"Hillcrest, North of Downtown San Diego" Hillcrest by lmkluque

Hillcrest Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 11 photos

Hillcrest

Welcome to my Hillcrest page,

This community, just north of downtown San Diego, is one of the most eclectic. In recent years the residents and business population have worked hard to create a charming working, shopping and living area. Washington Street and University and Fifth Avenues are it's "main" arteries, full of shops, restaurants, book stores, sidewalk cafes and an off beat movie theater.

Hillcrest is identified as San Diego's Gay community and it is true that a large portion of the population is gay. However, it's allure is not limited to any one type of person or even to any one economic status. In time this community may become too rich for the average traveler's budget, but at the moment it is funky, cosmopolitan and civilized.

One of my favorite stops in Hillcrest, besides The Hillcrest Cinema, is Trader Joe's. This is were I buy wines, cheeses, good pate's and items use in gourmet cooking, or for a nice picnic, all at a reasonable price--even better priced than the big chain grocery stores.

I hope you enjoy your visit,
Linda

Pros and Cons

Pros:An Ecletic Community With Great Promise.
Cons:Coming Up Too Fast!
In a nutshell:Go There Before It Becomes Too Rich For The Pocketbook.

Last visit to Hillcrest: Oct 2011
Intro Updated Oct 10, 2012
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Reviews (10)

Art-Deco Dressed For Christmas! - Hillcrest

"Village Hillcrest" and Beyond Things to Do (2)

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A Bistro in Paris Restaurants (5)

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Back Entrance to Kazumi Sushi, from the courtyard. - Hillcrest

Sushi, Sushi Everywhere...! Restaurants (5)

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Hillcrest Cinema Things to Do (2)

Normally I wouldn't suggest going to the movies while on vacation, but since I am also telling about the various... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
Sidewalk Cafes are Popular at Night too!
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Nemorino Oct 8, 2012 at 3:16 PM

This looks like an interesting neighborhood.
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Gillybob Sep 15, 2011 at 11:03 AM

Looks like a lovely part of San Diego! Gillybob greetings
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LauraWest Oct 8, 2007 at 4:53 AM

Ah, another Trader Joe's fan! My daughter's talking about moving to S.D...I may B seeking your advice on good, cheap apartments or rooms shares, for her. Greetings from St. Louis!
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matcrazy1 Jan 14, 2005 at 7:54 AM

Wow, Mexican food again, I miss it...
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bugalugs Jan 1, 2003 at 5:51 AM

really good tips Linda, and the coffee shop sounds a great meeting place.
All the best for 2003 :-)