LGBTQ

LGBTQ in San Diego

To the north of Balboa Park is a unique neighborhood in the heart of San Diego. Famous for its one-of-a-kind and welcoming joie de vivre, Hillcrest is the center of San Diego’s LGBTQ community. With an energy all its own, Hillcrest’s streets are lined with 1950’s-style storefronts, colorful awnings, rainbow flags, boutiques, salons, thrift stores, and restaurants and bars to suits all tastes. Many popular dining, drinking, and shopping hot spots in Hillcrest are concentrated in “The Village” area that runs along University Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth Avenues; however, there are plenty of hidden gems scattered throughout the streets of this colorful neighborhood. Not to be missed is the “Before I Die” chalkboard on the corner of University and Richmond Street!

Points of Interest
The San Diego LGBT Community Center
Hillcrest Pride Flag
Harvey Milk Street (first in the nation)

LGBTQ Restaurants & Bars

Hillcrest
Urban Mo’s
Baja Betty’s
Gossip Grill
Hillcrest Brewing Company
Martinis Above 4th
Babycakes
Harvey Milk’s American Diner
Fiesta Cantina
The Brass Rail
Flicks
#1 on Fifth
The Loft
Rich’s

Banker’s Hill
Caliph Lounge
SRO Lounge

University Heights
Lei Lounge
Bourbon Street
Cheers

North Park
Lips
Redwing

Point Loma
The Hole

Other Resources

1. Leading LGBTQ news source in Southern California/San Diego Area
2. LGBTQ Neighborhood Information and Resources
3. City of San Diego’s LGBTQ Planning Guide