How to get here from Hillcrest
Most Hillcrest guests find us within 14 minutes. Take Washington St / I-8 W to Convoy St exit to our Dagget Street location at 7999 Dagget St A-12. The trip is about 7.8 miles, roughly a 14-minute drive in normal traffic. Most Hillcrest guests use University Ave to Texas St to I-8 W as their easiest connector. We have free spaces directly in front of the unit — unlike Hillcrest, where street parking can mean five blocks of walking. Want a quiet room set aside? Drop us a note on the bottom right and we'll have one ready when you pull up.
Coming from the UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center area, just head along Washington St / I-8 W to Convoy St exit. Many of our Hillcrest regulars live near The Hub Hillcrest Market, and a few work close to University Heights. These local landmarks make us easy to find from any side of Hillcrest.
About Hillcrest — and how we fit
Hillcrest is one of San Diego's most walkable urban neighborhoods, defined by UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, the University Avenue restaurant strip, and the dense residential pockets connecting it to Mission Hills and University Heights. Our Hillcrest guests reflect this mix: healthcare workers ending shifts at the medical center, restaurant staff from University Avenue, creative professionals working from home, and longtime urban residents who prefer an unpretentious local spa over chain wellness centers. The drive north on Washington Street to I-8 W and into our Convoy area location runs about 14 minutes — straightforward, mostly freeway. Weekday evenings after the 7 PM medical center shift change are our busiest Hillcrest windows; sending an arrival time ahead helps us hold a room. Sunday mornings tend to be the calmest. The Hub Hillcrest Market and the medical center are the main reference points for first-time visitors. Hillcrest medical center shifts ending at 7 PM and 11 PM bring a consistent flow of healthcare workers needing decompression. Restaurant industry staff from University Avenue often arrive between 10 PM and midnight.
Why Hillcrest guests choose Lina Massage Spa
Hillcrest residents tend to choose us because urban professionals and healthcare workers want a calm, unpretentious local spa without the chain-wellness markup. The drive over via Washington Street to I-8 W is fast outside rush hours, so a 30-minute walk-in often means in-and-out within 55 minutes door to door. Weekday evenings after the 7 PM medical center shift change are our busiest windows from Hillcrest — for those, sending a quick chat ahead helps us hold the room. Sunday mornings tend to be the calmest. Share what's going on through the bottom-right chat and we'll recommend the right session for it.
Come in with whatever your week put on your shoulders — leave it on the table.
Pricing for your massage near Hillcrest
Same flat rate for everyone — no zone fees, no out-of-area surcharge, no membership pressure:
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 min (any service) | $50 |
| 60 min (any service) | $70 |
Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and Discover are all accepted at the front desk. Tipping is voluntary and entirely at your discretion.
Frequently asked questions from Hillcrest
How long does it take to drive from Hillcrest?
From central Hillcrest, expect about a 14-minute drive — roughly 7.8 miles via Washington St / I-8 W to Convoy St exit. Mid-day and late evening are smoothest. Find us at 7999 Dagget St A-12; parking is free and right at the unit. Drop your ETA in the bottom-right chat and we'll keep a room reserved so you walk straight to the table. Walk-ins welcome any time between 8 AM and midnight.
What is the easiest route from Hillcrest?
Most Hillcrest guests take Washington St / I-8 W to Convoy St exit to our Dagget Street location. From there, follow Dagget to 7999 Dagget St A-12 — the unit faces the street with free spaces right in front. If you live closer to UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center, Washington St / I-8 W to Convoy St exit is a faster connector. If this is your first drive from Hillcrest, tap the Get Directions button on our home page — turn-by-turn is dialed in. Need help getting in? Send us a note on the bottom right.
Are there landmarks near Hillcrest I should look for on the way?
Yes — driving from Hillcrest to our spa, you will pass close to UC San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center and The Hub Hillcrest Market. University Heights is another familiar reference point on the route. The suite faces Dagget Street, easy to see while driving, with parking right at the entrance. If you can't see us from Dagget, call 628-588-9899 or share your live location in the bottom-right chat.
Our 6 services — same flat rate for Hillcrest guests
Driving in from Hillcrest today?
Walk in until midnight after the SR-163 trip up from Hillcrest, or just dial 628-588-9899. Honest flat-rate pricing — $50/30min, $70/60min.
Coming over from Hillcrest? Send a quick ETA in the bottom-right chat and a room will be waiting →