Nestled in the heart of downtown San Diego, Little Italy has emerged as one of the city's most vibrant and sought-after neighborhoods. Steeped in rich history and offering a unique lifestyle, this thriving community has become a top choice for buyers in today's Downtown San Diego condo market. With its roots tracing back to the late 19th century, L...

San Diego is known for its farmer markets, but one stood out in the eyes of one travel website. Little Italy Mercato was nominated as one of the ten best farmers markets in the country. “USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are renowned for recognizing exceptional establishments and attractions across the United States, and the nomination of L...

Prepare you tastebuds and Taste Passport for a day full of fresh, authentic Italian cuisine at the annual Taste of Little Italy on June 20th and 21st. Foodies will eat, sip and stroll their way through the neighborhood sampling culinary delights from more than 30 of San Diego’s top chefs and restaurants.  “Taste of Little Italy has drawn hundreds o...

The city of San Diego is contemplating spending more than $3 million to upgrade Amici Park in downtown’s Little Italy neighborhood even though it does not own or operate the 2.8-acre facility. The proposed monetary contribution, several years in the making, was last week floated before San Diego City Council’s four-person Active Transportation and...

Watch as your favorite downtown neighborhood is transformed into a winter wonderland with Christmas twinkle lights along the 48-square blocks, 10-foot tall nutcrackers and kinetic tree holiday displays on street corners, and holiday performances. Experience some of San Diego’s best holiday spirit with loved ones at this family-friendly event when y...

Thursday, September 22, 2022. 6:30PM TO 8:30PM. The Little Italy State of the Neighborhood will return this year for an in-person eveny and take place in Little Italy’s Piazza della Famiglia. The State of the Neighborhood provides the community an opportunity to learn about Little Italy’s history, current happenings, upcoming projects and new initi...

When: Fri Sep 30, 2022 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM PDT - Where: Amici Park, 1660 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101 Join us for our Little Italy signature event for 2022 as we present Gianni Russo ("Carlo" in The Godfather) as he recounts stories from the iconic film, provides excerpts from his best-selling book (Hollywood Godfather), and croons with the mu...

Coffee has been woven into the Italian culture dating back to the 17th century when the first “coffee bar” was established in Venice. Italian coffee culture is special, a culmination of traditions, customs, and history. Though different regions in Italy, coffee bars have their own slight variations on coffee making and bar culture, the fundamentals...

Come enjoy a movie under the stars at our annual Little Italy Summer Film Festival every Saturday night of the Summer.  The Little Italy Summer Film Festival 2022 is presented by the Little Italy Association and Cinema Little Italy. The movies are screened at the Amici Park Amphitheater. These amazing Italian films, complete with English subtitles,...

Convivio Society and its San Diego Italian Heritage Commission were proud to host thirty-eight students and five chaperones from La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi (La Scuola), a bilingual Italian school based in New York City. La Scuola D'Italia is one of only two schools in the United States that provides K-12 bilingual education firmly rooted...