At the base of the Hillcrest Pride Flag is a series of plaques detailing important milestones in San Diego’s LGBTQ history, as well as a small informational stand about the city’s LGBTQ rights movement and local leaders.Ģ. The 65-foot flagpole flies a massive rainbow Pride flag 24/7, spotlighted at night.

Hillcrest Pride Flag - The city’s most important and iconic LGBTQ monument, the Hillcrest Pride Flag Monument is located on University Avenue in the heart of the LGBTQ scene.

See below for nine spots you shouldn't miss when visiting America's Finest City.ġ. Over the last few years, Hillcrest has burgeoned to become one of the city’s most hip and trendy areas, with new restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops popping up-many of them catering specifically to the LGBTQ San Diego community. Most of San Diego’s LGBTQ community is located in the hip Hillcrest neighborhood, an area just north of downtown and the city’s famous Balboa Park. With a warm climate, gay beaches, and a vibrant community, there are a lot of great gay things to do and experience in this city.

San Diego is one of California’s most LGBTQ-friendly cities.