Hillcrest is the 12th most walkable neighborhood in San Diego with 14,136 residents.
Hillcrest has good public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.
Nearby neighborhoods: University Heights, Mission Hills, Little Italy, Cortez Hill, Harborview, Mission Valley West and North Park.
Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Hillcrest San Diego.
Hillcrest is the 12th 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 Horton Plaza.
Compare Hillcrest to other San Diego neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Village | 88 | 36 | 48 |
| 11 | Grant Hill | 88 | 55 | 53 |
| 12 | Hillcrest | 87 | 53 | 60 |
| 13 | University Heights | 87 | 52 | 67 |
| 14 | North Park | 86 | 49 | 64 |
There are about 159 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Hillcrest.
People in Hillcrest can walk to an average of 14 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Some bike infrastructure.
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