Best Outdoor Activities in Little Italy

We've collected top 10 mentioned outdoor activities in Little Italy from other articles such as Family Destinations Guide, La Jolla Mom, California Beaches.

Best Outdoor Activities in Little Italy

La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove
4.8 (1188 ratings)4.5 (12342 ratings)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor ActivitiesParks
Windansea Beach
Windansea Beach
4.8 (201 ratings)4.5 (543 ratings)
This beach has been popular with surfers for decades & features an iconic palm-covered surf shack.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Amistad Park
Amistad Park
4.5 (8658 ratings)4 (17 ratings)
Sizable park featuring a manmade lake with boat rides, an open-air theater & areas for exercising.
Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla 600, Mesa de Otay, 22510 Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesGardensZoos
Children's Pool Beach
Children's Pool Beach
4.7 (172 ratings)4.5 (1225 ratings)
Picturesque oceanfront setting with a small cove beach known for views of adult seals & pups.
Village of La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor Activities
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in San Diego, USA
"Built in the 1930s, La Jolla’s Children’s Pool was created as a family beach space, but since then it's been descended on by herds of seals and sea lions. Despite the pinnipeds' particularly pungent odor, tourists come in droves to see them larking around, swimming, fighting and mating. Visitors can get extremely close via a concrete platform surrounding the cove, and the seals don't seem to mind – but there's strictly no touching, feeding or selfies to be taken with the seals."
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
4.2 (3885 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
Classic nautical-themed quarters in a casual waterside hotel with 3 outdoor pools & fine dining.
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
HotelOutdoor ActivitiesIndoor lodgingMeeting planning serviceWedding venueJogging Paths & Tracks
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
18 Best Hotel Pools in San Diego (2021) - Water Slides, Day Passes, More
"Location: Harbor Island (across the Street from the San Diego Airport)Water slide: NoAdults only pool: No. This pool is on the list for people who need a San Diego airport hotel but would like a pool, too. Guests may watch yachts meander through the harbor and enjoy water views from the pool at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina."
Saigon Trailhead
Saigon Trailhead
4.7 (11 ratings)4.5 (63 ratings)
Saigon Trail, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Hiking areaOutdoor ActivitiesHiking Trails
Mentioned by Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
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"This hike will take you through unique rock structures, and at the end, you can enjoy the sunset from the beach (a sometimes nude one). Don’t forget to check out the Mushroom House too while you’re there. More: Photo Guide to Hiking the Ho Chi Minh Trail"
Barona Creek Golf Club
Barona Creek Golf Club
4.4 (143 ratings)4.5 (23 ratings)
Golf course at Barona Resort where rolling hills provide terrain for all skills & ability levels.
1932 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
Golf clubOutdoor ActivitiesGolf Courses
La Jolla Shores Park
La Jolla Shores Park
4.7 (5516 ratings)4.5 (2606 ratings)
2-block space steps away from the sand & waves offers grassy area & playgrounds.
8300 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
ParkOutdoor ActivitiesBeaches

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Little Italy

Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve
4.5 (453 ratings)4.5 (46 ratings)
Coastal preserve with a beach, marshes & wildlife, plus a visitor center with trail maps.
301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932, USA
National reserveSights & LandmarksParkEducational sitesNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
Mentioned by La Jolla Mom
100 FREE Things to Do in San Diego, CA: Fun Museums, Attractions, Tours & More
"Located in the southwest corner of San Diego, the Tijuana Estuary is a wetlands area with beach, dune, mudflat, salt marsh, riparian, coastal sage scrub, and upland habitats that are free to explore. Start at the Visitor Center to learn about the trails, flora and fauna (many are rare or endangered), and various things to do during your visit. Kids can earn junior rangers here and they offer a variety of environmental education resources online."
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
8 Beautiful San Diego Nature Preserves to Explore with Your Kids
"At the southernmost tip of San Diego is one of the most serene places that few people know about. Where the Tijuana River meets the sea is where you’ll find the Tijuana Slough with over 2,000 acres of wetlands. Over 370 bird species have been observed there with 5 of them being endangered species that are regularly seen."
Mentioned by snappr.com
Top 5 Spots for Landscape Photography Near San Diego
"Way down in sometimes-forgotten Imperial Beach is found a favorite landscape for many people in San Diego. This Tijuana Estuary is connected to some couple of parks. You are going to find amazing places such as Tijuana River County Open Space Reserve and Border Field State Park."
Lindo Lake County Park
Lindo Lake County Park
4.4 (1223 ratings)4 (31 ratings)
12660 Lindo Ln, Lakeside, CA 92040, USA
ParkNature & ParksNature & Wildlife AreasBodies of Water
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center
4.6 (307 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings)
Nature reserve with 7 miles of trails plus a visitor center with exhibits overlooking the lagoon.
2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Little Italy

Yard House
Yard House
4.4 (2142 ratings)
High-end sports-bar chain with a huge menu of New American fare & an extensive list of draft beers.
1640 Camino Del Rio N Ste 157, San Diego, CA 92108, USA
New American restaurantBarBar & grillGastropubTakeout RestaurantSports barVegetarian restaurant
Ranchos Cocina
Ranchos Cocina
4.5 (888 ratings)
Mexican restaurant serves a variety of traditional eats but stands out for its vegan & raw options.
3910 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Mexican restaurantBurrito restaurantLatin American restaurantTaco restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by The Dana on Mission Bay Blog
The Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego | The Dana on Mission Bay
"Ranchos Cocina in North Park is known for its impressive selection of vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options. Plus, the eatery makes its own sauces, rice, beans, and tortillas without any animal by-products. A playlist of music by the Gipsy Kings transports diners from Southern California to the hills of the region that inspired much of these dishes: Andalusia, Spain."
Rubio's
Rubio's
4.3 (71 ratings)
Beach-themed chain known for Baja-style fish tacos & Mexican-inspired seafood entrees.
2260 Callagan Hwy Building 3187, San Diego, CA 92136, USA
Seafood restaurantCatererFamily restaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Best Gelato in Little Italy

Mr. Trustee Creamery
Mr. Trustee Creamery
4.5 (41 ratings)
4033 Goldfinch St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
Ice cream shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"Mission HillsIt’s a bold move, opening a new business in the midst of a pandemic, but Trust Restaurant Group and their Executive Pastry Chef Jeremy Harville did just that, launching Mr. Trustee, an ice creamery with a street-side, walk up window adjacent to Cardellino in Mission Hills. Mr. Trustee offers rotating, seasonal flavors of soft serve and handcrafted ice cream available in cups or house-made waffle cones, and by the pint. Scoops include Cookies and Cream, Malted Chocolate Brownie, Honey-Vanilla, Berry Sorbet, and more, with soft serve options in Captain Crunch, Malted Milk, and the like."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
Where to Eat Ice Cream in San Diego Right Now
"The Trust Group’s venture into ice cream is this walkup window found next to Cardellino in Mission Hills. Lead by Executive Pastry Chef Jeremy Harville, the shop serves chef-centric flavors like malted chocolate brownie, kiwi cucumber sorbet with Tajin and Captain Crunch or malted milk soft serve."
Nado Gelato Cafe
Nado Gelato Cafe
4.8 (636 ratings)
Unassuming cafe featuring a large selection of gelato flavors & Italian coffees.
1017 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA
Ice cream shopCafeCatererCoffee shopDessert shop
Mentioned by Moke Experience
Top 10 Things To Do on Coronado Island
"Just off Orange Street you’ll find the best place to get gelato in Coronado. At Nado Gelato by Bottega Italiana you’ll be served the highest quality, artisan gelato in amazing flavors like crème brûlée, black sesame or a variety of seasonal fruit. Try up to four flavors in one cup or pile it all on a waffle cone for a highly Instagrammable sweet tweet!"
Mentioned by Crown City Inn & Bistro
The Best Coronado Outdoor Dining Restaurants
"A post shared by Manilyn Baltazar (@immanilynbaltazar) on Jul 22, 2020 at 5:54pm PDT. Speaking of embracing your sweet tooth, Nado Gelato is the perfect spot to end a day in Coronado. The creation of Bottega Italiana, this authentic gelato has been named the “best dessert in town” by locals."
Gelati & Peccati
Gelati & Peccati
4.9 (165 ratings)
Compact, laid-back Italian eatery with a terrace specializing in pizza & ice cream.
3066 B University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Pizza restaurantIce cream shop
Mentioned by Thrillist
Cool Down With These 14 San Diego Ice Cream Shops
"North ParkAt Gelati & Peccati, you’ll have to walk past an eye-popping array of Roman-style pizza, sold a taglio, “by the cut,” to reach the bins of gelati in the back, but isn’t eating dessert first one of the pleasures of adulthood?. Eighteen different rotating signature and seasonal flavors, including vegan and sorbet options, are bursting with roasted pistachios, sweet cherry, and chocolate, or boozy, earthy Makers Mark 46. Don’t worry if you’re too full for pizza afterwards; you can always take a few slices home for a late night snack."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
Where to Eat Ice Cream in San Diego Right Now
"Roman-style pizza and gelato meet at this spot in North Park. Helmed by the Buona Forchetta Family of restaurants, this shop serves 18 flavors of gelato. For a combination of carbs and cream, order the GOLA: gelato stuffed into a pizza crust with whipped cream and hazelnuts."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Little Italy

Manhattan Shores 5 Apts
Apartment
$667 /night
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4.0 (2 reviews)
Adorable South Mission Studio-Steps to Ocean & Bay, Walk 5min to Belmont Park6
Guest Suite · 4 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$139 /night*
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Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - National City, an IHG Hotel
Hotel
$216 /night
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