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. Free parking is right at our door — no plaza walking, no parking meters, no permits. If you want a private room ready when you pull in, send us your arrival time on the bottom right and we will hold it.
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. Tell us your situation on the bottom right and we will pick the right session length for you.
Bring your tense shoulders, leave them on the table — that is the simple promise.
Pricing for Hillcrest guests
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) | $60 |
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. We are at 7999 Dagget St A-12 with free parking right out front. If you want a room ready when you arrive so there is zero wait, send us your arrival time on the bottom right and we will hold it for you. 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, you head to 7999 Dagget St A-12 — the storefront is on Dagget with free parking out 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. Use Google Maps or the Get Directions button on our home page if you have not driven this way before. 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. We sit directly on Dagget Street, easy to spot from the road, with free parking right at the door. If you cannot spot us once you are on Dagget, call 628-588-9899 or send your live location on the bottom right and we will guide you in.
Our 4 services — same flat rate for Hillcrest guests
Driving in from Hillcrest today?
Walk in any day from 8 AM to midnight, or call 628-588-9899. Honest flat-rate pricing — $50/30min, $60/60min.
Driving from Hillcrest? Tell us your arrival time on the bottom right and we'll have a room ready →