Daly City

Hillside, Daly City Neighborhood

Hillside offers a variety of transportation options with several bus lines and conveniently located stops throughout the neighborhood. This area features many businesses, including general and specialty grocery stores, as well as numerous restaurants and cafes, providing many choices nearby. Educational facilities include both public and private elementary and secondary schools that are easily reachable from most residences. The neighborhood exudes a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, supported by low traffic noise. Housing options are diverse, featuring townhouses, duplexes, and single detached homes with a range of sizes from lofts to larger properties. Nearby parks add accessible outdoor amenities just beyond the neighborhood.

Home buyers who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Hillside. It is very easy to access public green spaces from a lot of locations in the neighborhood since there are about 20 of them close by for residents to relax in. This area is quiet overall, as the streets are quite peaceful.

Highlights of Hillside

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Marchbank Park

Nestled in the heart of Hillside off Northgate Avenue, Marchbank Park is a beloved green space featuring playgrounds, basketball courts, and peaceful shaded areas, making it a favorite spot for family outings and community gatherings.

🏫 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Located on Price Street, this well-regarded neighborhood school serves as a hub for local families and frequently hosts events that foster strong community bonds among Hillside residents.

🍽️ Mission Street Eats

Stretching along Mission Street, just east of Hillside, this lively strip is famous for its diverse dining options, including taquerias, Filipino bakeries, and family-owned restaurants popular with locals.

🛒 Top of the Hill Shopping Center

Situated at the boundary of Mission Street and John Daly Boulevard, this shopping center is a convenient retail hub for Hillside residents, offering grocery stores, pharmacies, and essential services all within walking distance.

🚴 Hillside Greenbelt Trail

This scenic pathway winds through residential streets near Goethe and Sullivan avenues, providing a tranquil green corridor for walking, jogging, and cycling right within the hillside neighborhood.

Hillside

This October in Hillside

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 3, 2026

Kasayahan Sa Daly City

Gellert Park Complex • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

This free Daly City celebration of Filipino American History Month is especially convenient for Hillside residents, with live performances, food and merchandise vendors, children’s activities, information booths, and a beer garden. It offers an easy way to enjoy local culture and community programming without traveling far.

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October 3, 2026

Women of Rodeo

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center • 5:00 PM–8:30 PM

A short drive from Hillside, this Cow Palace event provides an entertaining evening centered on women in rodeo and Western culture. Residents can combine the program with dinner nearby and enjoy a distinctive Daly City venue that regularly hosts major community and entertainment events.

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October 9–10, 2026

The Grand National Rodeo

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM

The annual Grand National Rodeo brings high-energy competitions, comedy, music, trick riding, and Western heritage programming to the Cow Palace. Its Daly City location makes it a practical nearby outing for Hillside households seeking a memorable fall event suitable for groups, visitors, and older children.

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October 16, 2026

DOM DOLLA

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center • 8:00 PM

For adults and older teens who enjoy electronic music, Grammy-nominated house artist Dom Dolla will headline a concert at the Cow Palace. Hillside residents can attend a major touring show close to home, avoiding a longer trip into San Francisco while still getting a full arena-concert experience.

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October 17, 2026

Daly City Top of the Hill Festival

John Daly Boulevard and Mission Street • 12:00 PM–6:00 PM

This free neighborhood festival is one of the most directly relevant October choices for Hillside residents, taking place in Daly City’s central commercial area. The event is a convenient opportunity to support local businesses, meet neighbors, enjoy community entertainment, and spend an afternoon close to home.

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October 24, 2026

SOFI TUKKER Presents: ANIMAL TALK

Cow Palace Arena & Event Center • 8:00 PM

This Cow Palace performance features SOFI TUKKER with DRAMA and Kito, offering a nearby option for fans of dance-pop and electronic music. It is best suited to adults and older teens, and its Daly City location makes an evening concert more convenient for Hillside residents than venues farther across the Bay.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Hillside

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Hillside

Neighborhood Characteristics

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