Hillcrest

About Hillcrest

A true success story in terms of community revitalization, Hillcrest has blossomed over the past decade into one of the hippest, most happening communities in San Diego. Nestled to the west and north of Balboa Park from Park Boulevard westward to Mission Hills, Hillcrest is known primarily for its wide array of award-winning restaurants, trendy specialty stores, medical offices, two major hospitals, and the largest concentration of gay and lesbian-owned businesses in the City. Those who live here enjoy a wide choice of older homes mixed in with newer, upscale apartments and condominiums. The Hillcrest Business Association throws the annual streetfair bash known as Cityfest, which was originally held to celebrate the restoration and relighting of the famous neon Hillcrest sign at University and Fifth Avenues. Hillcrest is also the proud home of the annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Pride celebration, which includes a parade alone University and Sixth avenues, and a two-day festival in idyllic Balboa Park at Juniper Street and Balboa Park Way.

Community Links
The Greater San Diego Business Association
Uptown Partnership, Inc.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center

Community Newspapers
Hillcrest News
Gay & Lesbian Times
Update


Community Groups
The Hillcrest Association works on general neighborhood issues and concerns and meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 5pm in the Joyce Beers Community Center, 1010 University Avenue. Ms. Hulda Isham is the Association's president and Warren Simon is the executive director. Their office is temporarily located at 3955 Fifth Avenue, Suite 208, and can be reached at 619-299-3330 or Hillcrestbid@aol.com

Safe Streets Now! organizes neighborhood watches and other crime prevention programs. They can be reached at (619) 299-0423 or Safestreetsnow@aol.com

Uptown Planners handle planning and land-use matters in the neighborhoods of Hillcrest, University Heights, Bankers Hill, Park West and Mission Hills. Alex Sachs is the chair and they meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Joyce Beers Community Center, 1010 University Avenue.