Hillcrest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in San Diego Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Mission Bay
Mission Bay is San Diego’s vast and beautiful outdoor playground with great weather and calm waters that seem made for watersports.
Petco Park
Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field.
Mission Beach
A seaside village and a popular spot for holiday-makers for over a century, which today still retains its antique charm.
Activities
San Diego City Lights Night Tour
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Belmont Park Ride and Play Pass
San Diego Whale Watching Tour
Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
Little Italy
Visitors to Little Italy love its captivating waterfront views, and you can check out Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station.
North Park
North Park is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Old Town San Diego
The abundant dining options and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
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.
East Village
Travellers choose East Village for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park.
- San Diego Zoo
- SeaWorld
- Petco Park
- Mission Beach
- San Ysidro Border Crossing
- Balboa Park
- Port of San Diego
- Naval Base San Diego
- Coronado Beach
- USS Midway Museum
- La Jolla Cove
- Seaport Village
- Mission Beach Boardwalk
- Naval Base Coronado
- B Street Cruise Ship Terminal
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
- Torrey Pines Golf Course