Little Italy
San Diego
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Popular places to visit
Waterfront Park
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.
Maritime Museum of San Diego
This impressive collection of nine marine vessels includes sailing boats, ferries, submarines and yachts.
San Diego Zoo
One of the largest zoos in America housing around 4000 creatures, San Diego Zoo offers an enchanting and educational experience for visitors of all ages.
San Diego Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at San Diego Convention Center, a top convention center in San Diego. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.
SeaWorld
A fun family favourite, where you can get up close to the local marine life, enjoy fun rides and be wowed by the performances.
Mission Bay
Mingle with eccentric locals at bohemian beaches, soak up the sun on a Jet Ski and fish from marshy islands at San Diego’s premier water park.
Things to do
Oceanside Whale and Dolphin Watching Adventures
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Dinner Cruise
San Diego Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
San Diego Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruise
City Cruises San Diego: Premier Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Little Italy
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
Food choices were good but portion large easier to order sides instead of wasting food. No cash allowed
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Hampton Inn San Diego-Downtown
Very friendly staff. Location was amazing and the breakfast was great. We would definitely stay there again and we did right before we flew back home!
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
La Pensione Hotel
Street parking is busy
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Downtown/Bayside
Check in was brutal. Once we were finally face to face, the staff was nice. One of the valet men was very professional. The other was blatantly rude. There were people in the lobby complaining about the same things. Feels woefully disorganized. There was a rotten orange behind the tv in our room ...
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Hotel Zindel
Check in 4pm or pay 50 usd to go earlier. We stay 3 nights . No cleaning during our stay Room was noisy
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Handlery Hotel
Older interior but comfortable, nice place.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Little Italy
Downtown San Diego
Petco Park and Port of San Diego are a few top attractions in Downtown San Diego. Hop around the city on the metro at Civic Center Station or Civic Center Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums, and beautiful waterfront views.
Gaslamp Quarter
Fantastic nightlife and popular shops are a few of the things travelers enjoy most about Gaslamp Quarter. A visit to Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House or Lyceum Theatre is also recommended, and you can jump aboard the metro at Gaslamp Quarter Station to get around town.
Hillcrest
Visitors to Hillcrest enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Marston House is worth a stop.
Old Town San Diego
The ample dining options and beautiful seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Old Town San Diego. A stop by Old Town San Diego State Park or Whaley House Museum might round out your trip.
North Park
North Park is well-liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like San Diego Zoo and San Diego Natural History Museum.
Mission Valley
Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mission Valley. Check out top attractions like Mission Valley Mall and Fashion Valley Mall, and jump on the metro at Hazard Center Station or Mission Valley Center Station to see more of the city.
