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OUR HOME IN THE HEART OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Plan Your Visit

We’re excited you’re considering a visit to ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ! We want to make your trip as smooth, welcoming and worthwhile as possible. Your time matters, and visiting campus is one of the best ways to experience what life at Biola is really like. Explore this page to find everything you need to plan your visit — from where to stay and eat to how to get here and what to explore nearby.

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In-Person Campus Visit

Schedule a tour to see our vibrant campus life and meet with your admissions counselor.



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Admissions Events

Register for admissions events to learn more about Biola and enjoy an immersive experience.

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Biola Events

Explore upcoming events, conferences and chapels hosted by Biola.

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Transportation

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Airports

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – 27 miles
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) – 15 miles
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) – 24 miles
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – 32 miles
  • Ontario International Airport (ONT) – 33 miles

Rail Routes

Bus

  • – La Mirada / Civic Center
  • – La Mirada / Rosecrans

Address

13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, California 90639

Campus Maps

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Lodging Near Biola

Find a place to stay the night near ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ to give yourself more time to explore nearby attractions and enjoy the surrounding area. Explore Local Accommodations

Local Eateries

If you’re interested in eating off campus, here are some recommended restaurants nearby:

List of Local Eateries

  •  â€“ Sandwiches & Italian
  • – Food hall
  • – Korean BBQ
  • – Sandwiches
  • – Mexican
  • – Indian
  • – Chinese
  • – Burgers
  • – Vietnamese
  • – Hot dogs & Italian beef
  • – Cuban
  • – Food hall
  • – Mediterranean
  • – Food hall
  • – Sushi
  • – Mexican

Nearby Retail Stores

Need to buy some last minute items? Here are some nearby stores:

List of Retail Stores

  •  â€“ Warehouse club (membership required)
  •  â€“ Japanese lifestyle store
  •  â€“ Asian groceries
  • – Warehouse club (membership required)
  •  â€“ American groceries
  •  â€“ Retail store
  •  â€“ American groceries
  •  â€“ Retail store

Campus Highlights

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Calvary Chapel
A Cross-Shaped Worship Space

Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel, a sacred worship space on ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ's La Mirada campus, is home to chapel services, classes and events. Transformed in 2018 by world-renowned Danish artists Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt, the chapel features original sculptures and stained-glass windows. We invite you to explore their artistic vision with a guided tour of Calvary Chapel, a cross-shaped worship space that has been beautifully recreated around a central theme — the Resurrection of Christ.

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Lim Center
Where Science and Faith Flourish Together

Lim Center

The Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health is home to Biola’s science and health programs, filled with state-of-the-art equipment and innovative spaces for research, learning and community. The 91,200-sq-ft facility offers students access to instructional labs, an applied physiology laboratory, anatomy suite, nursing simulation suite, electron microscopy facility, research labs and a rooftop observatory, as well as some of the most comfortable and inspiring study spots on campus.

Explore the Lim Center

Bardwell Hall
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An Innovative Home for the Arts

Bardwell Hall

Located right in the heart of our Southern California campus, Bardwell Hall is a renovated and reimagined space dedicated to the visual arts. This building, opened in fall 2021, is the visionary new home for the Department of Art. From individual studio spaces and outdoor exhibition areas to computer labs and galleries, there is no shortage of ways for our students to engage with Biola’s vibrant art community.

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Production Center
Studio Facilities for the Next Generation of Storytellers

Production Center

Available 24 hours a day, our Studio Facilities give film students access to almost $4 million worth of state-of-the-art equipment from day one. The Production Center is home to Studio A and Studio B soundstages, as well as 9 editing bays, surround sound mixing and control/screening rooms. Scheduled to open in 2026, a new 45,463-square-foot studio facility will become the new home for the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts.

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Residence Halls
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A Vibrant All-Christian Community

Residence Halls and Apartments

A home away from home for the growing student body at ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ, the residence halls and apartments offer unique spaces for residential communities, collaborative study and recreational activities. Each building has secure access, and common and outdoor areas are monitored 24 hours a day.

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Helpful Links

The Biola Experience
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Guidance for Parents and Families
Find resources as parents or guardians of prospective Biola students

On Campus Dining
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Virtually explore Biola's Southern California campus 

#1 College Town in Southern California

La Mirada, the city where ½ñÈÕºÚÁÏ is located, was recently ranked as the number one college town in Southern California by RentCafe. Biola’s suburban campus sits on the edge of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, putting students just a half hour away from entertainment, cultural riches and internship and career opportunities in two of the largest counties in the state. Surrounded by world-renowned cultural landmarks such as the Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl, students never run out of entertainment or museums to explore. Some of California’s best beaches are 25 miles from campus, and the state’s unique geography allows for day trips into the mountains the same weekend as a surf trip.

Explore Southern California