Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Information for New Fellows
Housing | Transportation | Tax and Stipends | Visas | Social Security | Local Guide
Housing
The Research Department can offer assistance with locating accommodation for research fellows and maintains a housing list for this purpose. Due to the number of fellows arriving each year, we recommend securing housing as soon as possible. Furnished rooms, apartments, and houses are often available for rent but generally not within walking distance of The Huntington. Please note that there is no direct bus or metro line to San Marino, and that public transportation in the LA area is spotty and inefficient in general. A car or bike is highly recommended for those living outside a two miles radius of The Huntington. Jump to the section on Transportation for more details. The cost of housing in the Pasadena area is comparable to that in most large American cities, but please note that levels of rent in San Marino itself are very high. More affordable options may be found in neighboring cities including Pasadena, South Pasadena, Alhambra, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, La Cañada Flintridge, and Eagle Rock. All housing arrangements are between you and the renter; The Huntington is not a party to renter agreements nor does it assume responsibility for the appropriateness of housing or liability for any injuries, accidents, illnesses, etc., resulting from or related to housing.
Other resources:
- sabbaticalhomes.com | For those wishing to offset the cost of temporary accommodations, the service also allows users the option to list their own property for home rental, exchange, sitting, or sharing while away.
- places4students.com | Enter CalTech in the school name search for nearby listings
- apartments.com
- airbnb.com
- furnishedfinder.com
Finally, for those who choose to stay in an area hotel, some offer a Huntington discount. It is best to call the hotel directly and ask if they offer a discount.
Transportation
The easiest way to get to The Huntington and around the LA metro area is via car. Parking is free at The Huntington. The main entrance to the grounds is via the Allen Gate on the north side of the property. The Oxford Gate, on the east side of the property, is CLOSED on Tuesdays as The Huntington is closed to the public this day (the library is open). On Tuesdays, you must enter via the Allen Gate. Use 1800 Orlando Rd, San Marino CA 91108 for the most accurate GPS directions to this gate.
For those who wish to use public transit, two transit lines reach the bus stops nearest to The Huntington.
- Pasadena Transit: cityofpasadena.net/pasadena-transit
- LA Metro: metro.net
The two closest bus stops are Del Mar Blvd & Allen Ave, to the north, and Huntington/San Marino to the south. It is approximately 1 mile from the Del Mar stop to The Huntington, and .7 of a mile from the Huntington/San Marino stop if the Oxford Gate is open. Otherwise, it is approximately 1.2 miles with a slight incline running south to north.
Pasadena Transit offers 30-day TAP passes for $15, as well as reduced fares passes available to seniors, persons with disabilities, and LA area college students.
Tax and Stipends
Tax Status (U.S. Citizens)
All Huntington fellowships are grants to the recipients to pursue their own scholarly research. No federal income tax will be withheld from your payment. However, a Form 1099-MISC will be issued to you so that you can declare your payment. If you are a nonresident of California, we are required to withhold a flat 7% of the amount paid for state of California taxes as well as issue you a California Form 592-B.
Tax Status (Foreign Grantees)
All Huntington fellowships are grants to enable recipients to pursue their own scholarly research in the collections. Although The Huntington is required to withhold federal taxes from the individual’s stipend payments, the amount of the withholding can only be determined once you have completed the , which will provide us with the information about the tax treaty, if any, that applies between the United States and your country of residence. You will be asked to complete this form when you start your fellowship.
