The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a groundbreaking biological research center. The scientific research institute, completed in 1965, is also one of the coolest architectural spots in SoCal. Now, the Salk Institute is a designated historical site. Founder Dr. Jonas Salk envisioned a facility with open interiors set in a dramatic location. This way, he hoped the center would inspire creativity in researchers. Sign up to tour this San Diego hidden gem (open during normal circumstances) and admire it in all its glory.