Among the many things to do in Little Italy, San Diego, going on a shopping spree always ranks high in every must-do list. Shops in this neighborhood come in so many forms and configurations, just planning a tour of each one already feels like an adventure.
If you’re wondering where to take your money, try one of these outstanding stops:
Little Italy Mercato
Along W. Date Street from Kettner Boulevard to Front Street
Saturday mornings are always highly anticipated in Little Italy because of this European-style farmer’s market. Held all year round along a five-block stretch, the Mercato presents an astonishing selection of fresh local produce, various food items, flowers, handmade crafts, and more.
The Bungalow Store
2317 India Street
Sprucing up your Little Italy condo? Find quality furniture, light fixtures, and eclectic works of art in this Spanish and Mexicana-inspired antique shop. Even if you’re not particular about antiques and vintage items, the place is worth visiting even if only to marvel at its eye-catching inventory.
Love & Aesthetics
621 West Fir Street
This Goth-inspired store offers an eclectic mix of home décor, jewelry, fragrances, tableware, and a variety of gift items – all distinctively quirky. Here, romance comes in the anatomically accurate shape of the human heart instead of the usual cartoony form we’re all accustomed to.
Verde
1742 India Street
Both fashion-forward and socially aware, this boutique offers a unique retail experience with a stylish selection of accessories, handbags, scarves, and all sorts of trinkets. From premium silver jewelry to intricate evil-eye amulets, there’s something for every taste here.
Architectural Salvage
2401 Kettner Boulevard
This gem located in the revered Kettner Art and District presents an ever-changing inventory of unique home décor. Architectural Salvage is a haven for homeowners with a taste for everything vintage – from exquisitely engraved doorknobs to breathtaking stained glass windows, and everything in between.
James Coffee Co.
2355 India Street
This emerging San Diego favorite offers more than just outstanding artisan roasted coffee. You can also score great finds like quality coffee-making equipment, premium eyewear, beauty and skincare products, men’s accessories from ZB Savoy, bike gear from Brotures, and more.
Stroll
2350 India Street
This boutique is an excellent stop for personal or gift shopping. Testament to this is its outstanding collection of women’s fashion and accessories. The selection is updated regularly to keep you at the forefront of the latest trends. It also features a lot of handmade items that allow you to “wear” your local pride.
Melero Boutique & Gallery
750 West Fir Street
If being both an art gallery and boutique store isn’t impressive enough, Melero is also housed within a historic home that dates all the way back to 1888. Simply stepping into the shop is an experience, but wait until its fine selection of American and European designer apparel and accessories catches your fancy.
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