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Little Italy District
1668 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92101
+1 619 233 3898 (Little Italy Association)
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Once home to the Italian and Portugese fishermen who sailed off from the coast, Little Italy has become a major cultural draw for travelers in San Diego. The neighborhood is home to Italian restaurants, shops, galleries and exhibitions. Events hosted here include Carnevale (a mask and costume competition), Art Walk (an art event that draws in over 90,000 visitors a year) and Precious Festa, the largest Italian Festival on the west coast.

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