Little Italy



Bordered by Hawthorn, Ash Sts, Front St and the waterfront, Little Italy is a lively neighborhood and is the hub of the Italian-American sector of San Diego. Its huge popularity partly stems from its ideal location, being close to the freeway, walking distance from the lovely harbor and its superb selection of eateries. Italian immigrants settled in the area in the mid-19th century, forming a closely knitted community. Their fish industry and whiskey trade was the main source of revenue. In 1962, the I-5 freeway was completed. However, it came at a price. Buildings and entire blocks were demolished in order to make way, and many believe this took away the heart and soul of the vibrant area. Pedestrian streets along with the harbor access routes suddenly became busy through fares due to the increase in traffic. However, on the positive side, its ease of access has brought many advantages, not least the increase in tourism.
The area still possesses the Italian vibe, with a great variety of imported foods, Italian newspapers and of course the charm and friendliness that the Italians are renowned for. Various furniture and art stores are also sprinkled around the area, some of which contain beautiful works. Little Italy has recently become very popular with certain architects and the work on Kettner Blvd. are well worth checking out.

 

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