Hillcrest Travel Guide
San Diego
Visit Hillcrest
Stay near popular Hillcrest attractions
Things to do
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Whale Watching Cruise
Top hotels in Hillcrest
Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Nice room, clean. Balcony was great with patio set up. Location was wonderful. Easy check-in and check-out."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
"Everything was great, except our experience at our Anniversary dinner at “Serea”."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Best Western Seven Seas
"Clean comfortable room, good location. Limited walkable food options. Weak plumbing, odd sounds from pipes all morning… otherwise pretty quiet save for the return of the late night party people."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
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.
Mission Beach
If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Gaslamp Quarter
Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Mission Bay
If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Ski Beach are top sights worth seeing.
