CulinArt’s service at MiraCosta College will conclude this summer, and the college will transition to a new dining services partner, Pacific Dining Food Service Management. Transition planning is currently underway to support continuity of service and a smooth start to the fall semester. During this transition, several temporary and permanent service changes will occur across campuses.
At the Oceanside Campus, the Café is scheduled to close July 13 through July 31 to allow time for vendor move‑out, cleaning, and move‑in activities. The Oceanside Campus cafeteria schedule is still being finalized and is expected to be similar to current service offerings, with full cafeteria services available in time for the fall semester. Enhanced vending will be installed to support students during non cafeteria service hours.
As part of this transition, the San Elijo Café will permanently close this summer. The San Elijo Campus and the Community Learning Center will transition to enhanced vending only. Some construction and site work will take place during the summer to support enhanced vending at all three sites. Enhanced vending will provide fresh food options at each location, ensuring students have access to quality food during all open campus hours.
Full catering services will be available at CLC, OC, and SAN beginning July 27, 2026. The primary catering contact with Pacific Dining is Jon McMahon, who can be reached at jon@pacific-dining.com. For any existing summer catering orders, please contact Belinda Lopez at CulinArt at blopez@culinartinc.com to confirm your order and ensure it will be honored.
Additional updates will be shared as planning continues. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this transition and enhance food service options for the MiraCosta College community.
Location
Bldg. 3400, Oceanside Campus
Hours
Summer: Monday - Friday, 8am – 2pm
