Specialty · Hillcrest
Index Urban Travel Shop
on Hillcrest, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Travel goods shop with luggage, backpacks, briefcases and packing organizers from Briggs & Riley, Tumi, Bellroy, Peak Design and Osprey, plus luggage repair and leather personalization.

Hours
- Monday
- 10am–5pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–5pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–5pm
- Thursday
- 10am–5pm
- Friday
- 10am–5pm
- Saturday
- 10am–5pm
- Sunday
- 11am–3pm
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Good to know
- Parking
- Metered street parking runs along Fifth Ave and University Ave, with paid lots on Sixth Ave and Robinson Ave; check posted signs for meter hours. On Sundays the Hillcrest Farmers Market points drivers to free parking at the California DMV lot at Normal St and Lincoln Ave.
- Hillcrest shops
- Most shops open around 10–11am and close 6–8pm, with shorter Sunday hours; a few independents close one weekday (Bluestocking Books closes Wednesdays).
From Index Urban
Index Urban
Index Urban is an independent travel store in San Diego with the best luggage, duffels, briefcases, backpacks, packing organizers and travel accessories. Our family business for over 50 years includes luggage repair and customized travel gear. Quality travel products for any adventure or vacation!
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Hillcrest →- Village Hat ShopSpecialty · 3821 Fourth Ave1 min walk
- TAANG! Record StoreRecords & music · 3834 Fifth Ave2 min walk
- Buffalo ExchangeVintage · 3862 Fifth Ave2 min walk
- Gioia's RoomBoutiques · 3870 Fifth Ave2 min walk
- Luigi Vera's Buy, Sell & TradeVintage · 3823 Fifth Ave2 min walk
- Bluestocking BooksBooks · 3817 Fifth Ave2 min walk
Before you go
What are Index Urban Travel Shop's hours?
Index Urban Travel Shop is usually open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11am–3pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Index Urban Travel Shop?
Index Urban Travel Shop is at 3833 Fourth Ave in Hillcrest, San Diego.
Is Index Urban Travel Shop open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–3pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Index Urban Travel Shop?
The closest option for Hillcrest is Metered street parking runs along Fifth Ave and University Ave, with paid lots on Sixth Ave and Robinson Ave; check posted signs for meter hours. On Sundays the Hillcrest Farmers Market points drivers to free parking at the California DMV lot at Normal St and Lincoln Ave.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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