University City Travel Guide
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Visit University City
Stay near popular University City attractions
Things to do

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in University City

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
"Hotel is old but well-maintained. Great location if you have a car. you can walk to the mall for shopping and restaurants! Breakfast included and happy hour for free drinks from 5-6:30pm was bonus. I wish the pool and jacuzzi were clean."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"They advertised valet service and parked our car when we arrived. When we asked for our car, they told us they did not have valet. We were given our keys and told to go look for our car and that it could be in a parking lot or on the side of the hotel. They then told us that valet was the same price ..."
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Where to stay in University City

Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Riviera Shores Beach while you're exploring the area.

Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.
















