Food & drink · Hillcrest
Trader Joe's
on Hillcrest, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Neighborhood Trader Joe's in the Hub shopping center on University Ave, stocking the chain's own-label snacks, frozen foods, produce and flowers.
Hours
Daily 9am–9pm
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 locations.traderjoes.com
San Diego - Hillcrest (26) | Grocery Store in San Diego 92103
Welcome to Trader Joe's San Diego, CA: Your neighborhood destination for the most delicious winter flavors, from peppermint candy canes and gingerbread cookies, to cinnamon buns and chocolate truffles—all at the very best prices.
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Shops a few minutes away
All of Hillcrest →- Dirty Dog's & MeowSpecialty · 1040 University Ave, Ste B1131 min walk
- The UnOpticalSpecialty · 1010 University Ave, Ste C1091 min walk
- Goodwill Store & Donation CenterVintage · 1219 University Ave2 min walk
- HUMANITY! Hillcrest Lifestyle BoutiqueBoutiques · 1435 University Ave6 min walk
- Father Joe's Villages Hillcrest Thrift StoreVintage · 1457 University Ave7 min walk
- Sir and SonMenswear · 1475 University Ave7 min walk
Before you go
What are Trader Joe's's hours?
Trader Joe's is usually open Daily 9am–9pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Trader Joe's?
Trader Joe's is at 1090 University Ave, Ste G100-107 in Hillcrest, San Diego.
Where can I park near Trader Joe's?
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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