Hillcrest Travel Guide
San Diego




Visit Hillcrest
Stay near popular Hillcrest attractions
Things to do

USS Midway Museum with Direct-to-Gate

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

Discover San Diego: Self-Guided Walking Tour

San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise

San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel
"I got in late, the parking was difficult to figure out but once I went inside the front desk lady walked outside to show me how to use the gate and keypad. There was no hot water in the shower, the lady told me to let it run for 5 minutes and I did and still nothing. There was a portable ac unit ..."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
"The floors of our room were atrocious. My daughter was wearing brand-new white socks, Within five minutes they were black. Once they did another cleaning, it was a lot better. Around the property, you could tell landscaping maintenance isn’t their strongest point. I was facing the garden lanai, I ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
"Very Nice - Parking fee of $50 a night seems high"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
"It was nice to have a restaurant on property since I was having surgery and my family stayed there"
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
"Great room Nice view No one bothered us Very accommodating Bar needs to be revamped"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Handlery Hotel
"It is centrally located on Hotel Circle. You can get to the Zoo, Sea World, Old Town. Postcards AM staff was very attentive. Great place to stay."
Reviewed on 12 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 Seaport Village 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 Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.
















