Title: Visit Hillcrest: Best of Hillcrest, San Diego Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Hillcrest](https://expedia.ca/Hillcrest-San-Diego-Hotels.0-n6191797-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to San Diego](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in San Diego](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Hillcrest Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Hillcrest.d6191797.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hillcrest Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Hillcrest.d6191797.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Hillcrest ## San Diego ![Photo by K Bianca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9dcc68dd59c82824314f8238d09f88f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by K Bianca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9dcc68dd59c82824314f8238d09f88f4.jpg) ![Photo by Vamshi Krishna Korivi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9b6f719f74fe102a46db46f65c26dba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Vamshi Krishna Korivi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9b6f719f74fe102a46db46f65c26dba2.jpg) ![Photo by Ardilla Mexicano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1fb61b911f4add952def3d1efbf05238.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ardilla Mexicano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1fb61b911f4add952def3d1efbf05238.jpg) ## Visit Hillcrest Things to do Hotels Where to stay [San Diego travel guide](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego.dx3073) --- ### Popular places to visit ![San Diego Zoo showing zoo animals, a pond and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22060-San-Diego-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Zoo 4.5/5(417 reviews) See nature up-close and personal at one of the country’s largest and most educational zoos. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Zoo-San-Diego.d502547.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Diego Convention Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/481000/481325-San-Diego-Convention-Center.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Convention Center 4.5/5(132 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening at San Diego Convention Center, a top convention center in San Diego. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Convention-Center-Downtown-San-Diego.d6125294.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mission Bay showing a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152458-Mission-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Bay 4.5/5(200 reviews) Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park. [](https://expedia.ca/Mission-Bay-San-Diego.d6185904.Vacation-Attraction) ![Port of San Diego](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/beba4d719053c6c70c42b583c57b3f4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of San Diego 4.5/5(277 reviews) Explore the waterfront in San Diego with a trip to Port of San Diego. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Of-San-Diego-San-Diego.d6131855.Vacation-Attraction) ![SeaWorld](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c5bdde59527e71985c52f3ff9bde0d47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SeaWorld 4.5/5(182 reviews) Animal interaction, entertaining rides and informative exhibits are all on offer at this family favorite destination. [](https://expedia.ca/SeaWorld-San-Diego.d502548.Vacation-Attraction) ![Petco Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/238000/238635-Petco-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Petco Park 4.5/5(88 reviews) Purchase a hot dog and watch the San Diego Padres, California’s southernmost Major League Baseball team, play on their home field. [](https://expedia.ca/Petco-Park-Downtown-San-Diego.d6034816.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® California Resort](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169428/4add278e-78ce-44aa-b7e4-703b2249aec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® California Resort CA $88 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/legoland-california-resort.a169428.activity-details) ![San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169055/da4435da-b137-45e8-a5e0-1aaa7d695324.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour CA $76 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-old-town-trolley-hop-on-hop-off-tour.a169055.activity-details) ![San Diego Whale Watching Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2836808/467b4391-ac11-41ae-8823-603a9c00d22e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise CA $98 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-whale-watching-dolphin-cruise.a2836808.activity-details) ![San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3280085/d827a858-bc57-410e-91d0-e458588fc886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego Explorer Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes USS Midway CA $172 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-explorer-pass-save-up-to-50-percent-includes-uss-midway.a3280085.activity-details) ![San Diego City Lights Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3907955/fcb14693-9145-4497-a52e-df7bfc5ecad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Diego City Lights Night Tour CA $61 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/san-diego-city-lights-night-tour.a3907955.activity-details) ![patriot boat for cruise in san diego california](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/280459/91527301-db8d-4139-bb7f-8254227fca28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Patriot Jet Boat Sightseeing Ride on San Diego Bay CA $55 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/patriot-jet-boat-sightseeing-ride-on-san-diego-bay.a280459.activity-details) [See all activities in San Diego](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-San-Diego.d3073.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Hillcrest Hotel Deals ![Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104290000/104283900/104283827/f051791c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Uptown Inn by Vantaggio - Limited Service Apart-Hotel 819 University Ave San Diego CA Stay at this aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (264 reviews) Overall good place. Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=104283827&PinnedHotelID=104283827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F12%2F2025&endDate=31%2F12%2F2025&selected=104283827&PinnedHotelID=104283827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) ![Sheraton San Diego Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11200/11109/w4000h2662x0y0-91d299a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton San Diego Resort 1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA CA $172 CA $247 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (3,155 reviews) The hotel was clean, festive and helpful. Very accommodating. I will definitely come back. Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=11109&PinnedHotelID=11109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) ![Lafayette Hotel & Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38080000/38077800/38077738/91a184a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lafayette Hotel & Club 2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA CA $315 CA $362 total Dec 29 - Dec 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,336 reviews) Fun place with lots of energy. It is a big party almost all the time. Beware of loud music and this place is not for everyone, but it is very cool! Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025&selected=38077738&PinnedHotelID=38077738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) ![The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/170400/170338/6fe441dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection 1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA CA $148 CA $171 total Dec 23 - Dec 24 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (742 reviews) It was great Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F12%2F2025&endDate=24%2F12%2F2025&selected=170338&PinnedHotelID=170338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) ![Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41510000/41504800/41504735/0bbd67f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa 875 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA CA $194 CA $223 total Dec 20 - Dec 21 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,952 reviews) Very well and clean Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025&selected=41504735&PinnedHotelID=41504735&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) ![Hard Rock Hotel San Diego](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1740000/1731600/1731557/fbbdfc57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hard Rock Hotel San Diego 207 5th Ave San Diego CA CA $208 CA $305 total Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,156 reviews) Clean. Great room Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F01%2F2026&endDate=02%2F01%2F2026&selected=1731557&PinnedHotelID=1731557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6191797) [See all 8,626 properties in Hillcrest](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6191797) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Easily accessible via the San Diego Trolley system's Green Line. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Mission-Valley.dx800124) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/481000/481027-Little-Italy-San-Diego.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Little Italy Little Italy is popular for its captivating waterfront views. Explore top sights like Maritime Museum of San Diego and San Diego Bay, and you can get around town on the metro at County Center - Little Italy Station. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Little-Italy.dx6161280) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f9bc2a87fd24f0f17022207aa924680f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Park 4/5(3 area reviews) North Park is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-North-Park.dx6346499) ![Old Town San Diego State Park featuring signage](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152221-Old-Town-San-Diego-State-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town San Diego 4/5(48 area reviews) The ample dining options and beautiful 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. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Old-Town-San-Diego.dx6347116) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/481000/481093-Downtown-San-Diego.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown San Diego 4.5/5(716 area reviews) Cultural and financial hub, Downtown San Diego boasts the Symphony, Opera, theaters, museums, and historic sites like Gaslamp Quarter. Enjoy diverse shops, dining, nightlife, and convenient public transport options. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Diego-Downtown-San-Diego.dx800123) ![Petco Park showing a statue or sculpture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/238000/238636-Petco-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Village Travelers choose East Village for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at City College Trolley Station or Park and Market Trolley Station and check out top sights like Petco Park. 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