Food scene
Circa-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock.
18 locals recommend
Rudford's Restaurant
2900 El Cajon BlvdCirca-1949 spot with old-timey decor & booth seating serves classic diner fare around the clock.
Abay Ethiopian market and restaurant
2425 El Cajon BoulevardCompact, laid-back Italian eatery with a terrace specializing in pizza & ice cream.
8 locals recommend
Gelati & Peccati
3066 B University AveCompact, laid-back Italian eatery with a terrace specializing in pizza & ice cream.
Neighborhoods
is a neighborhood in Central San Diego, California centered on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. According to the City of San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk parcel maps,[1] University Heights is bounded on the west and north by the edge of the mesa, the southern boundary is Lincoln Avenue, and the eastern boundary is Boundary Street along the western edge of Interstate 805. The area is filled with a number of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and artist studios primarily on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Live entertainment can be found most nights. Adjacent to Hillcrest, Normal Heights and North Park,[2] additional restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and night clubs are within easy reach.
The neighborhood sits in a central San Diego location with a broad spectrum of housing options, from cottages, apartments and condominiums, to million-dollar homes. Downtown, Balboa Park, San Diego Airport, Mission Valley, San Diego State University (SDSU, or "state"), are only a few minutes away.
46 locals recommend
University Heights
is a neighborhood in Central San Diego, California centered on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. According to the City of San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk parcel maps,[1] University Heights is bounded on the west and north by the edge of the mesa, the southern boundary is Lincoln Avenue, and the eastern boundary is Boundary Street along the western edge of Interstate 805. The area is filled with a number of restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and artist studios primarily on Park Boulevard and Adams Avenue. Live entertainment can be found most nights. Adjacent to Hillcrest, Normal Heights and North Park,[2] additional restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and night clubs are within easy reach.
The neighborhood sits in a central San Diego location with a broad spectrum of housing options, from cottages, apartments and condominiums, to million-dollar homes. Downtown, Balboa Park, San Diego Airport, Mission Valley, San Diego State University (SDSU, or "state"), are only a few minutes away.
Bars
Local watering hole with lively karaoke nights, multiple TVs, a pool table & outdoor patio.
7 locals recommend
Gilly's
2306 El Cajon BlvdLocal watering hole with lively karaoke nights, multiple TVs, a pool table & outdoor patio.
Refined bar serving rare & remarkable whiskeys in a masculine setting with hunting-lodge decor.
Bar Three Piece
3054 University AveRefined bar serving rare & remarkable whiskeys in a masculine setting with hunting-lodge decor.
Old-school rock bar serious about its beers on tap & jukebox tunes has happy hours & occasional DJs.
27 locals recommend
Live Wire
2103 El Cajon BlvdOld-school rock bar serious about its beers on tap & jukebox tunes has happy hours & occasional DJs.
Groceries
Warehouse-like supermarket chain for produce, meats & packaged foods, plus discounts on bulk items.
69 locals recommend
Smart & Final Extra!
6235 El Cajon BlvdWarehouse-like supermarket chain for produce, meats & packaged foods, plus discounts on bulk items.
Specialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
209 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3015 Clairemont DrSpecialty chain offering a range of natural & organic grocery items (most carry beer & wine).
Amusement Parks
Paul Maurer Shows
302 Washington StOpen-air antique train takes kids & adults on a 3-minute journey through the park.
Balboa Park Carousel
1889 Zoo PlOpen-air antique train takes kids & adults on a 3-minute journey through the park.