Event Dates
From: Thursday, July 13, 2023
To: Friday, July 14, 2023
Pride of Hillcrest Block Party
San Diego 2023
The Pride of Hillcrest Block Party takes place in Pride Plaza and is the big kick-off for San Diego Pride weekend each July.
Pride of Hillcrest Block Party San Diego 2023
The Pride of Hillcrest Block Party takes place in Pride Plaza and is the big kick-off for San Diego Pride weekend each July.
- 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 Block Party
- The Pride of Hillcrest Block Party celebrates the culture, history, diversity and LGBTQ+ community that lives, works and plays in San Diego’s most colorful and vibrant community.
- The San Diego Pride Block Party features a diverse line up of local and international talent. The festival features a craft cocktail bar and beer garden, food trucks, go-go dances, a DJ dance party, a giant Ferris-Wheel and YOU dancing under the Hillcrest Pride Flag!
- Awaiting lineup for 2023.
The Venue
- The party takes place at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at Pride Plaza on 1500 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.
- Events kick off from 2pm until late on Thursday and Friday.
- Those looking for some exercise can walk to Hillcrest from downtown in under an hour; or stopping by some of the city’s top sights for a more leisurely stroll. Head up Fifth Avenue, along Balboa Park’s western edge and through Bankers Hill. Once you’ve reached Robinson Avenue, you’ll be in the heart of Hillcrest. Look for businesses flying a rainbow flag and you’ll know you’ve arrived
Gay San Diego
Nearly all of San Diego’s 100 neighborhoods are at least gay-friendly, though Hillcrest and Hillcrest-adjacent neighborhoods have the highest concentration of gay residents and gay nightlife.
- Hillcrest: Hillcrest is the traditional center of gay life in San Diego. The district is home to the San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center and hosts several gay events throughout the year.
- North Park: Just east of Hillcrest, North Park is a charming, bohemian neighborhood with a great selection of bars, cafes and shopping.
- Downtown San Diego: More gay-friendly than gay, downtown San Diego is home to the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the revitalized East Village and Little Italy. There are tons of hotels and restaurants in the area, and plenty of shopping.
Trending Hotels in San Diego
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the pride celebrations and a short ride to Hillcrest.
Pendry San Diego, Gaslamp Plaza Suites, The Westin, Inn at the Park
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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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Pendry San Diego
4 Star, Fab Pool
Pendry San Diego features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and bar and offers free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and ticket service for guests. The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
The Westin
4 Star, Readers Choice
The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter features a sundeck with outdoor games, spa services and a swimming pool. A 55-inch flat-screen TV each guestroom is furnished with a refrigerator and a coffee machine. A laptop safe and work desk are also provided. Eco-friendly LED and CFL lights along with solar shades
Gaslamp Plaza Suites
3 Star, Great Value
Gaslamp Plaza Suites is a historical, European-style hotel built in 1913. The original architectural design with marble walls and stairways is featured at Gaslamp Plaza Suites. Each stylish room at this hotel provides a seating area with a cable TV and a DVD player. Suites include a refrigerator, a coffee machine
Inn at the Park
3 Star, Location
This unique all-suite San Diego property is situated on the edge of Balboa Park West. It features a piano bar and elegant suites with kitchen facilities. Inn at the Park features traditional historic charm and spacious suites. Each suite includes clean white linens and a cable TV.
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InterContinental
4 Star, Great Pool
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. All 400 soundproofed rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars, Smart TVs with cable channels, bathrobes and slippers.
Hotel Republic
4 Star, Stylish
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and valet parking. All 258 rooms offer comforts like pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus MP3 docks and Smart TVs with digital channels.
Westgate Hotel
4 Star, Modern Classic
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/café are onsite. All 223 rooms offer WiFi, balconies, and LED TVs with cable channels. iPod docks, room service, and premium bedding.
Marriott Vacation Club
3 Star, Readers Choice
This smoke-free aparthotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, & a 24-hour fitness center. A bar/lounge, a spa tub, & valet parking. Each apartment offers pillowtop bed & premium bedding, plus free WiFi & a flat-screen TV with digital channels. Sitting area & a microwave
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