Parking
Metered street parking on University and Fifth (free Sundays and after 8 PM), plus structures on Vermont St and Third Ave.
Local info
Everything practical about Hillcrest
Weather and local time straight from the National Weather Service network, plus parking, transit, city numbers and the yearly calendar.
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Wind off the bay
Neighborhood facts
- County
- San Diego County, California
- ZIP codes
- 92103, parts of 92104
- Elevation
- ≈ 350 ft above sea level
- Walk to Balboa Park
- About 10 minutes from Sixth Ave
- Farmers Market
- Sundays, 9 AM – 2 PM, Normal St
- Landmark
- Hillcrest Pride Flag, University Ave & Normal St
Getting around
Transit
MTS bus routes 1, 3, 10 and 120 run through the neighborhood, connecting Downtown, Old Town and Kensington.
Walkability
Flat grid streets with wide sidewalks and curb ramps at nearly every corner — one of San Diego's most walkable districts.
City services
Non-emergency police (619) 531-2000 · San Diego 311 for potholes, streetlights and trash · Emergencies 911.
Yearly calendar
- Every SundayHillcrest Farmers Market on Normal Street
- JulySan Diego Pride Parade and Festival along University Ave
- AugustCityFest street fair on Fifth Avenue
- DecemberHillcrest Holiday Sparkle and tree lighting