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

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
"Everyone was great to us. from the front desk staff, phone operators, to the cleaning crew, and the breakfast cooks. We had a great time!!! Very upscale and Breakfast was a plus!!!"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency La Jolla
"The help to the room was amazing and everyone was super nice and helpful very clean room wonderful workers and food"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
"IS EXELENT SERVICE"
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Unexpected $50 nightly per car parking fee and an add on $50 per day resort fee. It's a good place but no longer worth the add on fees."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Honestly I was expecting much, much worse based on the reviews I had seen of this hotel so I was pleasantly surprised by most of the staff and the quality of the room. We were given our daily coffee vouchers, we had the same woman every morning and she was absolutely wonderful but I did not catch ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Didn’t feel like a hard rock"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
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 Seaport Village 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 Pacific 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 Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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
















