Porto Vista lies just north of the heart of downtown San Diego in the citys most beloved neighborhood Little Italy. Hotel is 3 miles from San Diego International Airport and 1. 5 miles from the Port of San Diego. Porto Vista lies just north of the heart of downtown San Diego in the citys most beloved neighborhood Little Italy. Locals and visitors alike flock to this neighborhood to indulge in its authentic restaurants and craft breweries soak in some fine art and culture along the gallery-studded streets or just enjoy a romantic stroll through the Piazza della Famiglia a European-inspired pedestrian mall. Porto Vista lies just north of the heart of downtown San Diego in the citys most beloved neighborhood Little Italy. Locals and visitors alike flock to this neighborhood to indulge in its authentic restaurants and craft breweries soak in some fine art and culture along the gallery-studded streets or just enjoy a romantic stroll through the Piazza della Famiglia a European-inspired pedestrian mall. check in 4pm check out 11amPorto Vista Hotel lies just north of the heart of downtown San Diego in the heart of Little ItalyArtist Playground In Little Italy San Diego Porto Vista is an ever-changing canvas, featuring original murals and art installations throughout the entire hotel. Local and international artists-in-residencies give us a unique personality.