1642 University Ave · 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM · 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
A menu featuring California & Mediterranean-inspired dishes & drinks in a lively space with a pool.
Hillcrest · San Diego County
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Every café, bar, patio and shop worth the walk — from the Pride Flag plaza at Normal Street to the Sunday Farmers Market and Balboa Park.
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For Visitors
Balboa Park, the Pride Flag plaza, and the walkable blocks in between.
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Sunday market picks, quiet patios, and where to go on a weeknight.
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Parks, playgrounds, the zoo, and dinner that works with kids.
Family-friendly spotsFor Movers
The sub-neighborhoods, parking reality, and what living here costs.
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860 W Washington St · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Country-chic bar & eatery preparing a new American farm-to-table menu for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
3805 Fifth Ave · 4:30 – 10:00 PM · 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Restaurant on 3805 Fifth Ave.
3752 Park Blvd · 5:00 – 10:00 PM · 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Inviting, well-appointed space for seasonally driven New American fare, cocktails & wine.
142 W University Ave Ste C · 12:00 – 9:00 PM · 12:00 – 9:00 PM
French Restaurant on 142 W University Ave Ste C.
1011 Fort Stockton Dr · 4:00 – 10:00 PM · 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Airy, modern outpost for raw fare, wood-fired seafood & other plates plus a U-shaped cocktail bar.
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Local data and pages we keep current so you can plan the morning, the drive, and the evening.
- Weather & local timeCurrent conditions, Pacific time, and the 4-day forecast.
- Today's dealOne rotating offer from a Hillcrest business.
- This week's eventsMarket, patio nights, readings, and street festivals.
- Parking & transitWhere to actually park, plus bus and trolley connections.
- Photo wallNeighborhood photos from people who live here.
- Video channelThe newest Hillcrest walk-throughs and business features.
- Neighborhood storiesLonger reads on food, history, and moving here.
- Visitor guideThe whole neighborhood on one printable page.
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What's on
Not sure what to do this week?
The weekly standbys and the yearly street events.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Sundays · 9 AM–2 PM
Normal St
CityFest street fair
August
University Ave
Pride parade & festival
July
Sixth Ave to Balboa Park
Nighttime Economy patio nights
Fridays
Fifth Ave
Author readings
Weekly · Thursdays
Normal Street Books
Holiday of Lights
December
University Ave
Things to do & see
Iconic spots, curated for you
From the flag at Normal Street to the canyon rim at sunset.
Landmark
Hillcrest Pride Flag plaza
The 65-foot flagpole at Normal and University — the neighborhood's front door. Photo: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Streets
Park Blvd and University
The east gateway, home to the Egyptian condos and a short walk to Balboa Park. Photo: RL0919 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Streets
Third and University
The west end of the main strip, lined with patios, cafés and shops. Photo: RL0919 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Market
Sunday Farmers Market
175 vendors on Normal Street, 9 AM to 2 PM every Sunday of the year. Photo: Edward O'Connor / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Neighborhoods
Find your corner of Hillcrest
Six stretches, each with its own character.
University Ave
The main commercial spine — cafés, patios, marquees, and most of the walk-up business.
Fifth Avenue
Restaurant row heading south toward Bankers Hill, busiest after dark.
Normal Street
The Pride Flag plaza, the Sunday market, and the pedestrian promenade.
Bankers Hill
Quieter blocks, canyon bridges, and the older apartment architecture.
Mission Hills edge
Residential streets west of Washington with the neighborhood's best views.
Park West
Between Hillcrest and Balboa Park — walkable, dense, and close to everything.
Fresh from our channel
Watch the newest drop
A drive down University Avenue through the heart of Hillcrest — the marquee, the flag plaza, and the side streets.
Driving through Hillcrest, CA
Plan your visit
Everything you need before you arrive
Day plans, where to stay, local deals, and a printable guide.
- ItinerariesA morning, a day, or a weekendHour-by-hour plans built around real walking distances.
- Where to stayHillcrest, Bankers Hill, or Old TownThree lodging areas compared, with the reason to pick each.
- DealsEvery local offer in one placeNo app, no signup — show your phone at the counter.
- Visitor guideThe neighborhood on one printable pageSee, eat, get around, and park — free to print.
The inside scoop
Hillcrest stories
Longer local reads on food, families, history, and moving here.
12 things to do in Hillcrest
A full day from the market to the canyon rim, with real walking times.
Eating your way down University Ave
Breakfast to late-night, block by block, without repeating a cuisine.
Hillcrest with kids
Park playgrounds, the zoo, and restaurants that actually welcome strollers.
Choosing a block if you're moving here
Noise, parking, canyons, and what each sub-neighborhood is really like.
Changes every week
Hillcrest photo wall
Street scenes, sunsets, and market mornings shot by people who live here.
The Pride flag over Hillcrest · Tony Webster / Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
LandmarksPark Blvd and University Ave · RL0919 / Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
StreetsThird and University · RL0919 / Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Streets
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Weekly digest
The week in Hillcrest, in one email
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