Little Italy

The nightlight spot outside of downtown San Diego or possibly surpassing it, Little Italy is a bustling neighborhood of bars and restaurants just north of downtown. 

Walkability: Good
Parking: Difficult
Getting there: Trolley, Bus, Bike, Car

Feel The Bay Breeze And Relax On The Patio At Portal Coffee

A low key coffee shop doing everything right

Modern Calabrian Cuisine And Vegan Italian Food At Civico 1845

Savory ragu and buttery raviolo at the best Italian restaurant in Little Italy

Learn About The Urban Forest On A Tree Trek With Tree San Diego

Learn about the most overlooked part of our incredibly biodiverse city

A Guide To San Diego Dive Bars

Come for the cheap beer, stay for the poor customer service

Lick Your Fingers Clean At The Crack Shack

Arteries be damned! (Actually they do have salads)
ballast point

Ponder Mortality At Ballast Point Brewing Little Italy

Take a sip of nostalgia at this fading giant of craft beer
little italy farmers market

Eat Fresh And Local At Little Italy Farmer’s Market

Find some of the best produce in the country in San Diego's Little Italy
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People Watch At Piazza Della Famiglia

A taste of Italy right in the heart of San Diego

The Best Coffee Shops To Study Or Work In San Diego

When you forgot to pay your internet bill

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Our gift to you: An easy-going itinerary to celebrate Christmas with all the fun and none of the stress.

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