If you are looking for a great base of operations, close to the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and right by the heart of Little Italy, this is the place for you. We stayed for Thanksgiving and for Comic Con Special Edition, and it was ideal. The fire pit offered a nice retreat, and the yard was spacious and enjoyable. The County Center/Little Italy trolley stop is an easy 0.7 mile walk, easy for a quick trip to downtown on the trolley. Highly recommend!