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.
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Hillcrest
3960 Normal StHillcrest 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 AvenueThis 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.
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Donna Jean
2949 Fifth AveThis 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.
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Pappalecco
1602 State StThis 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.
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Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveSuper 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.
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Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveMy favorite gay bar in the hood. Very fun, very festive.
insideOUT
1642 University AveHighly recommend for a fun night out.
Sightseeing
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Famous San Diego Zoo is second to none.
Balboa Park
Multi-attraction park, 1200 acres.
Errands
Hillcrest Cleaners
3702 Sixth AveFabulous Dry Cleaners. Really excellent service.
iNails & Spa
819 Howe AveThere are several closer, but this is my preferred nail salon in the hood.
Green Fresh Florals + Plants
3785 Fourth AveBest local florist
Bread and Cie Bakery/Cafe
350 University AveFresh baked bread!
Best farmer's market in San Diego. Every Sunday, 9am-2pm year round.
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Hillcrest Farmer's Market
3960 Normal StBest farmer's market in San Diego. Every Sunday, 9am-2pm year round.
Whole Foods Market
711 University Ave4 minutes away
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet Ave6 minutes away
Extraordinary Desserts
2870 Fourth AveJust as the name says :)
Lucky foot massage
3505 Fifth AveIf 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 AveReally affordable (aka cheap) place to spoil yourself. Buy a package and spend the entire day.