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6 Photogenic Spots in Little Italy, San Diego

12 October, 2018

San Diego’s historic Little Italy marries Old World charm with stunning SoCal scenery.  Where else in the world can you savor a plate of fresh pasta under a palm tree? ((Okay, fiiiiiiine, maybe in Sicily)).  In Little Italy, you can stroll sun-soaked streets that boast over 80 authentic eateries.  Or, you can sip a spritz cocktail on one of the neighborhood’s rooftop bars — watching the sun dip into the Pacific Ocean. Little Italy is one of the best places to photograph in San Diego.

So, the next time you’re in Little Italy, you need to check out these photogenic gems.  Whether you’re looking for the perfect selfie or hunting for farm-fresh food pics, Little Italy brims with visually yummy possibilities.  Suffice it to say: Little Italy is one of San Diego’s prettiest neighborhoods. Our Top 6 Photogenic Spots include — they’re the best places to photograph in San Diego’s Little Italy:

6) PIAZZA DELLA FAMIGLIA

Piazza della Famiglia San Diego

5) HISTORIC FILIPPI’S PIZZA GROTTO

Filippi's Pizza Grotto Little Italy

4) PRETTY, PRETTY PASTA AT MONELLO

Monello pasta

3) MULTI-COLORED GELATO AT SOLUNTO RISTORANTE & BAKERY

 gelato san diego

2) LITTLE ITALY MERCATO FARMER’S MARKET

farmers market san diego

1) DINE UNDER DAVANTI’S 100-YEAR-OLD OLIVE TREE 

Davanti San Diego

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Our guide was simply amazing!!! He was well animated, very accommodating, and extremely personable. He was quite a character, in a fun and exciting way. I have nothing but positive things to say about my tour experience. I highly recommend choosing Little Italy Tours to be your tour guide! — VM, Bonita, CA
This is a MUST See and Do attraction in SD. Even members of our group who were born here, were blown away by the City and Neighborhood's History and stories. It was like we were transported back in time. The company and our guide did an Amazing Job!!! Our Group of 20+ can't stop raving about it! —Lisa B. Chula Vista, CA
What a ball! My colleagues and I took the Little Italy tour for our office party and a bit of team-building. We had so much fun. Our guide was amazing. We learned so much about pizza and Italian cuisine and Little Italy's influence in San Diego. We ate, we learned, we drank, and we had a ball! I would highly recommend taking a tour with Little Italy. Grazie mille!!! — Robin D. San Diego, CA
What an amazing and engaging tour guide we had! The best of the best! I feel in love with Italy all over again. The pizza, pasta and gelato was as tasty as could be. Their cooking class is next on my list. Ciao! —Marlo V. Las Vegas, NV
My work department did this tour as part of our holiday celebrations and had a great time! Our tour guide was very informative and energetic. We learned all about where pizza came from and each stop taught us something new and allowed us to try pizza from a different region. You will leave full and educated! —Sheila S. Boston, MA
Best hour and a half out of a 9 day trip. Thanks to our guide for an entertaining and informative tour of Little Italy! —Duane L. Duluth, MN
We had a WONDERFUL tour this morning with our guide!! We all, ages from 14 to 53, had such a special and fun time learning about the history of Little Italy... We will DEFINITELY schedule something else with this group. It was truly the highlight of our vacation! —Suzy H. Irvine, CA
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