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600-696 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103 Hillcrest

Rate Upon Request

Restaurant For Lease  •  1,050 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Year Built 1978
  • Total Building Size 17,542 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class B
  • Zoning CC-3-9
70 Transit Score
100 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Retail 1,050 SF Rate Upon Request 
The property at 600-696 University Avenue occupies approximately 0.80 acres in the Central San Diego submarket and is zoned CC-3-9 for retail use. It sits on a highly visible corner near State Route 163 with proximity to major intersections and public transit. The trade area includes a dense urban population with multiple surrounding residential developments and significant traffic generated by University Avenue and Sixth Avenue. National and regional retailers are positioned nearby, contributing to sustained consumer activity.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Built out as: Restaurants And Cafes
  • Space Type: Relet

Description 

Hillcrest Center presents a rare retail opportunity in the heart of San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, one of the city’s most vibrant and highly trafficked districts. This ±1,050 SF space offers dual-signage exposure and direct visibility from University Avenue and the State Route 163 on/off ramps. With ±62,000 cars passing daily and unmatched walkability, the site benefits from consistent foot traffic generated by nearby luxury residential projects, major employers, and cultural amenities.

Tenants enjoy seamless ingress/egress from one of Hillcrest’s busiest intersections, as well as on-site parking—a rarity in this urban trade area. The center is surrounded by national brands including Whole Foods, Walgreens, Trader Joe’s, Ralphs, and FedEx Office, making it part of a highly curated retail corridor that drives consumer demand. Nearby lifestyle destinations, grocery anchors, and healthcare institutions reinforce an already robust customer base.

The property draws on an affluent residential population, averaging household incomes above $100,000 within a 1-mile radius and a dense urban population exceeding 240,000 within 3 miles. This site pairs exceptional location dynamics with strong traffic drivers, making it a premier option for brands looking to establish a prominent presence in San Diego.

Highlights

Prime west-facing elevation with billboard-level exposure to SR-163 ramps.
Combined traffic counts of ±62,000 cars per day from University Ave and Sixth Ave.
Strong daytime and evening pedestrian activity supported by new housing developments.
Anchored by top national retailers, including Whole Foods, Walgreens, Trader Joe’s, and GNC.

Property Flyers

Amenities

  • Bus Line
  • Corner Lot
  • Freeway Visibility
  • Pylon Sign
  • Restaurant
  • Signalized Intersection

Major Tenants

Tenant SF Occupied Lease End Date
Five Guys 4/9/2021
GNC
iTAN 1/1/2019
Kiki Sushi
Menya Ultra
Oscar's Mexican Seafood 1/1/2019
Sensation Nails & Spa
Walgreens

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
San Diego (Santa Fe Depot) (Coaster - San Diego North County Transit District (Coaster/Sprinter/Breeze)) 6 min - 2.9 mi
Old Town Transit Center (Coaster - San Diego North County Transit District (Coaster/Sprinter/Breeze)) 6 min - 3.4 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
San Diego International 6 min - 2.6 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 42
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
Peter Holker 858-525-1432 SDRE Advisors
Peter Holker 858-525-1432 SDRE Advisors