University Heights is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with 11,544 residents.
University Heights has good public transportation and is very bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: Hillcrest, Mission Valley East, North Park, Balboa Park, Mission Valley West, Park West and Adams North.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in University Heights.
University Heights is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with a Walk Score of 79.
The best San Diego neighborhoods for walkability are Horton Plaza, Core-Columbia and Gaslamp Quarter.
Compare University Heights to other San Diego neighborhoods.
Rank # |
Name |
Walk Score |
Transit Score |
Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Park West | 83 | 58 | 71 |
| 11 | Ocean Beach | 79 | 31 | 79 |
| 12 | University Heights | 79 | 53 | 70 |
| 13 | Normal Heights | 79 | 51 | 63 |
| 14 | Teralta East | 78 | 54 | 61 |
There are about 52 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in University Heights. People in University Heights can walk to an average of 4 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
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Many nearby public transportation options.
University Heights has good public transportation and about 5 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from University Heights on public transit.
University Heights has about 4 car shares from RelayRides.
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