Best Arts and Culture Places in Hillcrest

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Best Arts and Culture Places in Hillcrest

The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art
4.6 (1368 ratings)4 (258 ratings)
Venerable art museum with acclaimed works, plus a courtyard bar/bistro with sculpture garden views.
1450 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92102, USA
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Mentioned by LaJolla.com
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"A post shared by Klinge Realty Group @ Compass (@klingerealtygroup). It’s not a large museum — in fact, it’s one of the smallest in the area — but the Timken Museum of Art is home to art created by Anne and Amy Putnam. The two sisters are well-known throughout the world for creating a variety of American and European paintings during the early 20th century."
Mentioned by Sparks Gallery
The Best San Diego Museums [2021
"The San Diego Museum of Art is a fine arts museum located in Balboa Park, San Diego, California. SDMA houses a wide collection of curated exhibitions that shouldn’t be missed!. Current exhibits range from the beautiful “Art of the Open Air” (excellent for those with concerns over social distancing) to the Modern and Contemporary Art gala."
The New Children’s Museum
The New Children’s Museum
4.6 (1971 ratings)4 (174 ratings)
From creative classes to climbable sculptures, contemporary art for kids, in a bright, modern space.
200 W Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by 10Best
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"The New Children's Museum re-opened in 2008 with a motto of think, play and create, which is exactly what kids do here. What is different about The New Children's Museum is that they specifically commission works of art with tactile features that appeal to kids rather than re-create existing art to suit a younger generation. There's hands-on art and exhibits to hold the attention of toddlers up through teen years."
Mentioned by Sparks Gallery
The Best San Diego Museums [2021
"The New Children’s Museum is an interactive art museum that strives to deliver tactile interaction with its visitors. Children and adults alike will enjoy a more hands-on museum of art. So be ready to think, play and create your way through this enchanting art museum."
Museum of Photographic Arts
Museum of Photographic Arts
4.5 (426 ratings)4 (108 ratings)
More than 7,000 photos from 850 artists are showcased in a replica of a grand, ornate 1915 building.
1649 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Joy of Museums Virtual Tours
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"The Museum of Photographic Arts was founded in 1974 and opened in 1983. It is one of three museums in the US dedicated to the collection and preservation of photography. The museum’s mission is to inspire, educate, and engage the broadest possible audience through the presentation, collection, and preservation of photography, film, and video."
Mentioned by HereIn
Art Guide
"An independent institution devoted to photography, film, and video. Founded in 1983, MOPA consistently addresses cultural, historical, and social issues through its visual learning programs."
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
4.6 (170 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings)
Museum located in a historic building showcases folk art, craft & design from all over the globe.
Balboa Park, Plaza de Panama, 1439 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Museums in San Diego, California
"Founded in 1978 by San Diego State University professor of art Martha Longenecker, Mingei International Museum collects, conserves and exhibits items of daily use, such as ceramics. With a collection of 17,500 objects from 141 countries, the museum contains folk art from the third century BC to the present day. Longenecker studied pottery-making under the tutelage of the founders of the Mingei Association of Japan, which inspired her to bring the vision of mingei to America."
Mentioned by 10Best
Learn and Go Hands-On at San Diego's 10 Best Museums
"This museum presents exhibits of folk art from around the world, including Indonesia and New Guinea (multicolored masks, dolls, fertility symbols and shadow puppets) and Japan (decorative bottles, bowls and jars). Children will delight in the displays of international toys and antique carousels. Don't forget to visit the Collectors' Gallery/Museum Store for a wide selection of modern and antique arts and crafts."
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
4.2 (109 ratings)4 (179 ratings)
Boutique featuring museum-branded products & gifts, including jewelry, fine art books & decor items.
700 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Art Produce Gallery
Art Produce Gallery
4.8 (12 ratings)
3139 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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Quint Gallery
Quint Gallery
5 (8 ratings)
Since 1981, this gallery has been dedicated to contemporary art, including paintings & sculptures.
7655 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego Union-Tribune
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"San Diego does not have a central arts district — instead a number of influential galleries are spread throughout the city. Quint Gallery, one the premier venues for contemporary art, is an excellent example of this sprawling philosophy. Located just off Interstate 5 in Bay Ho, it’s adjacent to a surf and skateboard shop along with a host of warehouse companies."
National Geographic | Fine Art Galleries
National Geographic | Fine Art Galleries
4.7 (35 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
1205 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"National Geographic has a fantastic reputation for its glossy photos of far-flung deserts and majestic mountains. See some of their best prints all in one place in this permanent collection of the magazine’s photography. The museum aims to inspire a new generation to protect the planet, and it is hard not to feel moved by the hypnotic selection of photographs in their collection."
Joseph Bellows Gallery
Joseph Bellows Gallery
3.6 (9 ratings)
Revered gallery space for bi-monthly, vintage & contemporary photography exhibitions.
7661 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Tasende Gallery
Tasende Gallery
5 (1 ratings)
820 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Hillcrest

Lane Field Park
Lane Field Park
4.7 (144 ratings)
1009 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by SAN DIEGO FOOD MARKETS
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"A beautiful street food market located opposite the Bay in downtown San Diego. Showcasing 25+ of San Diego's best street food vendors, with delicious drinks, coffee, desserts and craft stalls. Relax in a beautiful outdoor environment and enjoy the sunshine and great vibe."
Cardiff State Beach
Cardiff State Beach
4.7 (66 ratings)4.5 (75 ratings)
Protected beach in state park system popular with surfers with a state-run campground nearby.
Encinitas, CA 92007, USA
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Botanical Building
Botanical Building
4.7 (3699 ratings)4.5 (997 ratings)
Domed building from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition & a garden with more than 2,000 plants.
1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
5-Day Best of San Diego Itinerary
"Study humankind at the San Diego Museum of Man, marvel at aeronautic engineering in the San Diego Air and Space Museum, then catch your breath in the Botanical Building. Head up to North Park for happy hour at Polite Provisions; its beautiful cocktail lounge may hook you up with some small plates if you’re hungry. Save the appetite, though—North Park’s Restaurant Row is nearby."

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Hillcrest

Spreckels Theatre
Spreckels Theatre
4.5 (473 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
Classic, early-20th-century theatrical venue hosting ballets, musicals, comedians & symphonies.
121 Broadway #600, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
4.4 (7 ratings)4.5 (7 ratings)
Library devoted to music & art-book collections, with a school of the arts for concerts & classes.
1008 Wall St, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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The Observatory North Park
The Observatory North Park
4.5 (2092 ratings)4.5 (19 ratings)
Restored circa-1939 theater has a red-decked cathedral hall for live music, plays, films & more.
2891 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
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Best Nightlife in Hillcrest

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
4.5 (51 ratings)
801 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Japanese restaurantBarBarbecue restaurantRestaurantYakiniku restaurant
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"At Gyu-Kaku San Diego, diners can cook various meats and vegetables at a grill in the middle of their table. For those with a hankering for sushi, Gyu-Kaku offers other Japanese op..."
Side Bar
Side Bar
4.2 (368 ratings)
Smart spot where fashionable types groove to DJ-fueled beats & sip specialty drinks on velvet sofas.
536 Market Street between 5th &, 6th St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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SoleLuna Cafe
SoleLuna Cafe
4.3 (338 ratings)
Laid-back eatery with modern decor & an off-street patio serving simple Italian classics.
702 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Italian restaurantBreakfast restaurantCocktail barLunch restaurantWine bar

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Hillcrest

4.2 (199 reviews)
The Inn at Sunset Cliffs
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$200 /night
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Relax and Recharge!! San Diego South
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$398 /night*
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4.6 (8 reviews)
BEACH COTTAGE, 2 Bedroom...steps to OCEAN!!
Guest Suite · 2 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$330 /night*
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