a lot of great schools because they have great atmosphere to learn and have fun. I can’t wait to find my next event at Point Loma.
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My son started college here Aug 2012. A beautiful campus on the ocean. My son’s dorm is right on the beach. The atmosphere is warm and friendly. Beautiful views and great weather conditions average in the 70’s. Lots of community, support, activities and serving. Chapel is required aprox 3x a week and there are many small group study options. God and relationships are a huge focus for this tight knit community of staff and students.
My son is enjoying his growth and independance, while we know that he is safe and thriving spiritually, mentally, emotionally… and physically, with those daily walks up the steep hill from his dorm to the campus… we tease that he’ll have calves of steele… lol (actually they do have a shuttle available) He seems to love the food and the dorm. Whenever we skype he has a room full of freinds (being in a 4 person dorm, it is a bigger L-​shape floor plan, so I think everyone like to hang there). He loves his teachers and classes, so far, and he was able to get a part time job on campus as well.
Although, freshman can not have a car on campus, the students seem to have little trouble getting where they need to go. There are Zip Cars available to rent, there are shuttles available and upper grade students who have cars are more than willing to give rides or pick up stuff. They often go on grocery runs or run out for late night snacks. I actually like that they can’t have a car the first year because they can’t get as distracted from school by going out all the time. There are plenty of activities on campus to keep them busy and the dorms each have their own rec rooms. My son is often getting together with friends to play volleyball, ultimate, watch a movie in the schools outdoor ampatheater, going to the beach, etc. I feel the smaller size of this private Christian college has been perfect for my son.

Good view… good people… and good food. Why does others doesn’t like this place? Because they’re afraid they don’t have a good view… and people.

BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS!!! weird people… Prepare to be judged on what you say and look like. But the buildings and view are to die for… Loved the school and decided to not attend based on the student body.

I am glad that I did not come here for school. The views from just about the whole campus are are awesome. The ocean views are breath taking.

Such of a beautiful university, and such an awesome view of the Pacific Ocean. There is something on campus for everyone.

Such a beautiful campus, overlooking one of the best views in San Diego. Although I am not a student in Point Loma, after visiting this campus for AIGA’S UNITE, I wish I was. The University is just so pristine and clean and I’m surprised that it’s my first time in the years that I lived in San Diego to come here! It’s just so nice! :)

Superfest I am shocked SDSU didnt take this place for it’s college. This place is not very handicap, wheel chair or stroller friendly. The campus is awesome the right place to be in Southern California for school. I don’t think if I was a student I could study here. Too many distractions with the beach only feet from your class. WOW summer school has to be ruff. The only down fall is that this college is 110 years old and shows. Wheel chair access wasn’t a priority as now. At least in the athletic complex it is hard to get around if you got a baby in a stroller. Otherwise the campus is a nice place and great for Superfest.

First of all, I am not a student here but I have been on campus many times over the years. Both my kids had either their Junior High or Middle School graduation ceremonies here in the Greek amphitheater and I have been to many ecumenical events at their beautiful Brown Chapel.
What is so nice about this campus is not only it’s physical beauty and proximity to the ocean, but it seems like it would be a fun and friendly place to go to college. Plenty of good vibes and lots of wholesome-​looking students. Now not ALL of PLNU is as angelic as they look, because my apartment complex has plenty of their students living here and they enjoy their kegs like anyone else.
Still, this small Christian liberal arts college seems to gently coddle it’s student in a collegiate cocoon out there at the end of Point Loma and I find that utterly charming. I went to a big, impersonal University where I often felt like a faceless number in the cog of higher education. Not here at PLNU. I bet the College Prez knows everybody and greets you by name in passing down the halls.
The awesome dorm rooms are perched above Sunset Cliffs and I imagine living in them is a trip what with the excellent surf, private rocky beaches and passing Gray Whales on their way to Mexico-​in your front yard! If I had to do it all over again, I would go to a small school such as PLNU and study something much more practical and career-​minded. But in the meantime-​I can enjoy my visits and time spent on this spectacular campus and school of higher learning.

«Bring me your rich, your close-​minded, your spoiled!»
That’s scripture, at least in my book. I’m not going to sit here and say that everyone at this school fits one of these categories. But the majority do.
This place just doesn’t really understand the student who puts himself through school. Most of the professors either went here or somewhere like it (Biola, Azusa Pacific, etc.) and their parents put them through college. So for someone like me, they don’t understand why when a class is only offered at 7:30 a.m. three days a week and I have to work ’til 10:30 every night, it might be hard to make it to every class (attendance is HUGE as PLNU).
Add to that strange social phenomena like getting married either before one graduates or right after – known on campus as «Ring by Spring” – and the idea that all sins are forgiven except sex before marriage, and you have a weird «religious» campus. I can tell you this, nothing has made me more disgusted with organized Christianity more than PLNU.
I am (read: was) Catholic, so I thought I’d be able to handle the biblical overtones of this place. Nope. Imagine being at bible camp for four years. Or, in my case, five. Everyone on campus owns an acoustic guitar.
The education really is worth it all though (except for the price tag, but that’s a whole ‘nother rant). The liberal arts approach is something I wish public education would embrace the way they should, and treat literature, music, and the arts not only important but as vital to our culture and lifestyle.
PLNU will tolerate a degree of thinking outside the box, but if you go too far, they’ll either send you on your way or try to stuff you back in the quadrilateral. If you’re like me, you just have to grin and bear it then take your degree and run.

We didn’t attend the college but happen to be visiting the area of Point Loma. This is such a gorgeous and beautiful campus right at the cliffs that stretches down to the beaches…
There are public access area and designated visitor parking as well and lots of surfers are seen in the area. Great surf site and definitely a great place to hang out for the day, the scenery is just so surreal!

When I graduated from Pepperdine in Malibu back in the late 90’s, I thought it was the most beautiful campus in California to graduate from. It almost made up for the college loans I’m still paying off. I was wrong. Nazarene University deserves that honor. On the surface, they are both very similar campuses, especially since they are both private, christian universities. The reason why Nazarene deserves the honor is because of its location — it sits right beside the beach and cliffs. Unlike Pepperdine, which sits only on the hillsides in Malibu with no direct beach access. To get to the beaches in Malibu, you have to deal with snotty rich people who try to intimidate you from accessing the beach — even though it is public property.
Nazarene University is just south of the Sunset Cliffs (see my other review). This is one of those places where my boyfriend took me to when I asked him to show me the non-​typical tourist areas of San Diego. Very few people know about the public access to the cliffs and beaches down the campus. Probably because movie stars don’t live in the area. The locals, especially the surfers, know about this hidden gem though. You’ll see signs to the public access and the university on the road that leads to Point Loma. Unlike Point Loma, accessing this college campus and the adjoining cliffs and beaches is free. Reference the pics I posted to give you a visual tour.
Most people would get intimidated by the security gate at the college entrance. Don’t be. Just tell them you are there to access the beach and they’ll let you inside during daylight hours. The campus is pretty. It probably has several hundred students, but I’ve only visited when school is not in session.
But what really sets this place apart from other college campuses is its access to the beaches and cliffs. Follow the main road in campus and it will lead you down to the parking area. The first one is where you are supposed to park. It requires more walking to get to the cliffs and beach. There’s another parking lot at the end of the road but that’s only for students and faculty. You can park there — but it’s at your own risk.
The campus is wheelchair accessible. But once you reach the end of the road, you need a good pair of legs to get down the rather steep cliff into the beach. You are best off wearing sandals or some type of footwear that can get wet, but not slip out easily like thongs. You will get wet if you reach the beach and the rocks can be sharp and pointed for bare footers.
If you plan to head down to the beach, make sure to research when low tide and high tide take place during the day. The beaches are narrow, but easy to traverse during low tide. High tide is a lot trickier and you better be in good shape just in case a wave pulls you into the ocean. Also, don’t go on a rainy day or the day after a rain. The rain will create muddy conditions making the trek down and up the cliffs more trecherous.
I noticed only small groups or couples would navigate the narrow beaches. If you head far south, you can actually reach Point Loma, but that’s a few miles away. Again, I emphasize you better be in shape or your body will suffer, while your eyes are treated to a very lovely coastline.
The water is cold, like all Californian beaches. I stayed closer to the shore. It was high tide when we visited and I didn’t want me or my camera to get wet. The waves were also strong enough that I feared for my safety least an undercurrent suck me into the Pacific Ocean. My boyfriend on the other ran to the surf like a polar bear. He’s 6’7″ and close to 300 pounds, so the waves didn’t pose a threat to him. But if you are average size or smaller in stature, make sure you are a good swimmer before wading into the ocean.
Next time I visit, I’ll take pics of the beaches with me of my bf in them. If you do visit, please respect the rules of the college campus when you are in their property. Also, please don’t litter or vandalize the cliffs and beaches. That was probably the only unpleasant thing about the visit — seeing all the leftover water bottles lazy ass people left behind. I just don’t understand how someone can treat such a beautiful place as a garbage dump. There was also some graffiti in the beach cliff walls, which marred the beauty of the jagged coastline and caves. I don’t want to sound preachy, but I absolutely abhor litterbugs.
When you are done playing in the beach, be careful scaling up the cliff to get to your parking spot. This is where the second private parking lot becomes a very desirable place to park, since you’ll be exhausted climbing up the cliff unless you are in shape. I really hesitated sharing this place with other Unilocalers since it’s a great place to visit without having to deal with crowds. Too many people visiting the place at once would ruin the experience. But I’m hoping you guys return the favor and share your own special public sanctuaries with other Unilocalers as well.