For friends and family
Visitor and guest guidelines
Labor and delivery observation
At this stage, one guest can be with you until you are moved to a labor room or discharged.
Labor and delivery
During labor, you’re welcome to have 4 guests with you in the room at a time.
- Your primary labor support person and 3 additional guests.
- Children under 12 are limited to siblings and must be accompanied by an adult whose only task is their care.
Family-centered postpartum
Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- 4 visitors at a time are welcome.
- Healthy children are welcome.
- Children under 2 are limited to siblings.
- “Mother-baby quiet time” is observed every afternoon. Plan in advance and let your friends and family know.
Services
Along with the third-floor waiting area outside Labor and Delivery, there are other useful services for your family and friends available near the rotunda in the first-floor main lobby, including a gift shop, Healthy Living Store, 24-hour pharmacy, and ATM.
Nearby restaurants
Our San Diego Medical Center has numerous eateries nearby offering a wide variety of cuisine. A few of the closest include:
Giovanni’s Italian
Local chain’s Kearny Mesa spot for NYC-style pizza, salads, and sandwiches in a chill, informal setup.
9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
mygiovannis.com
Palominos Mexican & Seafood
Shopping-center venue offering familiar Mexican dishes, plus a few specialty burritos.
9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
Subway
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches and salads.
9363 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
subway.com
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
9343 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
coffeebean.com
Khan’s Cave Grill & Tavern
An airy, sports-friendly space with fire pits on the patio, serving Pan-Asian dishes.
9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
hanscave.com
Kabobgee Grill
Enjoy a variety of ethnic Lebanese cuisine.
9350 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92123
lamichekabobgee.com
Nearby hotels
Ramada San Diego North Hotel & Conference Center
5550 Kearny Mesa Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
858-278-0800
wyndhamhotels.com
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
5434 Kearny Mesa Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
858-292-1482
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Residence Inn San Diego Central
5400 Kearny Mesa Rd.
San Diego, CA 92111
858-278-2100
marriott.com
Extended Stay America San Diego-Mission Valley-Stadium
3860 Murphy Canyon Rd.
San Diego, CA 92123
858-292-8927
extendedstayamerica.com