San Diego Shopping
From the Mexican border north to Carlsbad, and eastward to Alpine, Greater San Diego provides multifaceted coastal shopping options. Hotel del Coronado, built in 1888 on what’s now Orange Avenue, features Shops at The Del as a mall alternative, with more than 20 boutiques for apparel, jewelry, toys, home accents, and spa products. Seaport Village, a landmark in waterfront shopping and dining with an 1890’s carousel, features more than 50 specialty shops, galleries, a quartet of bay-view restaurants including Edgewater Grill and the San Diego Pier Café, and other casual eateries. Downtown’s historic Gaslamp Quarter’s brick walkways and Victorian-style lamps lead to an eclectic blend of shopping, eateries and entertainment. Downtown’s Horton Plaza, with seven levels covering six blocks serves as another hotspot for good times, features 130 specialty shops, restaurants, and theaters.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets, 30 miles north of downtown, features more than 90 upscale designer and manufacturer outlets including Adidas, Coach, and Polo Ralph Lauren. Fashion Valley on Friars Road, anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, Robinsons-May, JCPenney, and the area’s only Neiman Marcus, features more than 220 stores and restaurants including Tiffany & Co., M.A.C. Cosmetics, and The Cheesecake Factory. Stretching out over 27 acres, Viejas Outlet Center showcases more than 50 favorite brand names stores including Jones New York, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Gap. Near the border and as the largest fashion outlet center in Greater San Diego, with California’s only Neiman Marcus Last Call, The Shops at Las Americas features more than 125 stores and eateries.
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San Diego Shops by Type
Said by Readers...
“No Website”Non-Member, Reader - “I always buy everything online and have it shipped to me even sometimes my groceries. The problem with this store they d…”
Said about: Champs Sports
“Poor Customer Service from Seaport Cookie Co.”"Sandra", Temecula - “Well, can't say if cookies were good or bad. The 2 employees (which, I am not sure we can classify as "ladies"…”
Said about: Seaport Cookie Co.
“Rancid Macadamia Nuts”"Chris", Vancouver - “Our office received a box of assorted chocolates from your company. The macadamia nuts in the chocolate were bitter, ra…”
Said about: The Company of Nuts and Candy
“Barnes And Noble”Member, Kerrie, Chula Vista - “I love the size of this store!! Not as many chairs to hunker down in as Borders but just as many selections. …”
Said about: Barnes & Noble Booksellers
“I Love This Place!!!”"Patrick", Imperial Beach - “This place is the best. The associates are really friendly and helpful! I was really impressed with their window…”
Said about: Bed, Bath & Beyond
Events At San Diego Malls
| Seaport Village Spring Busker Festival Sword swallowers, jugglers, acrobats, comedians, musicians and more are sharpening their anything bu… Festivals Seaport Village (Embarcadero Marina Park) | Sat 4/10/10 Sun 4/11/10 |
| Surfin' Santa's Arrival and Holiday Celebration Kids and adults will greet San Diego's board short-wearing Surfing Santa with a lively parade after … Kid's - Children's Activities Seaport Village (Embarcadero Marina Park) | Sat 4/10/10 |
| Rhythm and Vine Music, Wine, and Food Festival featuring over 60 world-class wineries, spirits and breweries; 35 res… Festival - Wine Tasting Westfield North County Shopping Center 858-578-9463 | Sat 4/17/10 |
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