Every time that my wife and I travel to San Diego, somehow we always find our way to the Carlsbad…read morePremium Outlets. Sometimes I will just be the two of us, and sometimes a larger group. Stopping by the Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a fun outing for anyone looking to shop a nice set of outlet stores in Carlsbad where the weather is typically lovely outside. There are plenty of stores along with some food options. There are some name brand stores and some stores not tied to name brands. There are deals regularly, especially around times like Black Friday and before and after any holiday. I often take a book and read it outside in a comfortable chair (hopefully out of the sun) while waiting for her to shop. When we went with her parents once, I sat with my father-in-law outside and we eventually stopped by Starbucks for a beverage. There are more than 85 stores and restaurants at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets. My wife's favorite is the Ann Taylor Factory Store. There is also a Coach Outlet, Gap Factory, Michael Kors Outlet, and so much more. Some of the restaurant options include a Blaze Pizza, Starbucks (of course!), Jersey Mike's, Ruby's Diner, Rubio's Coastal Grill, Wetzel's Pretzels, Tea Monks, Panda Express, Oasis Tacos, Mot'to Japanese Grill, and Haagen Dazs. There are other restaurants a short drive from the Outlets if more sit-down restaurants are desired. There are plenty of sales, discounts, and deals. Each day, different sales are listed on their website at https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/carlsbad/deals. There are also military, teacher, and student discounts (all published on their website). Be prepared to share IDs accordingly when taking advantage of the discounts. There is also a free Elite Rewards membership, which you can find out more about at https://plus.simon.com. Each store has its own hours though the general hours at 10 AM to 7 PM from Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 7 PM on Sunday. Other amenities of the Carlsbad Premium Outlets include accessible parking, ATMs, a baby changing station, bike racks, drinking fountains, EV charging stations, family restrooms, nursing mother's lounge, public restrooms. strollers, wheelchairs, and so much more. You can read more about the Carlsbad Premium Outlets at https://www.premiumoutlets.com.

Was hoping for an Old Navy or Lane Bryant store. The toilet…read morepaper in the restrooms is awful! The public beaches have better toilet paper! This is not even 1/2 ply!

This outdoor shopping center is very well maintained and groomed. You will find upscale brands like…read moreJohnny Was, Lululemon, Yeti, Alo, and Madewell and so on. There is also a Jimbo's grocery store and several different restaurants. Henry's and Parakeet Cafe are the newer additions to the existing lineup. The Forum hosts community events on major holidays as well as free workout events on the weekends. I recently went to their Art and Walk walkaround event and loved it, there were food samples from the participating restaurants, wine tasting and live music. Overall great vibes and fantastic event. I enjoy coming here for a coffee, shopping or a bite to eat.

The forum is a nice outdoor Mall with a relaxing vibe. It has a mix of high-end retail shops such…read moreas Johnny Was and regular atores such as ULTA and Urban Outfitters. The upstairs section does not have any retail shops but several spas, a nail salon, an urgent care, optometrist, dentistry, orthodontist, and a Yoga place. The Forum also has Apple store, several restaurants, SusieCakes, McConnell's ice cream shop and more. There are ample parking spots everywhere around the Forum. I enjoyed walking around while I did some shopping

Good store to visit for some discounted Jike products. The store is a bit smaller than the one in…read moreSan Clemente. Decent selections, but it was busy when we visited so over all traffic was high and so I didn't get to shop here as much as I would liked.

One star. Walk into…read morethe Nike Factory Store expecting outlet deals, not a scavenger hunt with fine print. Big bold signs screaming "30% OFF," racks full of mixed items, and then you find out the discount only applies to a small print "fleece only". Meanwhile, similar-looking activewear is sitting right there in the same rack like it belongs. I'll own my part, I didn't see the "fleece only" note. That's on me. But when you've got 20+ pieces of non-sale items sitting in the middle of a rack clearly marked for a discount, that's just bad practice. Feels less like shopping and more like a setup. First asked for clarification about how discounts work. Then a price check. After the sale I walked over to confirm sign. Someone asked me "can J help you", I Asked if this is how they normally do things? And got a casual "yeah" and a shrug. No effort to make it right, no attempt to meet halfway. Just a quick apology and move on. I've worked customer service. If something ends up on a sale rack, you own it. You fix it. Or at least try. This just felt like bait and switch with zero accountability.

Pretty decent mall on the border of O'side and Carlsbad. It's got a decent selection of stores but…read moreI wouldn't call it "high end" - but, for me, that's a good thing. Doesn't seem like it gets crowded very often but, then again, malls ain't what they used to be (I've been here a few times now). This mall has some cool stores and, interestingly, a section at the back end of the mall for collectibles and such...almost like a mini Frank and Sons (IYKYK). For the stores I've visited, my interactions were largely positive - friendly, helpful staff. Some stores are more expensive than others but it depends on what you're looking for and how much you're willing to spend. Remember - it's a mall. Would definitely return to check out some movies, for sure the comic store and collectible section at the back end of the mall on second floor.

I ended up stopping by the Shoppes at Carlsbad while trying to find the Luna Grill restaurant in…read moreCarlsbad. My family and I were staying at Legoland, and one evening, we decided to eat at Luna Grill. We couldn't find the entrance to the restaurant, but the directions kept providing the location at The Shoppes at Carlsbad. We ended up parking, and exploring some of the stores inside, until we found out the restaurant was located on the opposite side of the main entrance and you go inside the restaurant outside of the mall. While exploring inside the mall though, it did have a lot of stores and entertainment available. It was nice that it was indoors and there looked to be a lot of other dining options available! There was plenty of parking spots too! If you're visiting Legoland theme park, and staying a few days, I'd recommend stopping by this mall. It was nice to take a break from the theme park and you can get a chance to go shopping!

The Kate Spade shop was really nice and well stocked with a seriously posh vibe. Very Handbag-ish…read moreif you are in the market., but the shopper was not interested and is still shopping for the perfect gift

This Kate Spade has a nice variety of purses and accessories. I stopped in to see if I could find a…read moregift for my son's friend and they had a lot of great items and pretty good deals. I am not sure how things are discounted but of course the one item I wanted for myself was not an additional discount and since I was looking for gifts I passed it by. The store is nice, bright and open and everything is very organized. The staff was ok. I did notice them greeting people as they came in but for some reason were not when we walked in. Sometimes even just a smile as you walk in is enough for me but nothing this time. We were also asked who was helping us when we made our purchases and I had said no one. I knew what I was looking for so it was ok but it seemed like the sales team was hyper focused on certain people in the store (which I did not see what they were purchasing). Overall we got what we walked in for and that was what matter.

Update since my last review over two years ago…read more.. I was eyeing a Tumi backpack off their website - but the fact that it wasn't available at the Tumi nearby me (at South Coast Plaza) made me a bit iffy. When buying backpacks/luggage, I like to be able to see and feel the quality, size it up, look at all the different compartments, etc. Since Orange County didn't have a Tumi outlet store - I remembered this one in Carlsbad where I had bought my wallet a few years ago. While they didn't have the exact model I wanted off their website (Alpha Bravo Davis) - I settled on the Parrish 16" backpack after browsing their vast selection here. Dassa (sp?) was totally awesome and provided attentive, personalized service. When I had zeroed in on the Parrish and was looking it over - she suggested removing the interior "paper puffs" that came with the backpack to help it stand up. She explained that this would allow me to really see the true dimensions of the pack, and explore all the different compartments - very thoughtful suggestion! When I decided to get the pack, I asked for a non-display model, and Dassa happily obliged. Dassa was also able to get my pack monogrammed - and while there was a palette of different colors to choose from - she helped narrow it down to two colors that she felt would look best, considering my pack's black/gray/blue blend of colors. Totally appreciative of that - since I would've otherwise spent much more time making that decision. Finally, I'm happy that I landed an amazing deal on this backpack - it was half off its full retail price. It ended up costing less than the model that I had originally wanted off the Tumi website. Monogramming the nameplate was complimentary. Great price for a brand known worldwide for its quality, style, function. Thanks, Dassa for taking such great care of me!

I was in the store on December 27 with my husband to look for a backpack and luggage. We were so…read morehappy with our experience that day during a busy weekend. Ms. Chen was fabulous and guided us through every step until we found the perfect package! She was professional , friendly and knowledgeable about the products in details. Red on black vs gun metal gray monogram was a hard decision lol. We felt taken care of! Thank you Ms. Chen! Happy New Year!

Going into the Tory Burch store makes me feel so nostalgic, after a girls trip to Palm Springs my…read morefriends and I went to the outlets to have some retail therapy. My friend Cheryl really wanted to go to Tory Burch to get a pair of sneakers and I was there with her. The store is really well organized and so clean, our associate was Miranda. She was really personable and helpful and found the shoes my friend had been wanting, seriously the sneakers she got were around $100 which is a great deal. If you're going to come to this outlet and going into Tory Burch ask for Miranda she was so sweet.

I just went to a Tory Burch outlet in Carlsbad area and it was such an unpleasant experience. what?…read morefive people surrounded me asking every 15 seconds if I'm OK like that's so fucking annoying of course I'm not gonna buy there anything can they chill out a bit??? because I think it's my last time I went there.

Can find good values but not the big discounts like there used to be years ago. But it's nice to…read morehave a Nordies close by without having to drive too far. Several clerks at the register who were helpful. Gets busy on the weekend best to come during the week or later in the evening around dinner time on the weekend. Store is laid out by designer so it can take longer to give stuff if you're not into labels.

Nordstrom Rack is always a good idea! There's plenty of parking, which makes it super convenient,…read moreand the staff inside are all helpful and friendly. The checkout lines move quickly, so it's an easy, stress-free shopping trip. They always have a great selection of styles, from casual to dressy, so it is easy to find something that fits exactly what I'm looking for. Plus, the deals are hard to beat, and I often end up discovering something I didn't even know I needed. I also love that it's easy to make returns here from Nordstrom.com, with a free in-store return for eligible items (some exceptions), which is especially convenient now that the Nordstrom in Escondido is closed. I frequent this location because it's accessible, well-organized, and I always leave happy with my purchases. It's one of my favorite spots for both browsing and snagging great finds. I'll definitely keep coming back! It's free to join the Nordy Club, no points at Rack, but you get seasonal discounts, a birthday perk, 5% off with a Nordstrom card, plus bonus coupons and early sale access. The early access is a game changer!

Store has definitely upped its sales and stock. On the day I stopped by nearly every item was on…read moresale. If you are military they offer another 10 percent off your items. Overall, I found a pair of shoes and higher end joggers for a great price. Because a certain amount was spent they threw in a free large UA bag for free to take home, a $40 value. Can't beat that!

Our go-to place to buy workout clothes. Great deals right now for the Holiday. We got 50% off most…read moreof our stuff. Online has similar sales but better inventory stock at this store. I'm a big fan of their workout shorts. They are pretty heavy duty, have deep pockets (for phone/wallet) and comfortable. My wife also gets most of her gear here too (shorts and athletic sports bras). Sign up for Rewards program. I usually accumulate enough points for $5-10 off each visit. Service is always friendly and lots of staff around to help.

We came here for a quick walk after celebrating a BIRTHDAY LUNCH next door at Shabuworks! And…read moreunexpectedly, we also had to use the RESTROOMS which were pretty clean by the way... After using the restrooms, we started BROWSING. The walkways were a bit narrow so if you see incoming traffic by pedestrians you will have to squeeze by each other quite UNCOMFORTABLY!... SERVICE: There's no greeting and I didn't see any staff in sight except at the cashier. It looks like everyone is focused on getting the job done and DONE on out of here! SELECTIONS: 5/10 I was shocked to see sofas that are slightly damaged and/or have STAINS on them still going for almost $1,000! And that is a RED FLAG for get the hell out of here! Now I know why it's called CRATE and BARREL OUTLET!... Because LET us get on OUT of here!!!!!!!!

This place is a great place for get larger furniture, such as couches and tables for a discounted…read moreprice. It's a warehouse atmosphere with large furniture items that are not sellable at full price. Items are sold AS IS and there are multiples sales here and there. It's worth checking out and I love coming here when I am in the area. Customer service has been great in my opinion. If you're looking for a particularly pricey item is a good place to shop. The smaller kitchen items though aren't as much at a discount and frankly many of the smaller items are at regular price which is disappointing. Great for larger pricey pieces, not worth it for other kitchenware and home decor.