Shopping Malls

Horton Plaza Mall

119 Horton Plaza • San Diego • (619) 544-9847

Known for its unique and artistic architecture, Horton Plaza recently installed another piece of public art, a mural inspired by an exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Although it’s located in the heart of the Gaslamp, guests don’t have to worry about feeding the meter. Parking is free for up to three hours with validation, allowing visitors plenty of time to browse more than 130 stores and even check out surrounding restaurants and bars. In the winter, visitors can look forward to an outdoor ice skating rink.

Westfield Mission Valley Mall

1640 Camino del Rio North • San Diego • (619) 296-6375

Unique to other Westfield malls in San Diego, Mission Valley is home to stores like Nordstrom Rack and Loehmann’s. For those looking for amazing steals, it can best be found at Mission Valley’s stores. It also features summer concerts and an IMAX AMC theatre, which often hosts pre-screenings and promotional events.

Westfield UTC Mall

4545 La Jolla Village Dr • La Jolla • (858) 453-2930

UTC offers one of the only year-round indoor ice skating rinks in San Diego. Parents can even drop off their children for a daytime ice skating lesson while they browse more than 120 boutiques. This outdoor mall boasts innovative décor and is only a short drive away from La Jolla Shores.

North County Fair Mall

272 East Via Rancho Parkway • Escondido • (760) 489-0631

One of San Diego’s only indoor shopping centers, this three-story mall features some of the most popular stores. The corridors are lined with kiosks and the cool air-conditioned atmosphere is a refreshing relief during the summer heat. North County is also a short drive from Safari Park.

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Fashion Valley Mall

7007 Friars Rd • San Diego • (619) 688-9113

Filled with 200 stores and restaurants, this upscale outdoor shopping center attracts thousands of locals and tourists alike. This Simon Mall features luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Henri Bendel and Coach. In addition to a vast collection of stores, visitors can also enjoy elegant meals at restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory and PF Chang’s, and unwind with a feature film at AMC Theatre.

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