I only have two malls i consistently go in San Diego, the Fashion Valley Mall and the UTC Mall…read more However, UTC mall is more of a leisure... to walk around and kill time, for my son to play at the playground, for the festivities on the holiday season especially Xmas, to have family fun dates and good food experiences at nearby restaurants and the mall I always go to every time I have issues with my Apple iPhone and techs. The fashion Valley Mall tho, is my main mall. This is the mall where I actually do most of my shopping. We watch movies at the AMC theater when we have extra time and get food at the cafeteria/food court area after hours of walking. My son never misses going inside the Laderach to get a free taste, the best chocolate there is. We love going to this mall, especially with my son now being a teenager, we would most likely be doing lots of our shopping activities here especially at his favorite boutiques, like the zumies, Hollister, Rayban, and plenty others I do not recall.... We also love going to The escape room where the mall is. My favorite is the Nordstrom Rack! ;) The holidays tho could get really packed and busy but there's alot of nice things to see and lots of good deals to look forward to.

Hello May!! Came to…read moreFashion Valley on what must've been an off Sunday because...where was everybody? I hadn't been here in years, fully prepared to fight for parking, but jokes on me. Endless spots to park! That's a first! Are malls dead now? How are stores surviving? Anywhoo, I still spent more than planned. Damn you, Sephora! Pros: *Surprisingly easy parking (a rare mall miracle) *Huge mix of stores from bougie to budget - Louis Vuitton, Coach, Hollister, Macy's, Nordstrom's, Neiman Marcus, H&M, Zara, and Gucci to name a few *Open-air vibe with palm trees; very San Diego aesthetic with a tropical feel; complete with fountains and artistic landscaping *Solid food options with a food court, cafes, and kiosks, Cheesecake Factory, Seasons 52, and my fav, True Food Kitchen *Clean and well-maintained and easy to wander around *There's a lot of variety here to keep you entertained *They have seasonal events that is a nice addition to shopping Cons: *Felt oddly empty for a Sunday..kinda eerie but it may be an introvert paradise *Dangerous for your wallet (you will overspend) *Some stores seem like they're hanging on by a thread *Malls just don't hit like they used to despite the pros- mainly because everything has gone up! Shopping isn't as enjoyable when things cost an arm and a leg. Overall: 3.5 Stars - Still one of the nicer malls around if you're in the mood to stroll, shop, and accidentally blow your budget (Guilty!). Would I come back? Only if my bank account approves!

I was here last night. I drove to San Diego on a business trip. I stopped by here to charge my…read moreTesla and for 45 mins I walked around at night so Prada was closed but they gave every designer store here and it's so cute and it's mixed in with normal stores too! This must be the spot!

This place is a great place to plan a day date with your girlfriends, or a business lunch…read more The open-air flea market and Spanish decor takes you to a different time. The water features are great place to rest and relax. There are plenty of commercial shops as well as Boutique shops for all of your services including Trader Joe's. Parking is not a pain. Liberty Square Market a great way to spend your afternoon.

The selection is very limited and high in price It was so…read morebizarre the way they had everything laid out. It took us ten minutes to fine the cutlery. No staff. Little signage. The quality and design felt like a warehouse closing down. And it was expensive.

The towering sunlit palms in this shopping center create an air of freedom as the fronds sway…read morebackdropped against an intense sky and a playful coastal breeze. Walking between the stores across the black asphalt is a nice break while shopping, though if you have a haul of bags with you then you might consider driving through the lot to your next location. Say for instance, Target to Payless on the other side. I'm glad I shopped here, I got what I needed, it was beautiful and easy to get to.

According to Regency Centers, the property manager for Point Loma Plaza, there is "great daytime…read moretraffic with accessibility from I-5, I-8 and major intersection of Rosecrans St and Midway Dr." Also, a "coastal location with strong anchors and a balanced mix of service-oriented and food merchants." The Midway Dr. Von's is a popular and busy place here at the Plaza--with a Starbucks located inside. The 24-hour Fitness Center is one of the busier ones and Sports Chalet does a brisk business. The mix of tenants is good. There is a Chase Bank in the corner next to a convenient Fed Ex store. The Food Court pad in the middle of the Plaza has lost a few businesses lately. The Greek restaurant is closed and so is the cute little Smoothie store that did not last too long. But the Pizza place and Malt Shop seems to be doing great. Now that there is a full-time security guard roaming around protecting the shopping center, the homeless and vagrants do not hang out so much begging. Plenty of parking, although the spaces are tight. It's always advisable to drive slowly through here because fender benders are common. Particularly troublesome are the spots right in front of Joanne's and Empire Beauty--backing up is tricky when it is busy there. Recently, Spirit just had their seasonal Halloween store open there and that one seemed to do well also. I had to deduct 1 Yelp Star due to lack of bicycle racks. Before my own bike got stolen at my apartment complex in August, I would ride to Point Loma Plaza a lot to shop. But I would have to lock the bike up to the shopping cart storage areas in the parking lot. It would be much better to place some bike racks near the Von's store and 24-Hour Fitness & have that security guard keep a good eye on them.

Quite an experience here. I felt like I was at Happy Head massage minus the happy ending. Excellent…read morecustomer service however the food is mediocre at best. I ordered a corned beef on rye. The beef was a chipped beef rather than nicely layered with the rye bread being marbled and designer-ish, but minus the would be rye seeds that's important to an avid sandwich lover! The shake was great however at 8 bucks for a small (No whip cream) rather pricey to say the least. Customer service is off the chart. I think people love to come here for this reason. I'm a single guy, so I'd prefer to go to Happy Head if I wanted to be stroked.

Manager blocks 2 parking spots and the driveway to "unload" but he's chit chatting with his worker…read morefor like 5 mins so I honk and he gets mad

This place has a great selection but I won't be returning. There's usually one of two guys running…read moreit. The younger one is always kind and helpful, but the slightly older one(I'm pretty sure he's the owner) always makes up the tax and it's outrageous. I've noticed this a few times now so I'll be going elsewhere.

This is definitely the party district of San Diego!!…read more Day or night, this area is rather lively. Lots of different shops, bars, clubs, and restaurants here. I was here during Halloween and it was packed with people that night. The best place to park here, to me, is in the large parking garage next to Petco Park. The whole area is best seen on foot anyhow. There are also some nice hotels here to choose from. The Convention Center and the Trolley are also here, and the Embarcadero is just a short walk away!! Had a very good time here!!

This is a section of downtown where the gas lamps are historic. The area is full of different kinds…read moreof stores. It is an area where the tour buses (hop on, hop off) stop, and horse driven taxis are prevalent. The quarter is very eclectic and fun to walk around. There is a wide variety of restaurants with many different kinds of cuisines. It is fun to look at the modern hotels and the historic buildings. The closer you get to the water, the cleaner the streets and much fewer homeless. As you get farther from the water, the number of homeless go up. Parking is tight, as is true throughout SD, so it is best to find a lot or a space, park, and just walk. Or just walk from your hotel. SD is a very walkable city and the Gaslight quarter is no exception.

Had a return inside. The staff were quick despite ling line. She processed my return very quickly…read morewith no problems. The drive up equally as fast. Staff for both were very friendly and helpful

GREAT SQUISHMALLOW/TOY SECTION! Sports Arena's Target location is stocked to the brim with cool…read moregadgets, toys, and plushies for kids. The aisles were packed with families and friends. I ran in to grab a Bingo Squishmallow for Teddybear Toss Night across the street at The Gulls. I purchased a medium-mallow for $15.99, that's about standard. The Target was a little messy and slightly ghetto, I didn't care for the "Karen" patrons nor the wannabes. The 15 or less line took FOREVER, this Target is severely understaffed. One of the staff members stepped up to the plate to support his coworker but no one else joined in to help. There's plenty of parking out front and this location is in the middle of a busy plaza with eateries and Pechanga Arena across the street.

Love this place! Great food, great ambiance and lots of culture. The food is amazing but the little…read moreshops are so great too. Also love seeing live music and mariachis play while you're strolling or eating!

A really cool area of OldTown. They have a restaurant, various stores and a small stage for…read moreperformances. The stores contained a lot of folk art and merchandise from Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Wow where do I start. Theres so much vintage and antique items that it was overwhelming (ina good…read moreway) and tbh I can spend hours here! Loved it so much and felt there was alot of random stuff from many eras. I was in the look out for trinket music boxes & antique ring that was within my budget and found a ring!!!

This place is crazy big the biggest in san diago and I was in there looking at vintage stuff for…read morehours got lost in there this place is off the chain if u looking for good deals on stuff this is the place to go if u in to this type of shopping Iam that's why I love it u will to if u check it out

Bazaar Del Mundo is the shop next to Casa Guadalajara restaurant and it's the best place to walk…read moreoff the mexican meal and drinks and do some shopping without trekking to Mexico. There is free parking on their lot. Walking through this shop is always amazing and I'm always tempted to buy something whether it's for gifting, for myself or for my pup Fendi, who loves a stroll through the shop. There's usually a one person staffer who's not really helpful, but leaves you alone and doesn't bother you as you browse through many eye catching wide selection of stuff most probably over priced, but at least you didn't need to fly to Mexico Although Bazaar Del Mundo means Bazaar of the World, most of the contents are of Mexican origin, various regions of Mexico, but still within the country of Mexico. So save yourself a trip to Mexico for gifting ideas. Recommend

I hate to give such low stars but it was a bad experience. 100% because of both upstairs and…read moredownstairs employees. We popped in to buy a gift 10 minutes before they closed. We were not greeted with a hello. We were greeted with, "we close in 5 minutes". I responded with, "hello, how are you? Yes we are aware you close, in 10 minutes, we will be quick". We went upstairs and we were greeted with, "we close in 3 minutes". Just awful customer service! We took a few seconds to admire the beautiful artwork and left. This was Tuesday, Aug 12th. These two older saleswomen really made our visit sad and we won't be back. I understand, as I work in retail, how it is to have customers coming in right before closing but I would never be so rude. A simple "hello, welcome in, please be aware we will be closing at 6" would have been fine! Not even a smile or a response to my greeting from either of them... Just evil stares. Such a shame, I had a big purchase in mind that I will be buying elsewhere now.