University Heights Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

San Diego Zoo which includes a pond, zoo animals and landscape views

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 Zoo
San Diego Convention Center

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 entertainment choices and acclaimed art galleries.

San Diego Convention Center
Mission Bay showing a beach

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 Bay
Petco Park

Petco Park

Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.

Petco Park
Mission Beach

Mission Beach

A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.

Mission Beach
SeaWorld

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.

SeaWorld

Activities

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Resort

AU$121
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Resort
San Diego City Lights Night Tour

San Diego City Lights Night Tour

AU$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway

AU$190
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Great Scenery

San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay

AU$61
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
San Diego Sunset Cruise from Mission Bay
San Diego Whale Watching Tour

San Diego Whale Watching Tour

AU$109
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

AU$142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
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Our pick of the best University Heights Hotel Deals

Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$399 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$399
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,093 reviews)
Lafayette hotel San Diego
"The attention to detail will blow your mind! The interior and exterior design will transport you! Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$167 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$167
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,990 reviews)
Handlery Stay August 21-23
"Nice rooms, bed is a little firm, pillows were OUTSTANDING. Could use better TV's. Lobby bar was closed both night. Both restaurants were good. The staff was very friendly. As for location with being able to walk to stores or quick marts, terrible, nothing close."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Handlery Hotel
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$310 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$310
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,876 reviews)
Great view. Great location. Great shuttle.
"I had a really great time. The room could have been cleaner on arrival."

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$222 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$222
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,827 reviews)
Still a good place to stay.
"3rd or 4th stay. Lovely staff. Comfy bed. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$198 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$198
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,126 reviews)
"Is very well located close to restaurants and little Italy. the room was clean and ample"

Reviewed on 24 Aug. 2025

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$330 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$330
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,660 reviews)
"Easy access to the bay in the big plus for us was we had our boat with the marina next-door?"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights

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Mission Valley

4/5(29 area reviews)

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Fashion Valley Mall and Snapdragon Stadium, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.

Mission Valley
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Hillcrest

Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.

Hillcrest
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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.

North Park
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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.

Little Italy
Old Town San Diego State Park which includes signage

Old Town San Diego

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Old Town San Diego
Petco Park which includes a statue or sculpture

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.

East Village

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