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Crest

California, United States · North America

About Crest

Crest is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Harbison Canyon, 27km from San Diego Zoo.

Crest is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 2,593, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Crest sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Crest to your route.

About Crest

Crest is an unincorporated community in the East County region of San Diego County, California. The Crest census-designated place (CDP) had a population of 2,828 at the 2020 census, a rise from 2,593 at the 2010 census.

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Crest offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Crest located?

Crest is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.8073 latitude, -116.8681 longitude.

What is the population of Crest?

Crest has a population of approximately 2,593 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
2,593
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.8073, -116.8681

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United States

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Crest

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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San Diego Zoo

World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.

27 km · about 30 min drive

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SeaWorld San Diego

Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.

34 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

LEGOLAND California

Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.

54 km · about 65 min drive

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Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Crest.

Granite Hills

🇺🇸 United States

3 km awayPop. 3,035

Harbison Canyon

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 3,841

Bostonia

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 15,379

Winter Gardens

🇺🇸 United States

7 km awayPop. 20,631

Lakeside

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 20,648

El Cajon

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 103,679

Rancho San Diego

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 21,208

Alpine

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 14,236

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