Hillcrest is an uptown neighborhood in San Diego, California. The area is located north-northwest of Balboa Park, south of Interstate 8 / Mission Valley, with Park Boulevard to the east (bordering North …

Jul 7, 2025 · Hello Hillcrest, you fabulous forest of fun. Nestled between Mission Hills, Balboa Park, and North Park, Hillcrest holds it down as SD’s glitteriest ’hood and the anchor of our Pride festivals...

Jul 9, 2025 · Located just a few miles north of downtown San Diego, this walkable neighborhood is perfect for a full day of strolling, eating, shopping, and people-watching. We’ve rounded up some of …

Jan 19, 2024 · Hillcrest is rich with activity, small businesses, fun restaurants and bars and a whole lot of people who are exactly who they want to be. It’s home to San Diego’s LGBTQIA+ community, the …

The park is home to 16 museums and performing arts venues, ornate Spanish-Renaissance architecture, 1,200 acres of beautiful gardens and the world-famous San Diego Zoo.

Just north of San Diego's bustling Downtown, the vibrant Uptown neighborhood of Hillcrest is the heart and soul of San Diego's LGBTQIA+ community, with an inviting array of bars, restaurants, coffee …

Jul 23, 2024 · From groundbreaking LGBTQ+-owned businesses to historic landmarks that whisper tales of hard-won progress, Hillcrest offers a treasure trove of must-visit spots.

Hillcrest is really the hub of San Diego's gay community. It's colorful, filled with ethnic restaurants, cute and unique shops and boutiques, and lots of coffee shops!

Just north of Balboa Park, San Diego’s Hillcrest neighborhood is best known as the center of the city’s LGBTQ+ scene. Hillcrest is one of San Diego’s older neighborhoods.

See what it's like to live in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. Top things to do, insights from locals, housing information, and more.