It's hard to beat Hillcrest for a fun, freewheeling California vibe. Home to artists, intellectuals, free-thinkers, and young professionals, this diverse neighborhood is known for its shopping district, Restaurant Row, coffee houses, annual festivals, bars, galleries, and sizzling night life—yet it's still freeway close for an easy drive to the beach and downtown San Diego. Better still, Park View is just 3 short blocks from the heart of it all—so give your car the weekend off and go enjoy the neighborhood.