RELAXED SHOPPING & MARINA VIEWS! Seaport Village is so cozy and charming. Need to show someone…read morearound San Diego? Seaport! Want a quick coffee run and walk by the beach? Seaport! Looking for souvenirs and specialty shops? Seaport! Parking is also very affordable and available. I always park here whether I'm visiting a hotel, the park, or Seaport itself. It's a perfect spot for taking a breather and simply enjoying the day! My family and I took a family member who was visiting us for the day. We grabbed some ice cream at Ben & Jerry's, coffee at Spill the Beans, and took a ride on the San Diego seal (a hydro-terra) ride. Seaport Village is a central point in downtown SD. It's not just a tourist attraction, it's so much more. The heart of the marina in SD!

I like Seaport Village. Yes it's touristy, but it's set right along San Diego Bay, offers scenic…read morewaterfront walkways and an easy stroll to both downtown and the must see Maritime Museum of San Diego. It's a great spot to wander, people-watch, or just enjoy the ocean views. Food options range from waterfront restaurants to casual spots and quick bites. There's also a small pier area where fresh fish is cut on-site for locals--halibut, white seabass, yellowtail, rockfish and mahi-mahi which is sometimes referred to as dolphin or dolphin fish. The fish market is only open on Saturdays. There are benches and some grassy areas that are dog-friendly, there were many dog walkers during our visit. That said, it does come with trade-offs: * It can get very crowded * Food quality is hit or miss * Paid parking is tight and finding a space on the weekends can be difficult Bottom line: A worthwhile stop for the setting and atmosphere--just go in with the right expectations.

I always get asked where is the best place to buy San Diego souvenirs. Besides Old Town this is one…read moreof my favorite places to go. They have a little bit of everything here. Novelties, clothes, trinkets, sunglasses. A little of everything can be had here. The store itself is huge and lots of room to explore what you want. The best part about this place is they will ship your items to anywhere you want too! The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly. Don't forget to stop by or feel free to recommend this place to someone from out of town.

Was walking through Sandiego downtown and found this souvenir shop. It's a large shop with so many…read moredifferent soveniers and branded SD jerseys . Nice location .. right in the heart of the city . Of course parking is tough here .. lots of walking up and down the streets and they have some good collection of stuffs . Service could be better . Billing can be faster too. Many of the stuff here is expensive . If we had to get a soveniers u have to search a lot to get it with a fair price .. got a couple of soveniers - magnets , etc.. quality was good though. Good shop .. 3 stars ..

Needed a last minute outfit for an unexpected date one day and remembered seeing this place on a…read morewalk in my new neighborhood so I decided to check it out and now I'm hooked. It's relatively similar to what I've been to in other upscale areas, but the quality of the clothing is top notch, which makes it worth the price. They also seem to have some decent sales and a welcome offer online, with an option for shipping or pickup at one of their three locations. I appreciated how patient the associate was with me during my first trip (it was definitely over an hour and I left with four bags haha) but I was able to find the perfect date outfit and restock my closet post move and I have already been back again.

From the outside it was a very promising boutique with tons of creatures to be found. Once inside…read morefound mostly regular pieces that you can find at Ross, except 2 or 3 cool items with fruits painted on them. I was immediately greeted and the 2 girls I interacted with were super sweet. I just didn't find the excitement also in the way the clothing is displayed. Kudos though to be alive and selling in a harsh East Village.

Very tiny area by the library but pack full of super cute and original works. Very kawaii and…read morebookish.

International Bookstore Day is fun for all. In honor of…read morecelebrating another successful crawl for books, I give you another word find. This is for the Library Shop, one place we always stop on the annual event. A D A Y F O R S K O O B E N L Y A N H N T B E D T O O U L D O G W I O M G B U Y Z F D N U E Y O U E T O G A B B A G O T E E D O N T C N A V Y I P B A E A A E M G V T M R A Q A F F F C J E V L B UM O G I P D F I S X T O I N E B S E E I T O F F I C E W E G O E L O I T C T R I P C O I N S ACROSS: Why we attend? Who went with us? What do you collect after 5 visits over two days? A gift to place your _____ in. UP & DOWN: I describe this day as ___. Which book did I take a photo of that has been featured? What did we drink on the crawl? Enjoy an Independent Book Day in your city! - Ima Nerd #TheLibraryShop #IndependentBookstoreDay #Gifts #Books

5 stars for the very friendly service!!!…read more I was walking through the Gaslamp District and the $10 sale rack outside the front door caught my eye. The lady working there saw me going through the rack and said there were more sale items inside. She also suggested I try them on because some of the sizes might not be accurate. It's a good thing I did, she was right. I did ending up buying a shirt, great deal and great service here!!!

Fun place to explore.. great gifts !! Prices were really good.. found a lot of fun stuff to bring…read morehome.. great store!!!

It was somewhat nice and they have a decent selection but the prices are INSANE. They shouldn't be…read moreadvertising as a thrift because these are farrr from thrift prices.

I've been here many times throughout several years, sometimes it waa a hit or miss. Nothing bad in…read moretheir part, just got unlucky regarding sizing! They always have great stuff, a variety of clothing. Would recomend!

Fantastic selection for any occasion. High quality and style. Service is above and beyond…read moreexcellence. Very happy with the items selected for me and great price considering the pieces are imported from Milan.

Friday night gala at the Hyatt and upon arrival I realized I left my dress at home. Not enough time…read moreto battle traffic and return to hotel. Ran into this boutique at closing, but Rachelle helped me put together an outfit! The outfit was absolutely beautiful and worth the price and service! I was a mess, but Rachelle put me back together!!

We were staying downtown and stopped in Love & Aesthetics as we were walking by. The store has some…read morecute and unique items for sale an a very cute dog for petting. My husband found a couple bar soaps that smelled really nice. One was on sale for 50% off so a great deal! Service was very friendly and fast.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this hidden gem!!!! If you've got great taste…read moreor you're the type that has no clue what to buy someone, you've got to come check out this boutique in Little Italy!!! It's a destination by itself, but if you've got time, make a day of it by grabbing a gorgeous flower petal cake slice at the bakery next door, then walk around Little Italy (aka Restaurant Row) where you'll find lots of great choices for lunch & dinner. BUT FIRST SHOP -since hours are limited and you won't want to miss this shopping experience! You'll find lots of unique gifts, items to decorate your home, and even jewelry & scents that anyone would love to receive! I had way too much fun looking at every single thing in the store. If I could, I'd take it all. If you want a gift, invite me to your next party cuz I'm just dying to shop here again! On your way in, tell Sean I sent you! He's not only the owner, he's also the creative genius behind everything you see. So if you're looking for something special and don't see it, I'd check with him to see if he can order it. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES SUPPORT LOCAL

CANDY FOR ALL (3.75 stars)…read more All kinds of candy. Oldskool candy, newskool candy, and freaky-deaky candy. When there is a popular event happening downtown... okay; maybe that once a year event happening downtown (ComicCon) this place was packed with people for some reason even though there was nothing "ComicCon" about it. Maybe it's not the usual bar or restaurant in Gaslamp that intrigued people to come in. I went in because I simply love candy and wanted to see what they have. To my surprise... they had "a variety"... will leave that up to your imagination.

This Comic-con pop up had EVERYTHING you needed to reload on sugar! It was a small version of what…read moreyou find in the "It's Sugar" mall locations. I was happy to see this business represented at Comic-con on 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp. They nailed their mission, great!

The Headquarters at Seaport is a historical landmark in downtown San Diego. It was the old police…read moreheadquarters back in the day. You can check it out as well. It is now with restaurants, boutiques, and event spaces. It has a courtyard with seating. We've eaten at the Cheesecake Factory and Puesto's, and Eddie V's. It's nice to sit at the courtyard after a long walk. People watching is also entertaining.

When we first moved to San Diego two decades ago, The Headquarters was literally an abandoned…read morepolice station -- actually, San Diego's Police Headquarters, Jail & Courts 1939-1987. Today, thanks to preservation and a significant renovation completed in 2013, The Headquarters is an open-air shopping center with restaurant and retail spaces surrounding an interior courtyard. We have dined here at three of the restaurants over the last decade and enjoyed some quiet time in the courtyard. It's one of our favorite places to meet friends and bring visitors. The Headquarters is an easy walk from the hotels in the waterfront area. Convention Center and Petco Park are also walkable. The Metro Green Line Seaport Village stop is also a short walk away -- BTW the Trolley is our favorite way to get here. Oh, before I forget. There's a hidden gem here: a free, mini-museum with artifacts from the old police station, including eight original jail cells, and a wall of mug shots. Check it out, and step back into a slice of San Diego history