Who doesn't love this sign??? Love Hillcrest and miss loving here at times. Always nice to come back to the area read more

Hillcrest Sign - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Diego, California

Oh wow! I didn't know there is a page for this historical sign! When we are visiting family and friends in the area, I always point to this sign! I get all excited and take pictures as if seeing it for the first time!! ;) When in the area, you're entering a cool community. We love walking around and exploring. There's all kinds of eateries. You'll find unique trendy foodies to award winning restaurants. The farmers markets are a must! Shopping is fun as well. You'll find vintage shops to boutiques. You'll find a mix diverse of families, retirees, to young professionals. An eccentric community. Unique shops, coffee shops, to the usual places you'll find anywhere. The vibrant nightlife is a nice addition. Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo is close by as well. This makes this community very desirable to live or visit. The Hillcrest Sign helps you recognize the popular neighborhood! read more

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This is a very happening up and coming town in SD where the signage is so cute and welcoming! I am looking forward to coming back and taking more pictures! Here's the one photo I took today on a trash can. I hope you enjoy it. Lol read more

Hillcrest Sign - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Diego, California

Legendary sign letting you know you're in the gayborhood! The best place to be. I love this sign and want it to stay forever. read more

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With the many years of the history that have been told about the many 100 of years can be described with the coming of the Railroad and the shipping that has made San Diego famous the many places the city of San Diego had made the many years of discoveries. Fifth Avenue that has been one street that has so much history that is behind it where it connects to the area of Hillcrest and the Northern part of the Downtown San Diego. From the early years of San Diego and the start of the first World that the city of San Diego the many neighborhoods that have the early years of the first Cable Car. The many years that the start of Hillcrest sign started around the year in 1940 " The Hillcrest Lighted sign at the Intersection of 5th and University was first erected, donated by the Hillcrest Womens Association, a group of local shopkeepers. Similar sign that appears in images that a.ppear in 1930. After falling into disrepair, it was taken down and rebuilt in 1984. The many years that when you take a look at the many areas that connect to the Hillcrest area which can be taken back to the late years that was 1906 this neighborhood was called "University Heights" along with much of San Diegos Uptown area. William Wesly Whitson purchased and subdivided 40acres North of University Avenue to Lewis Street between 5th and 6th Avenue with the many areas of Hillcrest back in the year 1888 public transportation arrives in uptown when the Park Belt Motor opens a ten-mile loop connecting Downtown to Hillcrest and University heights. In 1875 Increasing demands for water lead San Diego Water company to tap water from wells in Mission Valley and the San Diego River. A pumping station is built in the Mission Valley at the mouth of Palm Canyon (Just east of Presidio Hill), A tunnel running up from Mission Valley to the Mesa top (near the current UCSD Medical Center) carried water to University Avenue from where it flowed down hill across the empty mesa into a new reservoir at Fifth and Hawthorne. With the many years of the History of the sign and the area of University Avenue and the 5th Avenue the area of Hillcrest has been one place which had the many years of history. From the Spanish American War, when the many troops that were installed the surrounding area near the mission and the overlook of the valley has been the grandest look over the valley. As a Yelp Elite Reviewer there has been so much history that outlines the start of Hillcrest to the History of the first Mayor of San Diego. The many times that I have taken the trips through the Hillcrest is the largest time frames which spends so many years. read more

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Every neighborhood in San Diego has its own arch at the center of that neighborhood. Our Hillcrest sign stands well lit and with its own Pride in the middle of University Avenue. read more

Can I just move here now? Lol The sign is located between University Avenue and Fifth Street. My first time coming to Hillcrest and I loved this neighborhood in San Diego. Why? Everyone was friendly, the neighborhood is known for being welcoming, large LGBTQ community, awesome variety of restaurants, shops, bars, farmers market, Whole Foods, etc. Great area to walk around and check out the shops. Parking can be interesting. Just be sure to not park in a lot where they charge hourly as that can be expensive when the street parking is cheaper. Just be sure to feed the meter. read more

Hillcrest Sign - 1.5.2019 - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice sign, historic area. Plenty of shopping, restaurants and people watching. You're going to enjoy it read more

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The = H I L L C R E S T = sign rises above the streets surrounding Hillcrest's Heart at University & Fifth Avenues. Hillcrest is the upscale town that's known for "tolerance & acceptance" & comprises an eclectic bunch of unique individuals, including a large LGBT community. I pass this sign almost every day & use it as a welcoming beacon that I'm home. The neighborhoods that border Hillcrest are: Mission Hills NWest Bankers Hill South University Heights North North Park East This 'Heart of Hillcrest' Sign is the center of a shopping mecca, which includes restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, trendy thrift-stores & independent specialty stores. Walkability score is 81, Transit Score is 54, Bicycle Score is 58. = H I L L C R E S T = read more

Hillcrest Sign - When it's hard to snap a pic in traffic & you have your passenger scramble to take one for you..lol - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Diego, California

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For my 100th review, I chose to review Hillcrest. This neighborhood, with it's welcoming sign, is quite charming. There are so many great restaurants, cafes, and shops here. Some of my favorite places are here in the Hillcrest area: Whole Foods, Bronx Pizza, Trinitea Tea, Saigon on 5th, Chocolat, and more. My family and the wifey also like the clothing and thrift stores in the area. There's a great community here. I feel quite safe walking around this area even when it gets late. Hillcrest is one of the coolest neighborhoods in San Diego. The older sign was replaced in 2011 with this current sign which is a more eco-friendly green sign that uses LEDs. read more

Hillcrest Sign - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Diego, California

Oh Hillcrest sign how you light my way home with your beautiful glow. Some stats on the Hilcrest Sign: * First erected in 1940 as a gift to the community from a group neighborhood female shopkeepers *Taken down for "refurbishment" in 1984 (it was actually exactly rebuilt) *Relit at 8pm on August 16, 1984 *240 feet of pink neon tubing *Monthly electric cost is $65 *Supporting poles were 75′ tall with 35′ underground *Weight is 800 pounds *21 feet long *3.5 feet tall *Letters are made of white plastic *The red metal sign was repainted the night of July 10-11th in 2003 *Repainted again on August 4, 2009 in time for a 25th anniversary rededication read more

Iconic!!! You know you're in Hillcrest when you see the big a** sign! The sign is a little old school, but yet very fitting for the area. I love coming to Hillcrest for the yummy eats. Yes, parking sucks, but that's the fun of it - driving around Hillcrest. Every time I'm in the area, I see something new (mostly foodie places) and want to come back and try it. A couple of my fave places are Babycakes and D Bar. MMM desserts!!! read more

love me some Hillcrest! this sign is a beautiful landmark so you know that are in the funnest part of San Diego! Put on a smile, grab a drink and be merry and gay! read more

It is a nice sign It adds charm to Hillcrest sometimes the sign is red I think all little areas in San Diego need these attractive signs but so far they're a little hard to come by Bankers Hill needs one of its own that's really really important Message to the city .....build a beautiful sign for Bankers Hill read more

It's pretty neat when your neighborhood gets its own landmark like a gigantic sign hanging across a 4-way intersection (technically 3-way but whatever). You know you'll be in the heart of Hillcrest when you see the sign and though it seems a bit outdated, it still looks pretty cool. Does it reflect the Hillcrest district? Not at all, it's definitely missing a few colors and isn't as chic as the businesses surrounding it but it is a significant part of it and it's better than nothing! read more

Hillcrest Sign - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - San Diego, California

If you want to stroll the blvd in the streets of SD but outside the inner city, Hillcrest is the spot! The Hillcrest Sign signify's one of few tiny districts of SD. You will find here awesome breakfast spots like Snooze and Hash House, shopping at Urban Outfitters also some vintage stores and a 24hr fitness center to break a sweat. There is a parking structure close to 24hr fitness that is easy to leave your car to park and to go out and about on foot, but you would need to pay $8.00 for the first three hours. Hillcrest is tiny but it's worth to explore for about an hour and to take snap shots of the sign. read more

Signs, signs. Everywhere signs. HILLCREST is more than a word. HILLCREST is a way of life, and this sign captures that in every aspect ... but for me it is at its finest in the uprights that support the sign itself. Fanciful, yet strong ... like the community. This sign is a magical sign of hope and wonder. It is more than a label of an area of town and more a portal to the hopes and dreams of a community. It is both a reflection of the people of the town but also a beacon for the energy and drive of those same people. Rock on HILLCREST and Rock On HILLCREST sign. read more

I love Hillcrest. It's one of my favorite neighborhoods in San Diego. The night scene is awesome, cheaper drinks than downtown or PB, and the music in the bars is awesome. Tons of good restaurants for Breakfast Brunch and Dinner. Parking can be difficult, though. And the only public transportation access to the neighborhood is via the bus. The homeless population has also grown substantially the past few years on University. Just about as bad as Downtown I'd say. You can't go from one bar to another without being asked for money. read more

Great Sign over University & Fifth Avenue. Great area.

I keep strange hours and I see this sign around 3am.. So surreal through the fog as I race through the silly streets as fast as my bike can go. The PD are used to me and know I am not any trouble so they don't seem to care as I race the moon and always jump to one day touch the sign... This sign motivates me to race even faster for it is less than 2 minutes to hit the epic down hill.... This sign means so many things to different people. I remember seeing the sign so well when I was hit last by an oblivious driver distracted by their passenger who was txting (wtf?). The sign seemed to weep but I was fine although another bicycle destroyed. Really I would rather have 100 destroyed bikes than 1 stole. Be well! May everyone who feels the light of the Hillcrest sign have a blessed life and spread happiness. Life is to precious for bs! read more

I love the Hillcrest sign! I'm curious if anyone knows what font the sign is in for marketing/creative purposes. Thanks! read more

Hillcrest is one of the best neighborhoods in San Diego. I love the community vibe that is present at the farmers market, festivals, and anytime you're looking for brunch. Residents are friendly, and there are always people out looking for a good time. The Hillcrest sign stretches across University Avenue, which is a pedestrian friendly area. The sign embodies everything that is Hillcrest - an neighboorhood that accepts people of from all areas. read more

Every district in Downtown San Diego area needs a sign like this. WE are working on it! Love it!

One of my favorite signs in the world. This sign lets you know that you're in San Diego's premier gay neighborhood. I mean, holy shit, this sign is so informative. If it weren't for this sign, I'd probably think I'm still in North Park. I love Hillcrest. Although it's small, it's always exciting around there. The people are lovely, the restaurants are the bomb, and all the other trendy stores and businesses are always a delight. What really grinds my gears about Hillcrest is the parking. I mean like, what the hell man? Even though the parking is such a pain in the ass, Hillcrest will always deserve 5 stars. Stay fabulous Hillcrest!! read more

We love our local gayborhood! We held our small wedding celebration in Hillcrest and had the best time! This sign is super retro chic and really welcomes you to one of San Diego's best hoods! read more

I pass this sign every morning on my way to work. The sign is shining reminder of how lucky we are to live in such an amazing city. San Diego is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Hillcrest is one of best places to enjoy some of the best things San Diego has to offer. The shops and restaurants around this part of town are amazing. I love my city. read more

Hillcrest definitely has my heart. I love being able to walk around this little city. A lot of different people, food, drinks, desserts. I just can't get enough. Love my gaybourhood!! read more