Getting Here
Directions
Bella Vita Fest is located within the neighborhood of Little Italy, San Diego, CA 92101. Driving directions are available using any one of the many mobile navigation apps or web services, such as Google/Apple maps, Waze etc. The most central address for the venue is the Piazza della Famiglia at 523 W Date Street.
Group Transport
Groups can also rent a San Diego charter bus to attend Art Walk San Diego. CharterUP provide charter bus transportation solutions for groups of all sizes, along with a professional bus driver to handle the driving for your group.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
We strongly recommend taking the MTS Trolley to get to the festival. The GREEN LINE stops right at the western edge of the event area, between Cedar St and Beech St (the “County Center/Little Italy ” stop). Walk east on Beech , then turn left on India Street and walk 1 block to the Southern event entrance. Click here for a trolley route map.
DRIVING
From the North: Take Interstate 5 South. Exit Sassafras/Kettner and continue south into the heart of the festival. Surface lots and street parking are available all around the event. On Sunday, there is no charge for meters. Please note that Little Italy has many of the “park/pay/display” boxes so if you do not see a meter be sure to check all around your vehicle for this box.
From the South: Take Interstate 5 North. Exit Hawthorne St/Airport Exit. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. At this point look for parking on the outskirts of the event.
Map It! Driving directions are available using any one of the many mobile navigation apps or web services, such as Google/Apple maps, Waze etc.
RIDE SERVICES
Any of the popular ride services are an excellent way to travel to Bella Vita without the hassle of parking. Use your favorite ride share app and use on of our two designated rideshare dropoff/pickup points as your destination:
North: 2008 India St., San Diego, CA 92101
South: 1603 India St., San Diego, CA 92101
PREFERRED Parking
$15 Daily Parking – 2100 Kettner
Thanks to our friends at ACE parking, attendees can secure $15 all-day parking at Bella Vita, with the option to reserve a space ahead of time! Click button below to reserve. Garage entrance located on W Ivy Street.
Central – Piazza Della Famiglia
Underground parking structure with entrance located at 1730 Columbia Street
South End – County of San Diego Parking Structure
Located at the corner of Cedar and Kettner Blvd., this is a large parking structure. Enter the garage on Kettner Blvd. just south of Cedar Street. This garage is operated by Ace Parking.
PREFERRED HotelS
401 West Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.546.9600
Waterfront views in Little Italy! The Carte Hotel San Diego Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton is ideally located blocks from the Embarcadero waterfront and steps from the hip and historic Little Italy neighborhood district. Each modern guest rooms includes complimentary WiFi, a 55-inch HDTV, refrigerator and oversized work desk. Our spacious suites feature exclusive views and a sitting area. Enjoy California Coastal cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Watercolors, or take in the cityscapes of San Diego at the rooftop lounge, Above Ash Social.The hotel is also walking distance to Bella Vita Fest.
150 West Broadway
San Diego, CA 92101
619.234.9200
Experience The Sofia Hotel, a lovingly renovated luxury boutique that offers all the modern comforts while preserving its historic heritage. You’re in a great location, just two blocks from the Gaslamp District, the USS Midway and steps away from the Convention Center. Affordable nightly rates and fee include access to the 24-hour Health and Fitness Center, Yoga Studio, Weekend Walkabout Tour and Business Center. The smoke-free, pet-friendly Sofia is a member of the worldwide Historic Hotels of America Group and award-winning service. Enjoy Tendergreens and Starbucks located in the hotel.
2137 Pacific Hwy.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.696.6300
The San Diego Bayside Campus features Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites, resulting in an expansive, resort-like hotel experience. Ideally situated in the trendy urban district of Little Italy, with on-site amenities and services like Bayside Kitchen + Bar – a full-service restaurant, 24-hour market and business center, state-of-the-art fitness center, and even a rooftop pool and spa with scenic views, our Bayside Campus is built for the active modern lifestyle. Art deco inspired design on the outside leads to a modern interior. Experience the best of San Diego while staying at the all-new San Diego Hilton Bayside Campus.
1430 Seventh Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.696.0911
Our downtown San Diego hotel is a prime location for several popular San Diego attractions and bustling nightlife. We are a short walk from Petco Park (home of the Padres), Maritime Museum of San Diego, Balboa Park, USS Midway, Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, and multiple museums. With free high-speed Internet and a spacious executive desk with dual-line phones, our guest rooms allow you to easily stay connected. FREE, hot Express Start™ breakfast bar to recharge for the day featuring both hearty and healthy favorites like our smart one-touch pancake machine, coffee, cinnamon rolls, breakfast potatoes, bacon and eggs, Greek yogurt, and fresh fruit. Make yourself at home on the triple-sheeted bed with a pillow top mattress, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and even bring snacks for the refrigerator.
1445 Sixth Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.782.6400
Make TownePlace Suites San Diego Downtown your home for extended stays near Balboa Park. Easily reach attractions such as the San Diego Zoo and the Air and Space Museum. Walk to concerts, dance performances and opera at the San Diego Civic Theatre, one half mile away. Our hotel sits near I-5, less than two miles from the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park, and Little Italy. Start your day downtown with a continental breakfast. Stay fit during your stay in San Diego in our urban-inspired fitness center. Our downtown suites feature cool earth tones, a bathroom with granite countertops and a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave and stovetop. Choose between suites with two queen beds or a single king bed, including King Suites with an extra sofa bed. Stay in comfort at TownePlace Suites San Diego Downtown.
719 Ash St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619.677.1097
Conveniently located off I-5 and Route 163, our Baymont by Wyndham San Diego Downtown hotel provides easy access to the San Diego Convention Center, Petco Park for Padres baseball games, and Balboa Park attractions like the San Diego Zoo. We’re just blocks from San Diego City College, and family members of recruits at the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot are always welcome. Begin each day with a free breakfast that offers pancakes, juices, cereals, muffins, and more. Connect to free WiFi throughout our hotel to stream your favorite music, movies, and shows, or log in to a computer in our business center to get work done. Each non-smoking guest room features a flat-screen HDTV with cable, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and air-conditioning