University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Activities
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Our pick of the best University Heights Hotel Deals
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Love this place. Everything was there! A bar for drinking, a pool for lounging, a diner for eating, and a restaurant for more eating. The place was one of a kind, and we plan on coming back.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
The lanai wasn’t the same one from the picture, and neither was the bathroom. Our lanai was dirty and covered in bird crap. I had to clean out the drawers myself before we put our items in, they had crap in it. We didn’t get what was shown to us, nor what we paid for. If I personally pick the room, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
Check in staff was rude and not concerned with customer service at all.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
I had a great experience. Friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Clean room and property managed well. No free continental breakfast though.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Very helpful staff, nice enough rooms. Good pool and hot tub
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
