Kyra’s Hillcrest Guidebook

Kyra
Kyra’s Hillcrest Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Hillcrest is the center of San Diego’s LGBT scene, with buzzing gay bars and the city’s annual Pride parade. University Avenue is lined with restaurants serving global cuisines like Vietnamese, Himalayan and Thai, while the mix of cafes, brunch spots and second-hand clothes shops on Fifth Avenue make it a popular weekend destination. The weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market sells produce, flowers and cooked food.
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest
3960 Normal St
369 locals recommend
Hillcrest is the center of San Diego’s LGBT scene, with buzzing gay bars and the city’s annual Pride parade. University Avenue is lined with restaurants serving global cuisines like Vietnamese, Himalayan and Thai, while the mix of cafes, brunch spots and second-hand clothes shops on Fifth Avenue make it a popular weekend destination. The weekly Hillcrest Farmers Market sells produce, flowers and cooked food.

Food scene

This pizza restaurant located on the same block is dedicated to the 3rd sister who past away. It's so warm, friendly and delicious.
Sisters Pizza
3603 Fourth Avenue
This pizza restaurant located on the same block is dedicated to the 3rd sister who past away. It's so warm, friendly and delicious.
This Vegitarian/Vegan Restaurant is so top notch you'll never miss the meat.
14 locals recommend
Donna Jean
2949 Fifth Ave
14 locals recommend
This Vegitarian/Vegan Restaurant is so top notch you'll never miss the meat.
This cozy Italian cafe is right out the front door. They serve panini, gelato & coffee in charming digs or on the outdoor patio.
132 locals recommend
Pappalecco
1602 State St
132 locals recommend
This cozy Italian cafe is right out the front door. They serve panini, gelato & coffee in charming digs or on the outdoor patio.
Super fun Brunch spot a block away. This place is a must visit. Beware the serving sizes are extra large.
185 locals recommend
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth Ave
185 locals recommend
Super fun Brunch spot a block away. This place is a must visit. Beware the serving sizes are extra large.
My favorite gay bar in the hood. Very fun, very festive.
90 locals recommend
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University Ave
90 locals recommend
My favorite gay bar in the hood. Very fun, very festive.
Highly recommend for a fun night out.
30 locals recommend
insideOUT
1642 University Ave
30 locals recommend
Highly recommend for a fun night out.

Sightseeing

World Famous San Diego Zoo is second to none.
2510 locals recommend
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Dr
2510 locals recommend
World Famous San Diego Zoo is second to none.
Multi-attraction park, 1200 acres.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Multi-attraction park, 1200 acres.

Errands

Fabulous Dry Cleaners. Really excellent service.
Hillcrest Cleaners
3702 Sixth Ave
Fabulous Dry Cleaners. Really excellent service.
There are several closer, but this is my preferred nail salon in the hood.
iNails & Spa
819 Howe Ave
There are several closer, but this is my preferred nail salon in the hood.
Best local florist
Green Fresh Florals + Plants
3785 Fourth Ave
Best local florist
Fresh baked bread!
103 locals recommend
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University Ave
103 locals recommend
Fresh baked bread!
Best farmer's market in San Diego. Every Sunday, 9am-2pm year round.
134 locals recommend
Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal St
134 locals recommend
Best farmer's market in San Diego. Every Sunday, 9am-2pm year round.
4 minutes away
240 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave
240 locals recommend
4 minutes away
6 minutes away
752 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave
752 locals recommend
6 minutes away
Just as the name says :)
220 locals recommend
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth Ave
220 locals recommend
Just as the name says :)
If you've never had a $30 whole body "foot" massage you are missing out.
Lucky foot massage
3505 Fifth Ave
If you've never had a $30 whole body "foot" massage you are missing out.
Really affordable (aka cheap) place to spoil yourself. Buy a package and spend the entire day.
Cascade Spa
3838 Fifth Ave
Really affordable (aka cheap) place to spoil yourself. Buy a package and spend the entire day.