Our Mission

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Little Italy of Los Angeles is a central gathering spot to highlight the lives, language, culture, and stories of Italians & Italian-Americans in Los Angeles.

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Residents and visitors alike are welcome to experience the rich and lively Italian culture through hospitality, shopping and cultural events. Nestled right in the epicenter of the last remaining ethnic enclave of Italian Americans in Los Angeles, San Pedro has over a century of Italian history embedded into its roots.The new downtown district is an innovative partnership among the Los Angeles Little Italy Association.

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Our History

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Over 310,000 people of Italian descent call Los Angeles home, yet there has been no central gathering place to honor their essential role in our cities founding. Until now. Little Italy of Los Angeles is to reside in the downtown district of San Pedro, this waterfront community is home to the largest remaining enclave of Italian Americans in Los Angeles with a history that dates back to over a century.

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