5 Screens. Built in 1991. Operated by Landmark since 1991. Located in the heart of San Diego's Uptown District, the uniquely designed Hillcrest Cinemas represent the city's largest theatre complex dedicated to independent film and foreign language cinema. The Hillcrest is located on the second floor of the Art Deco-influenced Village Hillcrest shopping complex on Fifth Avenue between University Avenue and Washington Street, and is surrounded by many fine restaurants offering international cuisine. Specialty items at the concessions counter include gourmet chocolates, espresso coffee beverages, Italian sodas and the finest popcorn available.
Best Movie Theatre (2007, 2005) -SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT
Best Movie Theatre (2006, 2001) -SIGNONSANDIEGO.COM
Best Movie Theatre: Landmark Theatres (Various Locations) (2004 Readers Poll) -SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT
"Celluloid cultivation for the artistically adventurous" Best of: City - Hillcrest (2004) -SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT
Best Movie Theatre - Editorial Winner (2003) -SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
Best Movie Theatre - Audience Winner (2003) -SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE
Free three-hour validated parking is available in the Village Hillcrest Garage via the 5th Avenue entrance.
Sound Systems: Dolby Digital - Dolby SR - Dolby Stereo