The spice of life is knowing a city so well that you know where to shop for Christmas ornaments in July, antique pottery more than 100 years old or where to find the factory outlet stores. If you love to shop for the best for less, you'll love these stores.
Both private and commercial clients love this resource for luxury flooring needs. Wurts Carpet Outlet 8205 Ronson Rd. Ste. I, Kearny Mesa, (619-299-0300). http://www.wurtscarpetoutlet.com/, Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sundays by appointment only. This is San Diego’s best wholesale flooring store; Wurts Carpet Outlet offers the public the same products… Read more »
The new cool in factory outlet shopping at the San Diego International Border is the San Diego Outlets at the Border , which is the closest Factory Outlet Center to the Interstate 5 Freeway exit at 4463 Camino del la Plaza and Virginia Way in San Ysidro. The great appeal about this classy new outlet… Read more »
Ecopedicabs in San Ysidro (Bicycle Taxi) conveniently located along Camino de la Plaza and San Ysidro Blvd. (619-446-6876 or www.ecopedicabs.com), is giving transportation around San Ysidro a whole new meaning. Rides are $3.50 per person from 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Not only is the service inexpensive, but it is an efficient, fast and fun… Read more »
Festive Old Town comes alive at this new shopping and dining attraction in historic Old Town. Shop at the Beacon Artworks Gallery (619-823-6130) for colorful San Diego paintings. Sample San Diego’s best tasting wines at the Hacienda De Las Rosas’ tasting room (619-840-5579). Dine on the spacious patio at the Casa de Reyes Mexican Restaurant,… Read more »
A visit to the Temecula Wine Country isn’t complete without a stop at Up Your Alley, located just off the 15 in Old Town. With 2000 square feet of shopping bliss, almost every customer that enters the store declares it “my favorite boutique EVER.” Formerly of La Jolla Carlsbad and Del Mar, Up Your Alley’s… Read more »
Shop the Best Factory Outlet Centers in San Diego with Everyday Low Prices & Fabulous Coupons at the San Ysidro Border. These three major Outlet Centers in San Diego County, which offer the best selection with the widest array anywhere all sit side by side. Plus, there is still another outlet just across the street…. Read more »
Christmas decorations abound as City Lights is the largest collection of Department 56 collectibles in California. This is where shoppers will find an impressive 40,000 square foot showroom at City Lights (14). [foogallery id=”63550″] They have been in business since 1991, this year-round Christmas and collectibles emporium is a must see San Diego Attraction. It’s… Read more »
Grossmont Center is your one stop shop in La Mesa, offering a large variety of unique shops, restaurants, WalMart, Macy’s, Target and a Reading Cinemas 10-Plex. The award winning landscape with flowing fountains and outdoor seating throughout the mall creates a park-like setting. Grossmont Center is also pet-friendly. The center’s Information Booth offers directions to… Read more »
View Post The La Mesa Village is the historical center of La Mesa. Many of the surrounding buildings remain as they were in 1912 when the City of La Mesa was incorporated. La Mesa Boulevard features many one-of-a-kind retail shops, antique stores and great places to dine. La Mesa Village business owners place an emphasis… Read more »
Home Brew Mart has been serving brewers world-wide for 20 years now. From simple starter kits, to advanced all grain brewing systems, they have everything you need to brew the beer you want. Their extensive inventory includes a wide variety of ingredients and equipment and kegging supplies. They also have a friendly and knowledgeable staff… Read more »
Here on the West Coast, San Diego is considered by many to be THE hot spot for microbrews. It is here, that Mother Earth Brew Co. was born. Founded in 2008 by three passionate brewers, Mother Earth Brew Co. had one goal; to create distinguished, hand crafted beers that stimulate sensory conversation and a desire… Read more »
Carlsbad Village Faire (7) mall is a charming New England-style specialty mall, which is located one block west of downtown Carlsbad, and only two blocks from the ocean. Carlsbad Village Faire is also one block west of the center of the Village and features lots of little shops, boutiques, services and restaurants surrounding a spacious… Read more »
Shopping and dining take on a whole new perspective at the Del Mar Plaza, which is at the corner of Camino del Mar and 15th Street. Breathtaking ocean views and more than 30 fine shops, boutiques and restaurants combine for one of the best shopping experiences in San Diego.
Located at the corner of Fifth Avenue and K Street, Gaslamp Quarter . With 5,000 square feet of space, the Gaslamp Garage is San Diego’s biggest gift shop. As for souvenirs, if they don’t have it here, it probably doesn’t exist! You’ll also find all of the latest and greatest fashions from Quiksilver, Fox, Roxy,… Read more »
Andres Latin Market is next door to Andres Cuban Restaurant .This international market is very popular with diner who want to prepare Latin food at home. Andres Latin Market Andres Latin Market (619-275-6523), has been been providing San Diegans and visitors with the “hard to find” spices, food and non-food products from Argentina, Brazil, Peru,… Read more »
Shops at The Del, a unique San Diego shopping destination located at the Hotel del Coronado, offers an exquisite variety of shops and boutiques plus award-winning cuisine. Shops at The Del feature upscale women’s apparel including Karen Kane, Trina Turk and other name brands, men’s apparel including Tommy Bahama and Greg Norman, and kid’s apparel… Read more »
Enjoy 25 to 65 percent off everyday retail prices of name brand clothes at Carlsbad Premium Outlets. The center is ideally located 30 minutes north of downtown San Diego in the picturesque seaside community of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Premium Outlets is located off Interstate 5, between Palomar Airport Rd and Cannon Rd. – just 30 minutes… Read more »
Surf Diva Surf School and Boutique was established in 1996 by twin sisters Izzy and Coco Tihanyi. Today, through their hard work and vision, Surf Diva Surf School and Boutque is the number one surf school and beach wear boutique in San Diego. The Surf Diva Boutique has received the distinction of being the best… Read more »
Sweetwater Harley-Davidson (2) is an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer, so they are your number one source for genuine Harley-Davidson motorcycles, parts, accessories and Harley-Davidson MotorClothes and collectibles. The Sweetwater Harley-Davidon designer showroom is 43,000-sq. ft. in size. And their special Sweetwater Harley- Davidson designer showroom is an incredible 8,000-sq. ft. area with the largest selection of… Read more »
The Lake Elsinore Outlets are situated in the heart of the Inland Empire, conveniently located off Interstate 15. Forty minutes east of Orange County, twenty minutes north of the beautiful wine country that is Temecula and less than an hour north of inland San Diego. The Outlet Center offers favorite name brand stores at fabulous… Read more »
For the past 49 years, this Busalacchi family-owned restaurant has been a casual San Diego favorite. Dine inside or on the bayfront patio and enjoy the romantic marina view. Customers order food at the cashier’s window and pick it up at the take-out window. But customers don’t mind because the fresh seafood is so good…. Read more »
Kobey’s Swap Meet is the largest swap meet in San Diego County and one of the largest in the state. Kobey’s Swap Meet is an open-air swap meet that is held in the huge parking lot of the Valley View Casino Center, which is 3 football fields long. It was formerly known as the San… Read more »
Admission is free, plus if you mention their ad in the SAN DIEGAN and print this review, you’ll receive a free gift. Here you’ll find the The William B. Kolender San Diego County Sheriff’s Museum and Educational Center. The best part about this museum are the interactive exhibits. You can listen to live police calls, hop on a sheriff ’s motorcycle and turn on the sirens and lights.
Locals and visitors alike never tire of exploring San Diego’s faavorite antique district picturesquely located in the seaside community of Ocean Beach. The Ocean Beach Antique District encompasses the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Newport Avenue at Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in Ocean Beach. Most stores are open daily from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and are… Read more »
Just steps from the international border you’ll find a true outlet shopping mecca. It’s Las Americas Premium Outlets®, located at 4211 Camino de la Plaza (619- 934-8400), home to an incredible collection of 125 designer and name-brand outlet stores that offer something for everyone. This attractive outdoor center is part of the family of Premium… Read more »
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Bazaar Del Mundo offers a unique and beautiful shopping experience. Here in this open patio-style hacienda, complete with a fountain, festive flags and colorful flowers, is an incredible array of Latin American folk arts and crafts to beautify your home as well as very select gift items such as jewelry, fashion… Read more »
The striking architectural design of Coronado Ferry Landing is reminiscent of the famous Hotel del Coronado. It’s home to a sensational restaurant row made up of seven bayfront fine and casual dining including Peohe’s, Coronado’s premier waterfront restaurant, and Il Fornaio, serving exquisite gourmet Italian cuisine. If you like to dine and shop, this is… Read more »
As its name implies, you can get duty-free and tax-free savings on perfumes, cigarettes, liquor and more. A few of the name-brand items include Cartier, Yves St. Laurent, Guerlain, Oscar de la Renta, Dom Perignon, Seagrams, Johnnie Walker Red/Black, Chivas Regal as well as domestic and imported beers. All items purchased are for exportation into… Read more »
Located in the Heart of La Jolla, St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, this is not a gift shop you would expect to find in a church. The St. James Gift Shop is the perfect place to buy something for yourself or someone special. Yes, this spacious gift shop has an extensive array of religious gifts… Read more »
