Discover Easy Ways to Explore Hillcrest
In the heart of Hillcrest, we’re committed to simplifying your journey. Our mission is to elevate the accessibility of parking, enhance transportation options, and foster greater mobility within our Hillcrest community.
Getting Around Hillcrest
Hillcrest is the perfect neighborhood to explore not only on foot but also by bike, bus, or car, with a plethora of restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and galleries awaiting your discovery.
Exploring by Bike
Hillcrest has miles of new bikes lanes that have been added over the last few years. Biking is a fun, healthy, (sexy) and environmentally friendly way to get around the neighborhood.
Check out this resource for how to get around by bike:
- Explore San Diego by bike from Hillcrest through the regional bike network.
Walking Around Hillcrest
Hillcrest is known as one of San Diego’s most walkable neighborhoods and that’s one of the best ways to get around the neighborhood. Walking is the OG form of transportation.
Hillcrest is known for its walkability. Hillcrest has a Walk Score of 87 meaning that it’s very Walkable with most errands able to be accomplished on foot.
Many people don’t understand the rules of the “road” relating to pedestrians. Here’s a helpful link to the California DMV regarding pedestrians.
The Seven Bridges hike is a terrific way to explore Hillcrest by foot.
Getting Around by Rideshare
Uber, Lyft, and other ride share services are very popular options for Hillcrest. I met three of my last BFs in a lyft! Let’s make sure that you’re ready to rideshare in Hillcrest with these tips:
Getting Around by Car
Getting to and around Hillcrest by car is still the most popular and convenient. I vote to bring back cruising. Depending on the time of day, you may have to circle for a while, but mostly there’s ample parking on the street and in private lots.
Need a place to park after hours? Access Hillcrest reserves the Hillcrest DMV for FREE public parking from 6:30pm – 3:00am on most nights. Visit the lot during free parking hours and claim one of the 153 available spots when you need it at Cleveland and Normal Street.
DMV Free Parking Hours
- Mon-Tues: 6:30pm-3:00am
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs-Fri: 6:30pm-3:00am
- Sat: 7:00am-3:00am
- Sun: 7:00am-7:00pm
- State Holidays: 7:00am-3:00am
Riding the Number 11 Bus
The Number 11 bus might just be the coolest bus in town.
What bus has its own Instagram page? Check out their Instagram page!
Looking for Parking?
There are many private parking lots throughout Hillcrest. Click on the map to discover all the options for parking in the neighborhood.
Lots are all public parking pay lots, subject to their own public parking hours and pay rates. Please pay careful attention to each individual lots hours and rates.
Parking Tips from Locals
Tip #1
“Did you know that Hillcrest parking spaces are free before 10am and after 8pm?”
Roy Dahl
Parking Nerd
Tip #2
“Did you know that commercial zones are available for parking for free after 6pm?”
Gerrie Trussell
Dr of Parking
Tip #3
“Yellow and green curbed spaces are free on Sunday”
Byron Ross
Voted most likely to find parking
Neighbors coming together to make Hillcrest accessible
Access Hillcrest is made possible by a collaboration of neighborhood groups in Uptown lead by the Uptown Community Parking District. We’re volunteer led and funded by parking meter money.
We partner with transportation planners and activist groups. We’d love to have you get involved. The best way to do this is to connect with existing neighborhood groups. Find your group and help us to improve our wonderful neighborhood.
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It’s #ParkingTipTuesday! Hillcrest is best when it comes to parking your bike. Cruise our many bright and spacious bike lanes designed with YOU in mind. Stop at one of our many bike-friendly businesses and rack your wheels on our signature rainbow bike parking stations. It’s free and runs on carbohydrates!
Burn off the burritos and last weekend’s brunch. 😉 🚴 🏳️🌈
#hillcrest #bikeporn #bikelife @hillcrestsandiego @hillcrestfarmersmkt @hillcrestbrewingcompany @fabsandiego @fabuloushillcrest @purebarrehillcrest @cyclebarhillcrest @hillcrest_house_sd
It’s Free Ride day!! All San Diego MTS busses and trolleys are free. No parking, no gas… Have the happiest happy hour 😉
#freerideday #sandiego #sandiegomts #ridethebus
Parking tip Tuesday! Hillcrest marches to its own beat, and that includes parking meter hours! Hillcrest parking meters are enforced from 10am to 8pm Monday - Saturday.
Be street smart when you street park! You never know what you might see… 🍑 🩲🤷🏻♂️
@urbanmos @hillcrestsandiego @fabuloushillcrest
#sandiego #streetparking
Parking tip Tuesday: HELLO, YELLOW!
Yellow curbs are reserved for commercial loading BUT they’re free game after 6pm & all day Sunday! 😘 🚖
#parking #sandiego #hillcrest
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