University Heights Community Association

University Heights Community Association University Heights is a charming pocket community of San Diego.

The official account of UHCA, a nonprofit organization serving University Heights, San Diego since 1984 • Community Events • Local Business Spotlight • UH Newspaper Located near the central Uptown area, University Heights is a thriving community with wide sidewalks and active art, music, and theater life. We have excellent restaurants, coffee shops, a bakery, convenience stores, imported food mark

ets, antique and book stores, a rug merchant, clothing stores, a flower shop, custom furniture makers and upholsterers, woodworkers, and gallery framing. An extraordinary variety of personal artists, ranging from hair stylists to body workers, are as much a part of the neighborhood as the churches, grammar school, UH Athenaeum School of the Arts, Trolley Barn Park, and the library. The University Heights Community Association (UHCA) serves to represent the community with the city, community projects, and developers. Our rich and diverse neighborhood, combined with the classic Arts and Crafts and Mission Revival bungalows, are always of interest to developers. Both the city and private developers are actively trying to increase the density of the community while avoiding established master plans. The University Heights Design Review Council is currently focused on compelling developers to follow the exemplary design of the Uptown Community Plan instead of the controversial ‘ministerial’ review the city is allowing developers to use. We depend upon local support, both volunteer and financial, to insure that change does not impinge upon the character of our neighborhood and appreciate all the support we receive in this ongoing endeavor.

The University Heights Bookswap event in collaboration with  is in ONE WEEK! Join us on:DATE: Thursday, June 11thTIME: 6...
06/03/2026

The University Heights Bookswap event in collaboration with is in ONE WEEK! Join us on:

DATE: Thursday, June 11th
TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM
LOCATION:

How It Works:

Bring at least one book to participate (feel free to bring more!) and swap with fellow readers. Take up to four books home with you. Leftover books will be donated to UH .

Registration is $5 and can be found via the link in our bio! We look forward to seeing you there book lovers!

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Our big annual yard sale event is THIS SATURDAY! Pick up a physical map at Birney Elementary on Saturday, June 6th start...
06/02/2026

Our big annual yard sale event is THIS SATURDAY! Pick up a physical map at Birney Elementary on Saturday, June 6th starting at 7:00 AM to shop the hidden treasures found at over 70+ garage sales all around the neighborhood.

We will be releasing the map digitally as well right at 7:00 AM on Sat. June 6th on our social media pages and on our website: uhsd.org.

Doing a bit of spring cleaning? Here’s your chance to responsibly get rid of junk:

♻️ Bring your e-waste recycling, your paper shredding, and your household items/clothing donations to Birney Elementary School’s parking lot for some spring cleaning!

📱 will be accepting ewaste and paper to be shredded from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Birney

👚 will be accepting household items & clothing (no furniture) from 12:00 - 3:00 PM at Birney

📚 Bring your used books to on Park Blvd to donate.

🎨 Used art supplies go to on Adams Avenue

We look forward to seeing you out and about on Saturday morning bright and early! Garage sales will run from 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM all over

06/02/2026

Wondering how you can get your hands on some University Heights merch? We got you! Shop our online store at uhsd.org/merch and it shipped directly to you. The best part is that all the profits go directly back to our community 😎

Happy Pride Month from the UHCA!In University Heights, we celebrate the diversity that makes our neighborhood such a spe...
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from the UHCA!

In University Heights, we celebrate the diversity that makes our neighborhood such a special place to call home. Pride Month is a time to honor love, authenticity, inclusion, and the many contributions of our LGBTQ+ neighbors, friends, families, and community members.

This month and every month, we are proud to be a neighborhood where everyone belongs.

This months “UPGRADE Someone’s Day” recognitiongoes to a true neighborhood staple: Francisco from  ! If you have ever st...
05/31/2026

This months “UPGRADE Someone’s Day” recognition
goes to a true neighborhood staple: Francisco from ! If you have ever stopped into El Zarape and left smiling bigger than when you walked in, there is a very
good chance Francisco had something to do with it.
Francisco has become one of the most recognizable and appreciated faces in UH. He has a way of making everyone feel welcome and remembers the orders of neighborhood regulars. He greets every person
who walks through the door with a genuine smile. Thank you for your partnership in recognizing members of our community each month. If you know somebody that deserves recognition, nominate them at uhsd.org/upgrade

Can you believe it’s June?! New month, new addition UH News is out in kiosks (locations shown above) and on doorsteps in...
05/31/2026

Can you believe it’s June?! New month, new addition UH News is out in kiosks (locations shown above) and on doorsteps in University Heights this week! Pick up your copy and show love to all of the writers, editors, and advertisers that keep this all volunteer newspaper running!

Have some time to spare and want to give back to this beautiful neighborhood?  We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator...
05/30/2026

Have some time to spare and want to give back to this beautiful neighborhood? We’re looking for a Volunteer Coordinator! This important role helps rally, organize, and communicate with volunteers who make our events and community programs possible.
What you’ll do:
• Coordinate volunteers for UHCA events and activities
• Communicate with volunteers via email
• Help connect community members with meaningful ways to get involved

Time commitment:
Approximately 5 hours per month (give or take, depending on upcoming events)

This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, build community connections, and play a key role in an organization that has been serving and enhancing University Heights for decades. It also looks great on your résumé!

Interested? Send us a message or email us to learn more.

05/30/2026

For over 20 years, El Zarape has been serving the bold flavors of Michoacán right here in University Heights. Known for their surf & turf burrito, fish tacos, and famous green salsa, they’re a neighborhood staple and proud to be Latino-owned. 💚
4642 Park Blvd and 3038 Adams Ave. Stop in and get that shrimp burrito! 🤤 What’s your favorite thing on the menu?

Our annual University Heights Garage Sale & E-Waste Recycling event is this coming Saturday, June 6th 7:00 AM - 1:00 PMO...
05/30/2026

Our annual University Heights Garage Sale & E-Waste Recycling event is this coming Saturday, June 6th 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Over 60+ houses will be participating this year, all over UH. Donations, E-waste, bulky items are accepted in the parking lot at BE SURE YOU’RE FOLLOWING US so that you can see the map of all houses that will be posted at 7 AM sharp!

Address

PO Box 30332
University Heights, CA
92163

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