Hillcrest lists 5 shipping and printing locations in the 92103 ZIP code, led by The UPS Store on Park Boulevard for package shipping, document printing, mailbox rental, and notary services. Park Place Mail & Ship in neighboring North Park adds a second full-service option east of Hillcrest.
1286 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-298-7155
Verified1286 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-298-7155
Verified302 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-291-5678
Verified734 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-681-0575
Verified1050 University Ave E 107, San Diego, CA 92103
+1 619-230-5148
VerifiedYes—The UPS Store operates on Park Boulevard in the 92103 ZIP code and handles UPS and USPS package shipping, document printing, copying, faxing, notary services, mailbox rental, and passport photos. It is the most-reviewed shipping location in Hillcrest and serves as the default drop-off point for residents and businesses sending packages from the neighborhood.
The Park Boulevard location sits near the eastern edge of Hillcrest, accessible from both University Avenue and the Balboa Park side of the neighborhood. Hours follow standard UPS Store scheduling (typically 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, shorter on Saturdays, closed Sunday), though seasonal hours may shift during holiday shipping peaks in November and December. For mail-forwarding and virtual-mailbox needs, the store rents private boxes with a real street address rather than a P.O. box number.
Shipping costs at The UPS Store depend on package weight, dimensions, destination, and speed. A standard ground shipment for a small box under five pounds within California runs roughly $8 to $15, while cross-country ground shipping costs $12 to $25. Express and next-day options double or triple the price depending on urgency.
UPS Store locations typically charge a retail rate that sits above the UPS.com online rate by $2 to $5 per package, reflecting the in-store packing, labeling, and handling service. Customers who bring their own boxes and prepaid labels skip the retail markup entirely and use the store as a free drop-off point. For higher-volume shippers—small e-commerce businesses on University Avenue, for instance—opening a UPS account and printing labels online cuts per-package cost significantly over walk-in pricing.
The UPS Store on Park Boulevard handles document printing, business cards, flyers, brochures, banners, and large-format printing for Hillcrest businesses and residents. Color copies run $0.49 to $0.69 per page at most UPS Store locations, with volume discounts on larger print runs. Custom printing—menus, event programs, signage—follows project-based pricing that the store quotes on request.
For more specialized print work like branded stationery, marketing collateral, or high-volume commercial runs, Park Place Mail & Ship in North Park offers additional print services with a strong review record. Hillcrest businesses that need ongoing print support—restaurants reprinting seasonal menus, salons printing appointment cards, law firms producing client packets—often set up standing orders with a single print provider to lock in repeat-customer pricing.
UPS Store retail shipping rates sit $2 to $5 above UPS.com's online prices per package because the in-store rate includes counter service, label printing, and handling. A standard ground shipment under five pounds to the East Coast runs roughly $14 to $20 at the Park Boulevard location, while the same shipment booked online with a home pickup costs $10 to $15. Express and overnight rates follow the same markup pattern, with two-day air starting around $25 to $35 for small packages.
Beyond shipping, The UPS Store charges separately for packaging materials and custom boxing—expect $3 to $10 for standard boxes and packing tape, and $10 to $25 for fragile-item packing with foam and double-walling. Private mailbox rental runs $20 to $40 per month depending on box size and lease term, with a real street address instead of a P.O. box number. For businesses on University Avenue that ship daily, opening a UPS account bypasses the retail markup entirely and locks in volume-tier pricing that the walk-in rate cannot match.
Yes—The UPS Store on Park Boulevard takes passport photos that meet U.S. Department of State requirements for passport applications and renewals. The service typically costs $15 to $18, and photos are printed on-site in minutes. Bring a current passport (if renewing) and a form of payment, as some locations only process passport photos during standard business hours.
UPS Stores print passport photos to federal specifications—2x2 inches, white background, neutral expression, glasses removed—and staff handle the framing and lighting to ensure the photo passes State Department review on the first submission. For residents who also need to ship their passport application, the store handles the mailing in the same visit, putting the photo and postage in one trip. Walgreens and CVS locations in the 92103 ZIP code offer competing passport-photo services, but the shipping convenience at The UPS Store keeps the full application process under one roof.
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