Upcoming Events near La Pensione Hotel in San Diego, CaliforniaBusiness and leisure travelers alike will enjoy the convenient location of La Pensione Hotel, close to many exciting local events and activities. |
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Ongoing Local EventsSaturday Mercato (Farmers Market) |
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Eat, Shop and Enjoy at Little Italy Mercato The Little Italy Mercato is the city market for downtown San Diego residents and visitors with more than 70 booths lining Date Street from Kettner to Union offering farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items. |
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CERTFIED FARMERS MARKET fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheese and more from more than a dozen certified California producers on Date Street between India and State FOOD PURVEYORS fish, bread, sauces, olives, pasta, coffee, pastry and more FLOWERS and PLANTS orchids, fresh flowers, bedding plants DINING rotisseried chicken, crepes, paninis, smoothies, Italian ices, coffee drinks and local chefs' specialties to enjoy along with the LIVE MUSIC at the Mercato. At the top of the market from State Street to Union, check out the MercARTo artisans, crafts and specialty gifts, and PET PLACE Natural pet foods and accessories, custom collars, and doggie day care at the top of Date Street near Amici Park. For more information call 619.233.3769 or mercato@littleitalysd.com |
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The Little Italy Festival In October |
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The Little Italy Association and a small group of community members organized a festival that celebrated Italian culture not only in the entertainment provided onstage, but in the types of vendors permitted to display their wares along India Street. |
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San Diego Live EventsSan Diego Convention Center Located on the harbor in downtown San Diego, the San Diego Convention Center is the premier meeting and conference facility for the region.
San Diego Civic Theater San Diego Theatres is a 501(c)3 non-profit, public benefit corporation established to manage and operate publicly-owned performing arts theatres. We are responsible for the management, marketing, operations and maintenance of the San Diego Civic Theatre under the terms of an operating agreement with the City of San Diego. Additionally, San Diego Theatres has assumed the same responsibility for the historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp Quarter under the terms of a long-term lease with the City of San Diego's Redevelopment Agency.
Anthology (Live Music) In Little Italy Anthology is a dramatic showcase on every level; to entertain and impress with equal flair whether hosting an intimate dinner party for ten to 500 person corporate celebration. No matter how large the party, our renowned chefs meticulously oversee each dish of new American cuisine. The chic interior boasts cozy spaces for that private concert vibe or impressive, open spaces where the energy of food and music fully engage. The culinary accompaniment: Jazz, Blues, Soul, Latin, and Rock. The senses are engaged, the night memorable and the rumor is: whoever chose this place has exquisite taste. |
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San Diego Opera If you're new to opera, there's plenty here for you: if you know and love opera already, our educational offerings will give you a lot to think about and will most certainly broaden your knowledge (and love!) of San Diego Opera's 2010 International Season. |
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House of Blues-San Diego House of Blues San Diego opened in 2005 and is home to the famous Bead Wall – an entire wall covered in Mardi Gras beads from New Orleans. House of Blues San Diego also acknowledges its oceanic roots by paying homage La Siren and Agoue. In keeping with tradition, the House of Blues San Diego displays the "Crazy Quilt" and keeps a metal box of mud from the Delta Mississippi underneath its stage. |
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San Diego SportsQUALCOMM Stadium August 20, 1967: The San Diego Chargers played their first game in the newly completed San Diego Stadium. Formerly the Los Angeles Chargers, owner Barron Hilton had been convinced by local sports writer Jack Murphy to move the team from the LA Coliseum to San Diego. In 1984, the Stadium was expanded to nearly 61,000 seats and 50 suites were added at cost of $9.1 million. In 1997, the Stadium was expanded again when 10,500 seats, 34 suites, 4 Club Lounges, upgraded food service and two video boards were added. The total cost was $78 million, including a new practice facility for the Chargers.
The San Diego Chargers can trace their lineage to August 1959, when Barron Hilton met with representatives from five other cities to discuss a proposed football league, which later became known as the American Football League (AFL). The AFL began in 1960 with eight teams, including Hilton's Los Angeles Chargers, the Denver Broncos, Dallas Texans, Oakland Raiders, New York Titans, Houston Oilers, Buffalo Bills and the Boston Patriots. After moving to San Diego in 1961, the Chargers went on to play nine more years in the AFL. In all, the Bolts reached the AFL playoffs five times and the AFL Championship four times. The Chargers won the AFL Championship in 1963, defeating the Boston Patriots 51-10 before 30,127 fans at Balboa Stadium.
Situated at the hub of the region's transportation network directly accessible by both public and private means, guests have a number of choices for reaching and returning from PETCO Park. One of the increasingly clear favorites in 2008 was the Trolley, with over 12% of the total ballpark attendance of approximately 2.4 million fans choosing this option. For many, the Trolley remains the way to go as it provides safe and reliable service. For our fans traveling from the North County, the Coaster may be the most convenient option. |
