Celebrating The Female-Owned Businesses In Little Italy During Women’s History Month

As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, the Little Italy Association is highlighting some of the incredible female-owned businesses in Little Italy.

These businesses are not only female-owned, but many feature female-made jewelry, art, fashion and more!

Vocabulary Boutique

Calling Little Italy home since 2009, Vocabulary Boutique offers a plethora of apparel for both women and men. This month, owner Cecilia Sterling, is hosting a trunk show on Instagram Live to showcase another female-owned brand, Beauté Nouveau. A skincare brand made of quality ingredients, Beauté Nouveau’s products are available at Vocabulary. Some of Cecelia’s favorites picks are the Butter Balm, Sugar Balm and the Facial Started Kit.

Stroll Boutique

In Little Italy since 2014, Stroll Boutique is owned by Katie McCarthy. Stroll Boutique is where boho-chic meets the city streets and is now celebrating the opening if their new shop Stroll Home, located directly behind Stroll Boutique. As women love supporting women, Stroll Home now carries artist Sarah Stieber’s new Superpower Jewelry Collection.

Stefanie Bales Fine Art Celebrates 1st Year Anniversary

Stefanie Bales Fine Art

Located in the heart of Little Italy, Stefanie Bales opened the doors of her fine art store in 2019. Home to multiple mediums of contemporary fine art, most of Stefanie’s most recent work is mainly inspired by the coastal topographies of Southern California.

Infinite Yoga

Part of Little Italy since 2014, Infinite Yoga brings the powerful and classic form of yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, through their classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings.

Theory Hair Studio

In Little Italy since 2011, Theory Hair Studio is a L’Oreal Professional concept salon specializing in hair extensions, lash extension and makeup and is owned and operated by Uyen Tran.

Little Italy Mercato

Bringing over 85 vendors each Saturday to Little Italy since 2008, the Little Italy Mercato has become a staple to the community. Catt Fields White, in partnership with the Little Italy Association, brings a selection of fresh food with a European flare including farm produce, artisan foods, meat and eggs, plus cute crafts and a variety of plants perfect for your home!

Additional female-owned business in Little Italy include Be Boutique, Often Wander, Rosamariposa, Valmare Boutique, Bluza Boutique, Crema Boutique, Verde, Adelman Fine Art, and Extraordinary Desserts.

Be sure to stop in and show them your support!

See you there….and stay healthy, San Diego!

Share This Post
The Latest
OluKai La Jolla
Visit the OluKai La Jolla location for premium footwear and a unique design that embodies the spirit of both Hawaii and California.
Pacific Records Festival
Mark your calendar for the Pacific Records Festival! Experience great music and stunning views at Kate Sessions Park this July.
Insomniac's Into the Horizon Festival crowd at Waterfront Park San Diego
Insomniac’s Into the Horizon Festival is coming to Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego for a two-day electronic music event on the city’s most iconic...
Andaz San Diego june lineup
If you’re looking for a reason to get up to the Andaz San Diego rooftop this month, the calendar is doing a lot of the...
Ziggy Marley performing live on the Brightside Tour 2026 in San Diego
Ziggy Marley is bringing his Brightside Tour to San Diego for a night of live reggae at one of the city’s best outdoor venues. Supporting...
Temecula Wine country
Explore the Temecula Valley Wine Country summer lineup featuring live music, poolside cocktails, and new tasting experiences.
Recently Featured Restaurants
Little Italy is getting a new coffee spot this summer, and it’s coming from one of the neighborhood’s most respected kitchens. Cloak & Petal –...
Downtown San Diego is getting exactly the kind of neighborhood spot it deserves. Pear Plum is an all-day café, specialty coffee shop, and wine bar...
Something genuinely intriguing opened along the 101 in Encinitas, and it’s not giving much away. Anigma is a new hidden cocktail bar from the owners...
À L’ouest San Diego
TRUST Restaurant Group just opened À L’ouest, their 13th restaurant and most ambitious project to date, on the prominent corner of 30th and University in...
Bacari, the family-owned Mediterranean small plates restaurant, just opened its doors in North Park, and it’s taking over the beloved two-story building at 30th and...
Grand Restaurant Group (Bellamy’s, Nick & G’s, Cork & Knife, DiCicco’s) just opened NOMADA in Carlsbad, and if you’ve been following Chef Alex Carballo’s work...