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Living in Hillcrest San Diego

Hillcrest is the 14th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with 14,136 residents.

Hillcrest has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: University Heights, Park West, Midtown, Mission Hills, Mission Valley West, Little Italy and Harborview.

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87 Walk Score of Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Hillcrest is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Olivetto Ristorante

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5th Av & University Av

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Hillcrest San Diego.

Hillcrest is the 14th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with a Walk Score of 87.

Find apartments in San Diego's most walkable neighborhoods: Little Italy, Harborview and Core-Columbia.

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Hillcrest Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Hillcrest to other San Diego neighborhoods.

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Population

12 Village 88 36 48 4,491
13 Grant Hill 88 55 53 4,544
14 Hillcrest 87 53 60 14,136
15 University Heights 87 52 67 11,438
16 North Park 86 49 64 37,943

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 200 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Hillcrest.

People in Hillcrest can walk to an average of 13 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Whole Foods Market 7th Avenue Pub

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Charisma Cucina Italiana

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thumbnail for Olivetto RistoranteLocated in Mission Hills in the newly renovated Paseo de Mission Hills , Owner Angelo Fiore’s Italian inspired Olivetto Ristorante presents modern interpretations of classic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on distinct preparations of the season’s best offerings.

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53 Transit Score of Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Hillcrest has Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options. Find Hillcrest San Diego apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Hillcrest has good public transportation and about 8 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Hillcrest on public transit.

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5th Av & University Av

Photo of Whole Foods Market 7th Avenue Pub in Hillcrest, San Diego

Whole Foods Market 7th Avenue Pub

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Mint

60 Bike Score of Hillcrest, San Diego, CA

Hillcrest is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Hillcrest Farmers Market

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Mint

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Brooklyn Girl

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Ever Bloom Flowers

thumbnail for 5th Av & University AvThis historic street sign marks the heart of the Hillcrest neighborhood at University and Fifth. First erected in 1940, the sign was a gift to the community from female shopkeepers.

Local Native
on 5th Av & University Av

thumbnail for Whole Foods Market 7th Avenue PubThat's right. The Whole Foods in Hillcrest has an adjacent pub with 18 local beers on tap.

Local Native
on Whole Foods Market 7th Avenue Pub

thumbnail for MintShoes for all lifestyles. Brands include Attention Junkies, Shadow Chasers, Party Animals, Lonesome Doves, Edge Cutters, and Classiques.

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on Mint

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