Food Scene
Taste of Thai
527 University AveGreat Thai Food at a reasonable price.
Mexican food with a colorful and fun vibe. Same owners as Urban Mo's.
60 locals recommend
Baja Betty's
1421 University AveMexican food with a colorful and fun vibe. Same owners as Urban Mo's.
Azuki Sushi
2321 Fifth AveGreat Sushi with unique rolls.
Fresh Catch Fish Market & Grill
3650 Fifth AveGreat Italian, spacious outdoor patio
Chocolat Hillcrest
3896 Fifth AveMixed menu sleek modern atmosphere and great Gelato.
All Organic menu and interesting beer list. Low key bar and grill feel.
22 locals recommend
La Vecindad Neighborhood TACOS
3827 Fifth AveAll Organic menu and interesting beer list. Low key bar and grill feel.
Crest Cafe
425 Robinson AveHuge Menu everything is tasty. A modern dinner feel.
Would only come here for breakfast. Bonus is the outdoor patio.
30 locals recommend
Fig Tree Cafe Hillcrest
416 University AveWould only come here for breakfast. Bonus is the outdoor patio.
Huge portions and always busy. A go to destination for breakfast. weekends expect an hour wait. I typically put my name on the list and return back to the apartment to get ready for the day.
184 locals recommend
Hash House A Go Go
3628 Fifth AveHuge portions and always busy. A go to destination for breakfast. weekends expect an hour wait. I typically put my name on the list and return back to the apartment to get ready for the day.
Babycakes San Diego
2315 Reo DrGreat place for cupcakes and coffee or wine.
Bronx Pizza
111 Washington StNy style pizza of SD.
Lefty's Chicago Pizzeria
3448 30th StChicago Pizza in SD
Jamba Hillcrest
510 Robinson AveJamba Juice located next door to Starbucks
Einstein Bros. Bagels
420 Robinson AveQuick breakfast or lunch sandwiches and drinks
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
3825 Fifth AveQuick Sandwiches for on the go.
If you're in San Diego you must eat a fish and/or lobster taco. This the place with views of ocean pier and inexpensive.
225 locals recommend
South Beach Bar & Grille
5059 Newport AveIf you're in San Diego you must eat a fish and/or lobster taco. This the place with views of ocean pier and inexpensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Colorful and always busy. This is the true spirit of Hillcrest. Mostly gay men.
90 locals recommend
Urban MO's Bar & Grill
308 University AveColorful and always busy. This is the true spirit of Hillcrest. Mostly gay men.
Dual Happy Hour from 4-8pm and then 10:30pm-12:30am strong Margaritas.
11 locals recommend
Fiesta Cantina
142 University AveDual Happy Hour from 4-8pm and then 10:30pm-12:30am strong Margaritas.
Everything Else
Voyou
3696 Fifth AveWine bar with the feel of being at home.
Jake’s on 6th – a Wine Bar
3755 Sixth AveLarge wine bar with a bare minimalist feel.
Tammy's Nail Salon II
3780 Fifth AveInexpensive and decent quality nail salon for a quick fix.
Pinkberry
3795 Fourth AveYogurt with in steps
7-Eleven
2101 Fern StGas and Quick grabs
Rite Aid
3650 Adams AveDrugStore with in Walking Distance
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
711 University AveFresh Organic Groceries.
Ralphs
101 G StYour Average Grocery store. Next to Trader Joe's/
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveIn a shopping plaza next to Ralphs
Sightseeing
Torrey pines hike
Amazing ocean views and a great hiking spot.
Keep going South on Sunset Cliffs for some of the most stunning views in SoCal. Great place to run and bike.
14 locals recommend
Sunset Cliffs Boulevard
Sunset Cliffs BoulevardKeep going South on Sunset Cliffs for some of the most stunning views in SoCal. Great place to run and bike.
Hippie town of San Diego, I think this place give you the best feel for Southern California.
44 locals recommend
Newport Avenue
Newport AvenueHippie town of San Diego, I think this place give you the best feel for Southern California.
Old Town
The little Mexico of San Diego.
Arts & Culture
The "Boardwalk" of San Diego with RollerCoaster and other rides and games.
689 locals recommend
Belmont Park
3146 Mission BlvdThe "Boardwalk" of San Diego with RollerCoaster and other rides and games.
Padres Games when the season is on. You can grab a bus directly across the street from the apartment and head to the game.
709 locals recommend
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdPadres Games when the season is on. You can grab a bus directly across the street from the apartment and head to the game.
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo DrWorld Renowned zoo!
Beautiful park with in walking distance with museums and hiking trails.
3289 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Beautiful park with in walking distance with museums and hiking trails.
Shopping
AMC Fashion Valley 18
7037 Friars RdOutdoor Mall with tons stores.
CVS Pharmacy
1288 Camino Del Rio NA have it all store.