Things to do
Things to do in Linda Vista
A WWII housing project that became one of the most ethnically mixed neighborhoods in the county, with the food to match.
Things to do
University of San Diego (Alcala Park)Landmark
The Catholic university's campus is built in 16th-century Plateresque style honoring Spain's Universidad de Alcala and is regularly ranked among the country's most beautiful; visitors can walk the grounds and take in the views over Mission Bay.
The ImmaculataLandmark
The domed church on the USD mesa, opened in 1957 as part of the seminary and now a parish independent of the university.
Tecolote Canyon Natural ParkTrail
About 6.5 miles of trails through a canyon dedicated as a city natural park on April 1, 1978, used for hiking, running and mountain biking.
Tecolote Canyon Nature CenterFamily
Exhibits on canyon plants and wildlife and scheduled education programs, open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Torero athleticsSports
USD's NCAA Division I teams play at Torero Stadium and the Jenny Craig Pavilion, both on campus.
Linda Vista Road business districtShopping
The stretch of Linda Vista Road between Comstock and Ulric streets is the community's commercial heart, lined with Vietnamese- and Asian-owned groceries, restaurants and services.
Mission Bay ParkPark
Across I-5 from Linda Vista's western edge, the city's aquatic park offers paths, beaches and water sports minutes away.
Morena/Linda Vista trolley stationFamily
The station at the foot of the mesa puts the Blue and Green lines within reach for trips to Old Town, downtown, UTC or Snapdragon Stadium.
Eat & drink
Sab-E-LeeThai (Isan)
A small Ulric Street restaurant that built a citywide following for fiery northeastern Thai dishes.
Annual events
Linda Vista Multicultural Fair & ParadeSpring
A free fair and parade founded in 1985, held on the 6900 block of Linda Vista Road with cultural performances, food booths and a K-12 art and essay contest.