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

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

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

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
"This was a decent place with easy access and friendly service. It was a more dated room with some wear and tear inside and throughout the building. The biggest issue was the elevators. Out of three, only 1 worked consistently and was the slowest I’ve ever seen. I waited a full 5 minutes one morning ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
"We were comfortable at this hotel. The breakfast was better than expected! We will definitely stay again when in SD."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"Everything great"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"The location. It is pretty convenient."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

California Suites Hotel
"it was clean ,very friendly staff.only downside was the ac wasnt working 😭😭,its was extremley hot and uncomfortable climate .other than that no problems ."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 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 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 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 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 Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
















