Neighborhoods
Find your corner of Hillcrest
Hillcrest is small enough to walk and different on every block. Here's how locals describe each stretch.
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.