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Directions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> for a trolley route map.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DRIVING<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

From the North:<\/strong> 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 \u201cpark\/pay\/display\u201d boxes so if you do not see a meter be sure to check all around your vehicle for this box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the South:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Map It!<\/strong> Driving directions are available using any one of the many mobile navigation apps or web services, such as Google\/Apple maps, Waze etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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RIDE SERVICES<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

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:<\/span> 2008 India St., San Diego, CA 92101
South:<\/span> 1603 India St., San Diego, CA 92101<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PREFERRED Parking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Daily Parking<\/strong> – 2100 Kettner<\/strong>
Thanks to our friends at Parkwell parking, attendees can secure convenient 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Central – Piazza Della Famiglia<\/strong>
Underground parking structure with entrance located at 1730 Columbia Street <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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South End – County of San Diego Parking Structure<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PREFERRED HotelS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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401 West Ash St.<\/strong>
San Diego, CA 92101<\/strong>
619.546.9600<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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150 West Broadway<\/strong>
San Diego, CA 92101<\/strong>
619.234.9200<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experience The Sofia Hotel, a thoughtfully renovated historic boutique hotel offering modern comforts while preserving the character of its 1926 heritage. Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, The Sofia is convenient to Little Italy, the Gaslamp Quarter, the waterfront, USS Midway Museum and Convention Center. Guests can choose from a range of accommodations, from intimate European-style rooms to spacious studio suites, and enjoy access to the hotel\u2019s 24-hour fitness center and yoga studio. Smoke-free and pet-friendly, The Sofia is a proud member of Historic Hotels of America and is known for its warm, award-winning service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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950 Hotel Cir N,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Diego, CA 92108<\/strong>
619.298.0511<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a family-owned and operated hotel for more than 70 years, Handlery Hotel San Diego offers a level of personalized service and flexibility that sets us apart. Our dedicated team takes pride in building lasting relationships and tailoring each stay, meeting, and event to meet our guests’ unique needs. Featuring 217 comfortable guest rooms and more than 42,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor event space, we provide the perfect setting for everything from corporate meetings and conferences to social celebrations and group gatherings. Our commitment to genuine hospitality and personalized attention ensures every guest enjoys an authentic San Diego experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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150 West Broadway<\/strong>
San Diego, CA 92101<\/strong>
619.234.9200<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Porto Vista Hotel is a boutique-style hotel located in the heart of San Diego\u2019s vibrant Little Italy neighborhood, offering guests a convenient and comfortable place to experience the best of downtown San Diego. Surrounded by charming caf\u00e9s, acclaimed restaurants, local shops, and lively streets, the hotel puts guests within easy reach of many of the city\u2019s popular attractions. The property features comfortable accommodations with a contemporary feel, while its rooftop restaurant and lounge provide opportunities to relax and take in views of the surrounding city and bay. With its combination of neighborhood character, convenient location, and comfortable amenities, Porto Vista Hotel provides an inviting home base for visitors looking to explore San Diego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-450","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=450"}],"version-history":[{"count":76,"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/450\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2693,"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/450\/revisions\/2693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.artwalksandiego.org\/bellavita\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}