Hillcrest Travel Guide
San Diego




Visit Hillcrest
Stay near popular Hillcrest attractions
Things to do

San Diego SEAL Tour by Land & Sea

San Diego's City Harbor Sightseeing Cruise

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
"Staff was easy to work with. Location was perfect and the biggest reason I booked. Building is old, walls are thin, climate control was a portable a/c unit affixed to the wall that turned on and off throughout the night. Room was updated but needs a deep cleaning. Wall vent is fuzzy and bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"The staff was very friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Handlery Hotel

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

California Suites Hotel
Where to stay in Hillcrest

Downtown San Diego
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

Pacific Beach
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Nova SD – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.

















