About Little Italy San Diego
San Diego's Little Italy is a hilly neighborhood located in the northwest section of Downtown San Diego. Its name reflects its founding and history from the 1800s through 1970s as a largely Italian fishing area. It's been gentrified in the decades since, with galleries, interior design shops, and other recreational attractions springing up in recent years. However, it still boasts terrific Italian restaurants and markets, not straying too far from its cultural roots. Little Italy isn't too far from other primary points of interest in SD, such as the Gaslamp Quarter, Petco Park, and the San Diego Convention Center.
Fun fact: Spanning 48 city blocks, San Diego's Little Italy is the largest of its kind nationwide.
Things to Do in Little Italy San Diego
Little Italy is a top cultural attraction in San Diego, largely on account of but not solely due to its food offerings. Here are Bounce's recommendations for the best of food and recreation in San Diego's Little Italy:
- Choose from top-tier Italian restaurants such as Buon Appetito, Isola Pizza Bar, and Monello
- Grab a "passport" for Taste of Little Italy, a tasting tour of dozens of eateries, each June
- Stroll the fruit and veggie stands of 150+ vendors at the Farmers Market every Saturday
- Peer at the murals and stained-glass windows at Our Lady of the Rosary, deemed the "Jewel of Little Italy"
- Pack a book and a blanket for some alone time or meet friends at Piazza Basilone
- Shop for gifts and trinkets at local boutiques including Vitreum and Love & Aesthetics
- Bring your little ones to the Firefighters Museum

Transit Options in Little Italy San Diego
Luggage Storage in Little Italy San Diego
Visitors will surely want to take a trip over to this quaint neighborhood in Downtown San Diego. However, you won't want to come with your clunky bags in tow, especially given that the terrain in this district is quite hilly. Make your life easier and your visit more enjoyable by storing your bags with Bounce in Little Italy. Simply search for and book with a Bounce partner nearby, drop off your things, be glad you can explore Little Italy with your hands and shoulders free.