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"At the weekend market in San Diego’s Little Italy, visitors browse vendors and bright flower stalls and can find artisanal and specialty items — for example, the author describes finding a luxurious tropical-scented tallow lotion candle there — making the market a go-to spot for meaningful souvenirs and small-batch goods to share from a trip." - Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta is a travel writer based in Southern California with a passion for embracing la dolce vita. She loves soaking up dreamy sunsets, wandering along new streets, and savoring delicious food and wine pairings. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I experienced the Little Italy Mercato as an expansive farmers market that spans six blocks on Saturdays (and three on Wednesdays), anchoring San Diego’s West Date Street with local vendors." - Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta Giovanna Caravetta is a travel writer based in Southern California with a passion for embracing la dolce vita. She loves soaking up dreamy sunsets, wandering along new streets, and savoring delicious food and wine pairings. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Over the past six months I've seen Barracruda be a regular vendor at the Little Italy farmers’ market as part of its full weekly schedule." - Candice Woo

"I've visited the Little Italy Mercato on Wednesdays and Saturdays and consistently find Flor & Seed set up there offering hot coffee, cold brew, and bags of roasted beans." - Mario A. Cortez

"I learned Maya’s Cookies launched commercially at the Little Italy Farmer’s Market in 2015, where Madsen sold out 800 cookies on her very first day of business." - Kelly Bone