I planned my day around visiting this Uniqlo when I was in San Diego. That's kind of how it is when…read moreyou live in the Midwest and the closest Uniqlo is a three-hour drive, and you're visiting Southern California and SoCal is lousy with Uniqlo. There are so many Uniqlo stores everywhere! You guys are so lucky. This Uniqlo is located in the Fashion Valley Mall, an outdoor mall full of high-end and medium-end stores. It's on the upper level. Like all the Uniqlo locations that I've ever visited, this one is immaculate and organized. It's a pleasure to walk around and look at the well-made Japanese clothing. This is one of the smaller stores, so there isn't a huge variety like some of the other locations. But I found the things that I came for: the 3D mesh knit sweater in two different neutral colors, and another sweater in a neutral color. Uniqlo is great for basics and neutral things. One of my children thought I spent a thousand dollars on the clothes that I bought (he has no sense of money!), but no! The great thing about Uniqlo is that the clothes are great quality but the price is low. I love Uniqlo.

I thought I'd have to wait to visit one of these stores in another state and finally they opened…read moreone close to my area. Japanese fashion enthusiasts will be happy. I find their dry tech shirts a steal for the price and they have comfy hoodies and outerwear. The neat part of this store is the self checkout. You put your entire bag in a slot and it can scan everything in the bag at one time. Never seen that and it sorta floored me. Definitely coming back!

Would give higher score but this is why: Customer service…read more Yes it really does matter. The two girls working tonight (Jan 13th) need more training. No matter how tired you are or what's going on in your personal life- always take care of the customer! Make them feel welcomed, comfortable, be friendly! It's a store where moms will be suckers and buy adorable clothes- hint: we're likely to spend more the friendlier you are! My boyfriend and I both left there with a really uneasy feeling. I only left with a purchase bc when you return something for store credit you HAVE to use it same day. Interesting but okay. I'm 39 weeks pregnant and getting over a terrible cold. Finishing my last minute "to do's" I walked in with a bag of 3 outfits I received for Christmas that had Carter tags on them. It was 6pm on a Sunday and like I said, super pregnant and getting over a cold I threw my hair up and put on the most comfy sweats I owned. This girl looked at me like I was white trash and trying to pull a fast one on her. Not even realizing one tag said Macy's she just responded "if it says Macy's it won't scan in our system" (thank you captain obvious i figured that much, just didn't realize it until i got there). I told her "oh no problem I can take it to Macy's, do you think I can return these for store credit please?" From there on out our interaction was so awkward and cold. She was extremely unfriendly and seemed super miserable and annoyed that I was in her store. After picking out two cute outfits we used our credit and left- I believe I was the one who had to say "thanks so much, have a good night". Now a few hours later I told my boyfriend "we should shop there now for the baby, the clothes were cute and good prices". He responded "i don't want to go back, the ladies working were so rude". And he is a very easy going guy and doesn't let much bother him. Overall the store was clean and organized which is important as well. Just a major bummer with the service- a staff that is cold and doesn't make a customer feel comfortable while shopping is bad news bears for business. :( This place sucks

I feel like for a store that is literally for parents and children, it's not very parent and child…read morefriendly. This place opens later than other San Diego Carter's at 11 which is super annoying. Kids get out of school at 11:55 so I never have time to go here in the morning and I'm definitely not driving over here at rush hour because the traffic is awful at all times, let alone rush hour. The layout of the store is also not stroller friendly. There are barely any spaces wide to navigate a regular stroller around and I'm always crashing into stuff because there is no room. I'm not a marketing expert but you'd think that a *baby* clothes store would encourage parents to be able to bring their *baby* in easily and have their hands free to be able to buy more things. When you have to carry your baby around, you have no hands to hold merchandise or look through things. When you have no room for your stroller, you get frustrated and leave. Lastly, the customer service just sucks. Not super friendly and never around when you need them. It seems they are always in the back or chatting with each other instead of being available for help. The line was three people long (which is long for that store and the checkout takes forever for whatever reason) and there was only one employee ringing up while two other associates were just having a conversation with each other across the store. Will always choose the El Cajon location over this one even though it's way farther away.

So cute! Roaming…read morearound shopping I found this store as I have a 20-month old daughter so I feel like the prime audience for this store filled with it's cute little mini-adult outfits at big adult prices. haha. Fashion is on trend and adorable here. Lots of cute boating and vintage-style clothing to be found inside. Seasonal and upcoming holiday themes on display. It's pretty pricey $80 for toddler bathing suits. But cute! They have a website and had a small sale section in back. Friendly staff who were sweet. I could see this as a place for me to get some photo shoot items or holiday-specific outfits for my daughter.

My wedding is coming up soon and I came in here to see if I can find some shoes for my flower girl…read more I did actually see a pair I liked as well as some cute socks and tights. However, there were two sales associates who completely ignored me and it wasn't even busy. There was one guy that was in the store buying stuff, but apparently they didn't seem like they want business. That left a really bad taste in my mouth so I left without asking for anything.

I love visiting this shop whenever I am in Old Town. They curate such beautiful and interesting…read moreitems, jewelry, and accessories. I've bought some lovely pieces throughout the years and they are still in wonderful condition. The wonderful staff and associates here are always so kind and welcoming too! They also give great suggestions if you are looking for any particular style/item.

This has always been a nice little store in which to look around. But I never bought anything until…read more12/24/25. Yes. Christmas Eve 2025. I moved away from San Diego 10 years ago, so I was in SD to spend Christmas with my mom. While in town, I wanted to go to Old Town to pick up my favorite food at one of the restaurants in Old Town, but I thought I'd look around at some of the shops since I've been away for so long. I stopped into the Johnson House and immediately wondered why I had never bought anything there. Everything in there is so fabulous. There was a purse there that was so shiny and pretty, and it kept calling to me: "You want me. Buy me. I'll be your Christmas present. I love you and I know you love me." Well... how could I deny that little purse a forever home? I bought it and used it that very night at a Christmas Eve dinner party. From now on, whenever I visit my mom, I'm going to go to the Johnson house and make a purchase. I can't wait to see what I'm going to buy the next time I'm in San Diego. :) P.S. My mom and I had Christmas buffet at Humphreys on 12/25 and I put my little purse on our table as a centerpiece. It was so pretty! The best part is that within five minutes, a customer walked past our table and told me that my purse made the perfect centerpiece! And it did! It really did! I LOVE my colorful gem purse. Thank you, Johnson House!

is it me or does this place seem a little racist to you???? i've only been here twice and have had…read moresuch an off experience. it's a little triggering to be honest. the first time, i was like 'ohh' and 'ahh' at all the sale they had going on. i'm on facetime with my husband asking which one is cute, going back and forth as a normal girl shopping would and i don't know, i felt eyes on me heavy. even right when i walked in, it was just the vibe they were all giving that day. i got a bunch of things for myself, my husband and my baby. went to ring out and at least the cashier i had was the only one who seemed Ookay. because there was a guy cashier who finished first and he just ignored me- the only person in line and went to folding other clothes near him completely ignoring me. i peeped it! so i was patient and just waited til the other girl was done. annnddd ofc i check out, get to the door and she left a security thing on there so the alarms going off. i already felt so uncomfortable in there and to make it worse, a yt couple walked past me and said 'oooo she's stealing.' i literally felt so embarrassed and i truly feel like it was a set up to this day because again i felt like i was weirdly being watched. i handed the lady near the door my bag and she was going through my things, found the security thing, got it off and just handed it back. okay, cool. months later, my second time coming in, kind of same thing. just a weird vibe in there. went to checkout and found some things on clearance with my husband, he checked out but we came home and i noticed the lady still charged us all for the regular price and not the sale price... it was right there on a big orange sticker! and i remember she gave weird energy too when checking out! i'm like dang old navy, are you guys good??? sure my husband should've caught it while she was ringing it up but it was just one of those things , iykyk. i don't like this spot

Pilar was absolutely amazing! We came in with family visiting from out of town who were hoping to…read morefind flag shirts as souvenirs. Even though it was the 4th of July, Pilar went above and beyond searching the entire store for us. She was incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely sweet. She even tracked down a specific jacket that was sold out everywhere--and somehow found it in the exact size we needed. Exceptional service like this will definitely keep us coming back!

There's plenty of parking even though right now during the holidays it can get pretty busy. It's a…read morereally big store with tons of options for luggage and clothing. Typically this is a cleaner store, but I think it's messy recently because of all of the holiday shoppers. They do have a restroom which requires a code for entry.

TJ Maxx has been a constant in my life for a long time. It's the best place to buy things like…read moreluggage, cookware, gift bags and Skincare. I especially like this location because they have an excellent selection of Korean skin care brands that I have already like to use. They also have a lot of seasonal items without being overwhelming like HomeGoods. Don't get me wrong. I love HomeGoods, but sometimes I go in there and my head just starts spinning. I've consistently found that TJ Maxx has the best prices on these items consistently. Sometimes the line at the register is really long, but they are generally pretty efficient and you can get through it without too much pain.

I was recommended to come here by a friend of mine who loves to surf a lot. This one is apparently…read morethe 'outlet' edition of their usual store. When we walked in, there was lots of sales being advertised on a lot of the racks when we walked in. Definitely makes a big difference since the clothing products here are definitely on the pricier end. My first time shopping at this retail store and they have a great selection related to swimwear!!! I was interested in buying a wetsuit and was also informed on the differences between the 4/3 and the 5/3 millimeters of the wetsuits. A 4/3 (4mm for the torso and 3mm for the arms) is better for moderate to cold water with higher flexibility, while the 5/3 is warmer and designed for colder, winter waters, and is slightly less flexible. My goal is to be warm as I don't want to feel too cold so I went with the 5/3. There's a good amount of fitting rooms that are good sized to be trying them on. My first time trying on wetsuits and I felt like a seal LOL!!! I purchased one but keep in mind that even with the clearance sale I got it for, it was $120+. My girlfriend tried finding bikinis but there was little sizing for her and lots of the two pieces were separated and the designs weren't matching so she didn't get any.

I love this store and come back every time I visit San Diego. Selection on products is good. You…read morehave to work a little on finding a matching top and bottom bikini but I don't mind it. All the employees are really nice and helpful. Great prices too!

They had what I needed and it was clean. Parking lot is tight but there is a side lot adjacent to…read morethe building that I go for. Sweet deal if you are over 55 on Tuesdays you get a discount. Good selection, friendly cashier and I got a couple new curtain rods for a great deal.

No one wants to give away their secrets but sharing is caring and this Ross is a hidden gem!…read more The bulk and volume of things they sell is like no other and I'm here for it! The times I've been to it is not super crowded so that's a plus! I did quite a bit of my holiday shopping here as well! Currently they have some cute gift sets as well! They do be checking receipts upon exit which I find a little annoying because the door and registers are like 10 feet away... and the person checking is uhm, no better than the Walmart receipt checkers. Did use their bathroom once and it was exceptionally clean! The location is good with plenty of parking available and other shopping options in the vicinity as well!

This is a beautiful, small boutique in old town San Diego, run by a tiny vivacious Korean lady of…read moremany talents. You guessed it...that's Sooky. She is very friendly and knowlegable about natural healing and carries an interesting array of holistic products and supplements. She also does free health consultations, infra red heat therapy, ear candling and permanent make up artistry. Her store also carries good quality Japanese green teas, jewelry, cosmetics, lotions, and custom women's clothing. While very expensive, her special charcoal product is THE BEST THING my husband has ever found for heartburn. It comes in powder form and should be swallowed with water. One small packet can be taken right before eating. A troublesome, especially acidic meal will have no negative effects whatsoever. It works immediate miracles even after meals. Good stuff. He swears it is far better than prescription medicines. She is a god-send and a wealth of knowlege.

Sooky is nothing short of a miracle worker…read more She is a hard worker and truly interested in helping you regain your health. I have seen her touch so many lives and help so many people, including myself. Her shop has wonderful supplements, hard to find nutritious snacks, and awesome beauty products too! Make sure you call ahead because her calendar is CRAZY full.