Our location and hours of operation
Sandia/California is located at 7011 East Avenue in Livermore, Calif., a suburban community about 45 miles east of San Francisco. Positioned at the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sandia is within easy commuting distance of many affordable housing communities in San Joaquin County and the Central Valley.
Please arrive at the 180 East Avenue Entrance and proceed through security checkpoint to Gate 1. There will be a reserved parking space for you closest to Building 911.
The official hours of operation at Sandia/California are from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. General inquiries can be made by calling (925) 294-1358. See our contacts page for additional information.
Electronic Devices:
Sandia has restrictions on where electronic devices, such as phones, laptops and their associated media are allowed. For the duration of your visit at Sandia ALL electronics including, but not limited to, government cell phones, Fitbit, smart watches, etc. are to be left on the bus or in your rental vehicle. No electronic devices will be allowed inside Sandia facilities. Urgent messages can be sent to your protocol lead.
Medical Necessary Devices
Medical necessary [electronic] devices, such as hearing aids or pacemakers, require special processing for access into ALL limited areas and secured spaces. It is imperative you work with Kimberly Burris kmburri@sandia.gov to coordinate a MedPED request with the appropriate approving authority. This can take up to one week to process with multiple reviews and can impact the agenda logistics.
Hotels in the Area
Courtyard by Marriott Livermore
2929 Constitution Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 | (925) 243-1000 | Courtyard Livermore
Residence Inn by Marriot Livermore
5200 Wolf House Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 | (925) 606-1980 | Residence Inn Livermore
Homewood Suites by Hilton Livermore
5400 Wolf House Dr, Livermore, CA 94551 | (925) 606-1984 | Homewood Suites
Hilton Garden Inn Livermore
2801 Constitution Dr, Livermore, CA 94550 | (925) 292-2000 | Hilton Garden Inn
Sandia employees and contractors conducting Sandia business are permitted to book the government rate for their lodging when on official business travel. If you are asked for proof, you are eligible to receive this rate when checking in at the hotel, you must use your Federal Credential (HSPD-12 badge) and the Official Travel of Government Contractor Letter