Calling all foodies! Over 25 of Hillcrest's hottest restaurants are opening their doors and serving up their mouth-watering, signature dishes. From cozy cafes to swanky bistros to high-end dining spots, this self-guided culinary walking tour is THE event of the year in San Diego! Get your taste buds ready for a flavor-packed journey through Hillcrest, with Pad Thai, Sashimi, Italian Antipasto, and Classic American Comfort Food all on the menu! So, gather your pals, soak up the sun, and get ready for a food adventure like no other!

Tickets

Don’t wait because tickets for this exciting event always sell out! And when they sell out, they’re gone! A ticket entitles you to a sample at each of our participating locations including drink samples for those over 21 years of age at participating retailers.

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Will Call Locations

In order to prevent long lines at participating restaurants, guests have the option to select one of two check-in stations when they purchase their ticket. Guests who purchased tickets online must bring the printed ticket (or ticket saved to your phone) to their chosen Check-In Station to receive their official Event Map. Day of Tickets will be available at both check-in stations.

Check in locations:

East Hillcrest location: Hillcrest Business Association: 1601 University Ave.
West Hillcrest location: US Bank building at Fifth Ave. and University Ave.

After you have received your official Tasting Card and Event Map, enjoy your time in Fabulous Hillcrest! Since this is a self-guided walking tour, feel free to explore the neighborhood at your own leisure. We recommend starting from Park Boulevard and heading west to 3rd Avenue to avoid the crowds!

Tips and Tricks for getting the most out of the Taste of Hillcrest.

We've got some exciting tips to help you get the most out of Taste of Hillcrest this year! Taste of Hillcrest is one of the oldest tasting events in the City and we want to make sure you get the most our of it.

Tip #1: Discover our two Will-Call locations. Checking into the event is easy. Bring your bar code on your phone or your printed ticket (you would have received an email) to one of our two will-call locations to get your map and ticket. The east location is at 1601 University (University and Herbert) and right under the Hillcrest Sign at Fifth and University Ave. (right next to US Bank).

Tip #2: Follow the balloons. Each of the participating locations at the event will be marked by white and orange balloons. They'll also have posters indicating what number location they are. So when you're walking through the neighborhood keep you eye out for the balloons to find your way.