About Piazza Della Famiglia
Little Italy is a lively, family-friendly neighborhood that always has a bustling nightlife. The best place to start exploring the neighborhood is the Piazza Della Famiglia, right in the heart of Little Italy. Piazza Della Famiglia has as close to a town-square vibe as you will get in San Diego and if you squint it almost feels like a rustic Italian piazza. It almost always has something going on, from pop-up performers to scheduled live music to art walks. Couples can sit and enjoy a drink and people watch. Kids can run around the square and play on the fountain or try to trick a mime into moving. There is no outside alcohol allowed at the piazza, so we recommend you get drinks (and a gelato if needed) from Little Italy Food Hall and then grab one of the red tables in the square. We would probably skip eating dinner from the food hall or any of the restaurants surrounding the piazza and save your appetites for the better restaurants in Little Italy. Just enjoy the vibe of the local town square.
Great For
• Kids
• People watching
• Mimes
A Closer Look
The Little Italy Association, a group of local citizens and businesses that care about this historic neighborhood, has put a lot of effort into restoring Little Italy and the piazza is the crown jewel of their efforts. A great example of a communal spot where local San Diegans go to gather most days of the week.
