University City, CA
San Diego
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Popular places to visit
Westfield UTC
You can do some window-shopping at Westfield UTC during your stay in San Diego. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
San Diego Mormon Temple
You can’t miss the whitewashed fairytale-like façade of this religious monument, which has a lovely lights display at Christmas.
San Diego Zoo
See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos.
San Diego Convention Center
Whether you come for Comic-Con or a medical convention, this huge gathering place in the Marina District of San Diego will more than satisfy your needs.
Mission Bay
Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.
Port of San Diego
Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.
Things to do
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
San Diego: 3 Hour Whale Watching Cruise
Speed Boat Adventure Tour: Thrills on the San Diego Bay
City Cruises San Diego: Best of the Bay Harbor Tour
University City Hotel Deals
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
Quiet and clean room! Comfortable bed! Friendly staff at check-in! It was wonderful!
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
I stayed here every time we would come down here when I was younger on family trips. Now I’m back years later with my boyfriend everything was Perfect and great service all around
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Lafayette Hotel & Club
The hotel is big on charm and decor. It was in 1937 and the guest rooms haven’t been enlarged or highly modernized. What they did get is a big dash of kitsch. Clashing wall paper, canopied beds, retro appliances, and a huge room bar (you pay per drink). We took a second floor poolside room with a ...
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
clean room
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Great little boutique hotel ! Friendly staff as well
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Very well and clean
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around University City
North Pacific Beach
While visiting North Pacific Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Crystal Pier and Tourmaline Surfing Park.
Carmel Valley
Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Carmel Valley. Make a stop by top sights like Meadows Del Mar Golf Club while you're exploring the area.
Pacific Beach
Boasting a lively nightlife scene, Pacific Beach offers miles of sandy shores, a bustling 3.2-mile boardwalk, and attractions like Crystal Pier and Kate Sessions Park. Enjoy local shops, bars, and eateries along the vibrant walkway.
Crown Point
While visiting Crown Point, you might make a stop by sights like Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches.
Mission Beach
Spanning nearly two miles of oceanfront, this sandbar community offers sunbathing, surfing, and beach volleyball, with nearby attractions like Belmont Park's Giant Dipper Roller Coaster and SeaWorld in Mission Bay Park.
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.