University City Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit University City
Stay near popular University City attractions
Things to do
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
£53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
£26
per traveller
City Cruises San Diego: Best of the Bay Harbor Tour
£23
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Diego: Mission Bay Sunset Cruise
£32
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
£93
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in University City
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
The price is £161 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£161
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,496 reviews)
"I love staying here! It is always comfortable, clean, I love the bedding. I enjoy the fabulous $19.95 breakfast buffet each day! The staff is always great. I love the bar/restaurant area. I love the fact that this is in walking distance to UTC mall, many restaurants and coffee shops. It"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
The price is £177 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
£177
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is £194 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
£194
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,912 reviews)
"The worst experience!! I want my money back The rooms set up was a disaster, the location was a disaster, nothing like the pictures!!!"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
The price is £74 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£74
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,945 reviews)
"Me encanta Gracias por todo"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is £159 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
£159
28 Oct - 29 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Handlery Hotel
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
The price is £90 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£90
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,978 reviews)
"I had a good stay at the Handlery Hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. There wasn’t much of a view, but overall, it was a good place to stay for the night and felt better than some of the cheaper hotels I’ve stayed at. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to use the pool during my ..."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in University City
Find the best University City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Bay and Mission Beach 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.
