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Welcome to Hillcrest

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fresh blueberries and raspberries at the hillcrest farmers market

Grocery Stores & Specialty Markets In Hillcrest

Our favorite grocery stores, markets, specialty food shops, and bakeries near Denizen.

Hands typing on a laptop at a desk, with a stethoscope resting beside the keyboard, suggesting healthcare or medical work in a professional office setting.

Hillcrest Medical Center & Scripps Mercy Hospital

Live within easy reach of two of San Diego’s most established and respected healthcare institutions.

Aerial view of Balboa Park in San Diego, showing the museum complex, California Tower, tree-filled canyons, and surrounding neighborhoods near Hillcrest under a cloudy sky.

Neighborhoods near Hillcrest, San Diego

Explore Hillcrest and its surrounding San Diego neighborhoods—from North Park and University Heights to Bankers Hill, Park West, and Balboa Park.

A modern mid-rise apartment building in Hillcrest with a grid of large windows and private balconies, softly lit at dusk, overlooking Sixth Avenue.

Balcony Apartments with a Hillcrest Outlook

Balcony homes at Denizen open directly to Hillcrest’s everyday skyline.

Nashville hot chicken and waffles from common stock - yum!

Hillcrest Eats: American Food, Diners, Pubs

From casual burgers to new American classics to stick-to-your-ribs breakfast spots and more.

A plate of grilled chicken kabob pieces served over herbed basmati rice with a side of mixed green salad, warm pita wedges, and small bowls of red pepper sauce and tzatziki. Fresh cilantro stems and a bowl of extra red sauce with a brush sit beside the plate on a light textured surface.

Hillcrest Eats: Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

From Levantine and Mediterranean plates to Afghan slow-cooked classics.

better buzz coffee shop interior

Hillcrest Eats: Coffee Shops, Cafes, & Bakeries

Hillcrest’s best spots for coffee, baked goods, and light deli fare—grouped by type with quick descriptions to help you find your next go-to spot.

Bright apartment living room at Denizen with oversized windows, a curved white sofa, sculptural coffee table, modern accent chair, and a large fiddle-leaf fig plant adding greenery to the space.

Large, Oversized Windows + Natural Light

Expansive windows bring Hillcrest views — from lush greenery to sweeping cityscapes.

Glass-walled meeting rooms open off the coworking lounge at Denizen, featuring modern wood and black trim doors

Meeting Rooms Made Modern

Private glass-walled meeting spaces with sleek tables, conference seating, and TVs.

In-unit stacked Electrolux washer and dryer set in a white closet space at Denizen, offering convenient, modern laundry access for residents.

In-Home Laundry Convenience

Full-size Electrolux washers and dryers in every apartment.