Little Italy Travel Guide

San Diego

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A street with a 'Little Italy' sign, restaurants, and a 'No Parking' sign.
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A building with a sign reading "Little Italy" and a "Do Not Enter" sign.

Stay near popular Little Italy attractions

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Waterfront Park

9.2/5 (64 reviews)
After visiting Waterfront Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Diego. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Things to do

LEGOLAND® California Resort

LEGOLAND® California Tickets

฿2,824
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® California Tickets
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures

฿1,873
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
San Diego Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise

฿4,645
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Whaley House Museum Day Tour

Whaley House Museum Day Tour

฿526
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Whaley House Museum Day Tour
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego

฿4,129
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Dinner & Dancing Harbor Cruise in San Diego
San Diego Signature Dinner Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise

฿3,539
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Cruises San Diego: Signature Dinner Cruise
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Top hotels in Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy

4 out of 5
1646 Front St San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,808 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
฿5,808
฿6,734 total
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (752 reviews)
"my keycard went out . batheoom light kept going out in rm 1818"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,339 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,339
฿6,191 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,580 reviews)
"only one of the 3 elevators work."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside

3.5 out of 5
2137 Pacific Highway Suite A San Diego CA
The price is ฿6,111 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿6,111
฿7,085 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,336 reviews)
"Staff were amazing, will definitely book again."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1835 Columbia St San Diego CA
The price is ฿4,435 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,435
฿5,425 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,317 reviews)
"Room didn’t come with a remote for the AC"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Porto Vista Hotel Downtown
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
The price is ฿5,377 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿5,377
฿7,396 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (6,252 reviews)
"Check in is at 4pm. Arrived at 4:45pm and there was no hotel parking available in parking garage. Asked parking attendant and was directed to the valet in the front. Drive to the front of hotel where there are signs that say valet and nobody comes to our car so we go inside to ask and check in. While ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
The price is ฿9,853 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿9,853
฿13,092 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,681 reviews)
"Was not worth the money."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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Where to stay in Little Italy

Find the best Little Italy areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown San Diego

Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and beautiful waterfront views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Diego. Top attractions like Petco Park and Port of San Diego are major draws. Catch the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station to see more of the city.

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Pacific Beach

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Pacific Beach. Make a stop by Mission Bay or Pacific Beach while you're exploring the area.

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Mission Beach

If you're spending some time in Mission Beach, Mission Beach and Mission Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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Gaslamp Quarter

Cosy bars interesting history and top sights from Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House to Spreckels Theater – discover Gaslamp Quarter, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Mission Bay

If you're spending some time in Mission Bay, Mission Bay and Mission and Pacific Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Little Italy Travel Guide