A Smart Hotel near the University of San Diego and Others

Visiting universities in San Diego? Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay has a prime downtown location near the University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene and several others. With a free airport shuttle, free high-speed Internet and 24-hour business center, we help to keep your school visit on time and on track.

Whether touring campus or attending a game, stay at our downtown San Diego hotel near several San Diego colleges and universities:

California Western School of Law (1 mile)
225 Cedar Street, San Diego, CA 92101 | 619-239-0391 The California Western School of Law was chartered in 1924 and remains one of the few independent, non-profit law schools in the U.S.

Student Body: Approximately 900 students
Academics: The Juris Doctor curriculum is complemented by 7 areas of concentration, 3 dual-degree programs and a joint master's program
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University of San Diego (5 miles)
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110 | 619-260-4600 The University of San Diego (USD) is a Roman Catholic institution charted in 1949. USD is situated on a 180-acre campus overlooking San Diego, Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

Student Body: More than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students
Academics: 6 schools offer more than 60 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs
Athletics: USD Toreros compete in the West Coast Conference at the Division I level (NCAA). Check the University of San Diego sports schedule.
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Point Loma Nazarene University (6 miles)
3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106 | 619-849-2200 Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) is a Christian liberal arts university located in San Diego, California, with regional graduate program centers throughout Southern California.

Student Body: 2,400 undergraduates and 1,100 graduate students
Academics: PLNU is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers over 50 specific areas of study
Athletics: PLNU Sea Lions participate in the NCAA as a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference and boasts 14 intercollegiate sports teams. Check the PLNU athletics schedule.
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San Diego State University (11 miles)
5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA 92182 | 619-594-5200 San Diego State University (SDSU) was founded in 1897 and is one of the oldest higher learning institutions in California.

Student Body: More than 35,000 undergraduate and graduate students
Academics: SDSU offers 84 bachelor's degrees, 75 master's degrees, 15 doctoral degrees and 78 minors in 7 colleges
Athletics: SDSU Aztecs compete in the NCAA Division I, primarily in the Mountain West Conference. The football team plays at Qualcomm Stadium. Check the SDSU athletics calendar.
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University of California San Diego (12 miles)
9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 | 858-534-2230 The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is a public research university located on 1,200 acres of coastal woodlands in La Jolla, CA.

Student Body: 22,500 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students
Academics: 6 undergraduate colleges, 5 academic divisions and 5 graduate and professional schools
Athletics: The Tritons boast 23 varsity sports teams, from basketball and water polo to fencing and volleyball. Check the UCSD athletics schedule.
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