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CityFest Weekend
Hillcrest San Diego 2024
San Diego’s ultimate summer art and music festival takes over 5th Avenue from 12 noon until 11 pm on Sunday in mid August
CityFest Weekend Hillcrest San Diego 2024
San Diego’s ultimate summer art and music festival takes over 5th Avenue from 10 am until 2 am on Sunday in mid August during Hillcrest CityFest!
- Stay close to all the pride festivities in the Downtown district, home to some of the city’s better hotels and just 8 minutes from the block party (Hillcrest neighbourhood is short on nice hotels). Stay at The Bristol, a boutique hotel located at the crossroads of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
The Festival
- San Diego’s CityFest event in the gay district of Hillcrest is a celebration of community spirit featuring live bands, electronic dance music DJ’s, arts, crafts, and food that attracts over 150,000+ visitors from San Diego and Southern California.
- While the main event takes place on the Sunday, the Friday and Saturday sees some of the district’s most popular gay bars and clubs host amazing CityFest parties and theme nights.
- CityFest is San Diego’s largest and best art and music festival, stretching nearly half a mile in size on over 9 city blocks!
Hillcrest Cityfest Schedule
- A grand stage with live music and headliner bands will keep you entertained by headliner DJ’s and well-known talent.
- DJs and shows run from 11 am until late.
- A massive cocktail bar and beer Garden featuring will keep you hydrated and entertained, and over 250 vendors offering plenty of shopping opportunities.
- Stay just a short trip from Hillcrest at the Inn at the Park, a unique all-suite San Diego property, situated on the edge of Balboa Park West. Alternatively check out the hotels in nearby Mission Valley.
Gay Hillcrest
- Located in the colorful and vibrant community of Hillcrest, the quaint shops and restaurants along 5th, Robinson, and University will come alive with community spirit, giving you a place to dive into and explore!
- Renowned for its vibrant nightlife scene, international dining, and eclectic shopping, Hillcrest has been the home of the LGBT community for over 40 years.
- Known to locals as “Pride-Light,” Hillcrest CityFest is a celebration of the landmark Hillcrest sign, residents and businesses, who have been champions for equality, diversity, and inclusion in San Diego and beyond.
Recommended Hotels in San Diego
The following San Diego Hotels are just a short ride from the Hillcrest festival:
Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites, The Westin, Inn at the Park
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 hotels with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Solamar Hotel is a Kimpton, a great
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Official Website
For further information and advice on
CityFest Weekend visit the WEBSITE
Gay Map of San Diego
The gay scene in San Diego is located mostly in the trendy Hillcrest neighborhood, just northeast of Balboa Park and a short drive or cab ride from downtown. Several others are in the districts just to the east of Hillcrest: University Heights and Normal Heights.
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We have chosen hotels in San Diego that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
Pendry San Diego
4 Star, Fab Pool
- 4 Star – Restaurant, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center
- Close to the gay district
- Free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, very good breakfast
- Offers restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, bar, free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, and room service.
The Westin
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star – Sundeck, Outdoor Games, Spa Services
- Close to the gay district
- Flat-screen TV, refrigerator, coffee machine
- Features sundeck with games, spa services, swimming pool, rooms with flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffee machines.
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3 Star, Great Value
- 3 Star – Historical European-Style, Marble Architecture
- Close to the gay district
- Seating area, Flat screen cable TV, DVD player
- Historical hotel with European style, marble architecture, stylish rooms with seating areas, cable TVs, and DVD players.
Inn at the Park
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star – Located On Balboa Park West Edge
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Piano bar, fully equipped kitchen facilities, spacious
- Unique suites on Balboa Park West edge, piano bar, traditional historic charm, spacious suites with kitchen facilities.
Video Of A Local’s Guide to Hillcrest
Dan Parker – Best Life San Diego
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