Standard strip mall but has just about everything I need except clothing and accommodations. I can…read moredo my banking, grocery shopping, get a haircut, pick up pet food, have dinner, and then have dessert. All within this one strip mall. Albertson's grocery store is the anchor store (used to be Lucky's over 20 years ago. Wish they hadn't changed because their prices were so much lower.) CVS drug store is the other anchor on the opposite side. There's never an issue with trying to find a parking spot because there's plenty of parking. Although parking in the lower section with Chase bank, Skybound, La Michoana Disco, and the other stores can get really tight. Don't even try to shop here early in the morning or around 2:30 pm in the afternoon when school is in session because it can be a nightmare with all the kids walking through the parking lot and parents dropping them off.

4 stars The Shoppes…read moreat Carlsbad is a solid indoor mall for North County. Good mix of stores like Macy's, H&M, Vans, and Sephora, plus a nice variety of food at the courtyard. The mini Bazaar on weekends is a cool touch with local vendors and collectibles. Parking is easy and it never feels too packed compared to UTC or Fashion Valley. Movie theater and Dave & Buster's make it good for more than just shopping. Only downside is a few empty storefronts and the food court could use an upgrade. Overall it's clean, family-friendly, and convenient if you're in Carlsbad. Worth a trip if you want to avoid the big mall crowds.

It's been a few years since I've been to The Shoppes at Carlsbad. There's been a lot of changes,…read moreboth good and bad that I've noticed. First the good: amazing renovations have improved the shopping experience. New flooring; sitting areas with power outlets and comfortable chairs; very comfortable outdoor living space with modern conveniences; a PAW-sitive environment for a 4 legged friends; a very clean and well maintained modern shopping area. The restaurants are all centrally located. Lots of parking areas with easy access. The bad: a sad commentary on the shopping climate/culture with an abundance of closed and empty restaurants and stores. The online shopping experience has resulted in brick and mortar businesses to experience more and more contraction of their customer base since the pandemic of COVID-19. At the time of my visit, there were a few number of shoppers in the mall. It saddens me to see the effects of the online shopping economy. I will try to support more businesses in physical stores and retail shops. It's difficult when you compete with the low price points and convenience of next day delivery from online retailers.

I got my eyebrows nano bladed by Shaked Elia De Nuccio and she did an outstanding job and it was a…read morevery pleasant experience... I will absolutely be returning for any further cosmetic procedures in the future.

Overall a good place to go shopping not too far from home:…read moreNordstrom Rack, Ross, Marshalls, Joann's, Sprouts Farmers Market For places to eat: China Bros, Boudin's, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, Menchie's Yogurt, and Starbucks For Other Services: Grand Vision Optometry, Grand Plaza Dental, The Joint Chiroprator, Supercuts The website needs to be updated: GrandPlazaMall.com needs badly to be updated. Subway? Didn't China Bros take over the spot?

It's a good shopping mall but not the best. It has some…read moregood stores in and it's growing and getting modernized! When we moved here this mall had been just started and had many areas closed. Now, two years later more and more stores moved in and it developed a nice atmosphere. I like that they are offering a food court, Macy's and JcPenny. A gym is just around the corner and plenty of parking on both sides. The movie theater etc is a nice touch in that area. This mall has great potential, this Christmas 2019 they offered a corner with free characters to meet, hot coco and some local snacks for free. In addition, they have a very pretty Santa on the other side of the mall.

OMG!! May I just say: THIS IS THE CLEANEST ONE I HAVE YET TO BE IN! Not only that, but I got a…read morecart (not kidding!!)AND everything on my list. In other words, they had an inventory. I, for the life of me, cannot figure out how this company got on the "top of the line" list, nationally(that's according to Clark Howard News). I just went again Monday to one closer to my house......no cart! Waited 10 minutes. And watched a lady with 5 flat, easy to carry, light-weight items run back and forth around the check-out location. You see what kind of person I become when I'm TRYING to shop at a CVS store. Well, not to worry North County residents. This is the store to head to.....please leave room for me. I still have a list. BTW to CVS: carts are being taken by the homeless, I get it. Several places have come up with a way to "nip that in the bud". Please think of something too!!!

Plaza Paseo Real is one of my favorite shopping malls in Carlsbad. I love the Spanish-style…read morearchitecture. It's easy to get to (on El Camino Real) with easy parking. There are a great mix of businesses/services for whatever your need is...banks, cleaners, coffee shops, a variety of fitness/wellness places, all types of food to eat, grocery store to buy food, entertainment, library, post office, etc. It's awesome that they collaborate with each other for community events. I got to witness this collaboration in action at this year's Health & Wellness Expo. Nice opportunity to interact with staff!! All very friendly :-)

Located right on the corner of El Camino Real and Aviara, it's one of the better strip malls in…read moreCarlsbad. Nice selection of restaurants including Tin Leaf, Tuscany, Beach Plum Kitchen, Allen's NY Pizza, and La Costa Roasting Co. to name a few. It also has great entertainment like Cineopolis, the upscale movie theater. It does have all the retail services that local residents need, like a Vons for those who need to do grocery shopping, UPS for mail and printing services, nail salon, hair cutting, etc. And the newly renovated Carlsbad Library is just across the parking lot, so you can take advantage of all the free services there. On my last visit, I noticed a fairly new set of electric charging stations for electric cars-- nice that green-friendly shoppers can be supported.

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i filled my gas up here and it was so EXPENSIVE. My EV was used to have reasonable rates, 35 cents…read morea kilowatt hour. Now, it's 58 cents a kilowatt hour! You should absolutely unplug your vehicle when it's fully charged or they will now charge you $5.00

I bought some towels for my home and a friend. The price was great... On sale. I didn't have my…read morecredit card with me but the sales woman was super helpful and helped me successfully check out.

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!