Shopping venues in San Diego are as diverse as the County’s tropical microclimates. Mall shopping typically encompasses a broader entertainment experience allowing you to shop a little, eat a little, catch a movie or stumble upon a special event. Outlets offer bargain hunters brand name fashions, accessories and décor. Boutique shopping lets you hop in and out of small, independent stores with a selection of unique, handmade or hard to find treasures. Antique stores range from high end imports to local salvage. Visit Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach for shops that are distinctly San Diego.

Fashion Valley Mall: Bi-level outdoor mall with upscale department stores and electronics, AMC multi-plex, trendy eateries and food court.

Westfield Horton Plaza: Multi-level outdoor shopping in an Italian Villa-esque setting that lets you explore without the feeling of being in a mall. Upscale brand names to budget bulk and everything in between.

Westfield UTC: Single level outdoor mall with large indoor food court and ice skating rink. Brand name shops and a few specialty boutiques. Movies theatres and nice open layout for comfortable window shopping at a casual pace.

Westfield Mission Valley: Outdoor mall with department stores, off-price outlets including Nordstrom Rack and Loehmann's, sit down restaurants and a small food court. Giant AMC movie-plex and Inflatable World offer entertainment for families.

Westfield North County: One of the County’s few indoor malls with large department stores, small food court and two popular sit down restaurants.

Otay Ranch Town Center: Lifestyle mall set along a main street with distinct neighborhoods of shops and eateries. Large entertainment court, good dining and high quality shops with fresh labels.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets: 90 off-price stores at the base of North County’s Flower Fields. Well known outlet names and a few exciting rarities including Barney’s New York.

Las Americas: San Diego’s newest outlet center with Latin themed architecture, big name designers, electronics, games and duty free shops.

Viejas Outlet Center: Well designed outlet center with meandering walkways and gardens. Shops, eateries and lots of seasonal entertainment including water shows, Power of Nightfire and Legend of the Ice Princess.

La Jolla Village: La Jolla Village is the epitome of world class shopping. One of a kind fine jewelry, handbags, shoes and art pieces rival any European promenade. The setting is idyllic Mediterranean and the ambience is international chic.

Gaslamp: The Gaslamp Quarter has a high paced, thriving vibe and the shopping reflects that same mood. You will find wonderful keepsakes from traditional décor to urban artifacts.

Del Mar Plaza: Flowing fountains and rich architecture is the backdrop for this marketplace. Shop for a new handbag, peruse heirloom jewelry or find the perfect bathing suit for enjoying San Diego’s beaches.

Ray Street: Join the Ray at Night Art Walk, an open house of galleries along North Park’s hipper side. Underwritten by area businesses, this monthly festival features up and coming artists in all disciplines, live performers and free food and beverage along the way.

Adams Avenue: San Diego’s antique row is located on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights. With great food, street fairs and festivals, this is a fun place to shop for furniture, collectibles and curios of all kinds.

Little Italy: Overlooking the San Diego Bay, Little Italy is a series of quaint streets filled with cozy storefronts, boutiques, art galleries and antiques. Shop and dine your way through this neighborhood’s outdoor bistros, wine bars and gift shops.