Things to Do
Little Italy is filled with patio cafés, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops, hotels, and the beautiful Amici Park. Find out what we have to offer.
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Little Italy Association
The Little Italy Association (LIA) deals with a variety of livability issues that range from sidewalk cleanliness to new building design review; from community schools to no-leash dog run parks.
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Take a closer look at the Little Italy Landmark Sign’s mosaic tile work on each pillar that tells the story about the community’s tie to the bay, church and Italian homeland.
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At 48-square blocks, San Diego’s Little Italy is the largest in the U.S.
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Discover one of the oldest houses (built in 1888) in Little Italy, where M Winehouse calls its home.
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Little Italy’s Waterfront Bar is the oldest bar in San Diego, originally the water front came up to the bar.
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The Little Italy Mercato is the largest farmers’ market in San Diego County with over 200 vendors.
Restoration Projects
In 2013, the Little Italy Association of San Diego embarked on a restoration project of two of Little Italy San Diego’s most iconic landmarks: Piazza Basilone and the Little Italy Landmark Sign.