1-35 of 90 Attractions in Hillcrest
Hillcrest is often touted as San Diego’s most diverse neighborhood, and
rightly so. Just up the hill from Downtown, the community is populated
by a thriving gay population, as well as artists, intellectuals, and
other free-thinkers. Because of this, Hillcrest’s picturesque streets,
twinkling with Christmas lights year-round, are lined by charming
specialty boutiques, vintage clothing stores, international
restaurants, galleries, coffee shops, and used bookstores. The
community’s nightlife is prosperous, with venues ranging from local
dives to fancy nightclubs. Balboa Park, home of the San Diego Zoo as
well as countless museums, is within walking distance, and the Gaslamp
Quarter is just a short cab ride away. Few cities can boast a community
as rich and distinctive as Hillcrest, one of San Diego’s very
best.
