San Diego neighborhood guide

University Heights

The best of University Heights, ranked by what locals say in their reviews. 73 places, never pay-to-rank.

AvailableSponsor University HeightsPut your business at the top of this page, in front of everyone searching University Heights. One sponsor per neighborhood, $49/month. →

Explore University Heights

Restaurants & Bars11 placesFortuna Ristorante Italiano · Parkhouse Eatery · GrainsSee all Restaurants & Bars in University Heights →Things to Do13 placesOld Trolley Barn Park · J. A. Cooley Museum · University Heights PointSee all Things to Do in University Heights →Home Services14 placesMission Pest Control · D & N Electric, Inc. · PlumbTechSee all Home Services in University Heights →Professional Services35 placesRaquel’s Senior Dog Bed & Breakfast · Mimo Grooming Studio – University Heights · Jax CutsSee all Professional Services in University Heights →

Top 10 in University Heights

  1. 1Mission Pest Control

    Mission Pest Control

    Pest control in University Heights

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  2. 2Fortuna Ristorante Italiano

    Fortuna Ristorante Italiano

    A Hillcrest Italian ristorante on Park Boulevard.

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  3. 3Raquel’s Senior Dog Bed & Breakfast

    Raquel’s Senior Dog Bed & Breakfast

    Dog daycare in University Heights

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  4. 4Mimo Grooming Studio – University Heights

    Mimo Grooming Studio – University Heights

    Dog groomer in University Heights

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  5. 5Jax Cuts

    Jax Cuts

    Hair salon in University Heights

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  6. 6BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

    BOWIE | Hair for the Modern Enthusiast

    Hair salon in University Heights

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  7. 7Parkhouse Eatery

    Parkhouse Eatery

    Breakfast and brunch spot in Normal Heights.

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  8. 8Grains

    Grains

    Coffee shop in Normal Heights — also a bar.

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite
  9. 9Aiwa Auto Repair Inc

    Aiwa Auto Repair Inc

    Auto repair shop in Mid-City

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirections
  10. 10D & N Electric, Inc.

    D & N Electric, Inc.

    Electrician in University Heights

    Local favoriteUniversity HeightsCallDirectionsWebsite

Nearby neighborhoods

0.5 miNorth Park359 places

Craft beer, third-wave coffee and the 30th Street restaurant row, plus the Thursday farmers market and the Observatory North Park.

Top picks: Kaffa Coffee · Pure Project North Park · Torque CoffeeBest Coffee Shops · 43 here0.6 miNormal Heights129 places

Adams Avenue's record shops, dive bars and Lestat's coffee, the Adams Avenue Street Fair and the neon Normal Heights sign.

Top picks: Dos Palmas Cafe – Normal Heights · Coco & Jules Cookies · Whiskers & Wine Cat CafeBest Coffee Shops · 20 here1.2 miKensington27 places

Craftsman homes, the Ken Cinema landmark and a walkable strip of Adams Avenue cafés, brewpubs and the neighborhood library.

Top picks: Pappalecco · Trattoria da Sofia · Kensington CafeBest Real Estate Agents · 4 here1.5 miSouth Park96 places

Walkable 30th and Fern Street village of cafés and shops, Grape Street Dog Park and the Balboa Park Golf Course on its western edge.

Top picks: Seafood La 57 · Bock · Piacere MioBest Hair Salons & Barbers · 17 here1.6 miCity Heights37 places

The city's most diverse neighborhood: pho and Ethiopian on El Cajon Boulevard, Little Saigon, City Heights Square and the Saturday farmers market.

Top picks: Key and Cleaver · Cafeina Cafe · Mimi’s Tuk TukBest Coffee Shops · 7 here1.7 miMission Valley368 places

Snapdragon Stadium, Fashion Valley and Mission Valley malls, Hotel Circle and the San Diego River path, at the center of everything.

Top picks: Urban Plates · MILKISSIMO GELATO · Tommy Bahama Marlin BarBest Lawyers · 37 here

Best-of lists with places in University Heights

Best Auto Repair8 in University HeightsBest Hair Salons & Barbers7 in University HeightsBest Dentists5 in University HeightsBest Breakfast & Brunch4 in University HeightsBest Dog Daycare & Boarding4 in University HeightsBest Hiking Trails4 in University HeightsBest Mission Trails & Central San Diego Hikes4 in University HeightsBest Accountants & Tax Services3 in University HeightsBest Chiropractors3 in University HeightsBest Dog Groomers3 in University HeightsBest Electricians3 in University HeightsBest Real Estate Agents3 in University HeightsBest Art Galleries2 in University HeightsBest Attractions2 in University HeightsBest Golf Courses & Driving Ranges2 in University HeightsBest Handymen2 in University HeightsBest Neighborhood Parks & Playgrounds2 in University HeightsBest Parks2 in University HeightsBest Plumbers2 in University HeightsBest Vegan & Vegetarian2 in University Heights
Run a business in University Heights?
Claim your free listing and be on the neighborhood page from day one.
Claim your listing

Explore San Diego

Restaurants & BarsThings to DoFitness & WellnessHome ServicesProfessional ServicesAll neighborhoodsKimura's Picks: Dog-Friendly San Diego