This is a nice little plaza to check out when whether permits. On the first floor, towards the…read moreback, is a hair salon named The Salon, that accepts walk in. Ask for Yrais! She was attentive, welcoming, and accommodating. Prices were reasonable. I believe I got the "Butterfly" haircut. Plenty to do in this plaza.

We had a very nice time at Galerías Hipódromo in Tijuana. The mall is modern, clean, and has a…read moregreat vibe. It feels safe and well organized. There are many good stores, and everything looks updated and stylish. It is a great place to shop and spend a relaxing afternoon. We also ate at La Macha, and it was excellent. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was modern and welcoming. We really enjoyed it. The only inconvenience was the parking payment. You cannot pay with a credit card or U.S. dollars, only Mexican pesos. Since Tijuana is a border city, that feels a bit inconvenient. We had to exchange some dollars into pesos, then come back to pay for parking. That was the only downside. Other than that, we had a great experience and would definitely visit again.

OUTLETS on the BORDER! Didn't get to visit all of the attractions/shops but it looked like a great…read moreday trip! The outlets have eateries and sizable stores. We picked up a relative at the Coffee Bean who was visiting from Mexico and it was a seamless pick-up. Parking is pricey, so I would recommend visiting some stores if you're here to meet-up with someone. Lots of folks pass through here from Mexico and vice versa.

When comes to festive decor and parking, Las Americas is a thumbs down. I would have expected more…read moreparking stalls, better mall signage, Christmas decorations, unique holiday displays in stores and holiday music. This mall lacked. Food court is so-so. I didn't get the holiday vibe during today's visit. Not lit all compared to other malls. I do like that the mall has a variety of stores

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!

Every time I come down to San Diego to visit my daughter, I usually stop by Westfield UTC. I really…read morelike this place because it's clean, nice, and there are a lot of food options, so we can just walk around, relax, do a little shopping, and eat all in one area. There are a few restaurants here that I personally like, especially Din Tai Fung and Haidilao. There's also Starbucks and plenty of other spots depending on what you're in the mood for. The whole area just has a comfortable vibe to it compared to a lot of other malls. Parking has honestly never been too difficult for me either. Even when it gets busy, I can usually still find a spot without too much trouble.

Apocalyptically awful parking lot!…read more This parking lot is a chaotic, soul-crushing labyrinth that may very well be the single worst design I've encountered in my 79 long, well-traveled years on this planet. Upon entering, you're handed a cheerful little ticket promising a free first hour--how generous! What they don't tell you is that you'll spend roughly two-thirds of that hour trapped in a slow-moving purgatory just trying to escape. You've got about 20 blissful minutes to enjoy yourself before trying to join the line of cars that moves slower than a sloth on melatonin. I genuinely cannot tell if the exit gates are malfunctioning, cursed, or if the drivers ahead of me were participating in some sort of cognitive endurance experiment. Multiple cars took a baffling 4-5 minutes each at the gate--an interaction that should take about 10 seconds unless you're attempting to solve a Rubik's cube while blindfolded. By the time I escaped, I had aged another decade. I will absolutely never return to this parking lot. Bring a helicopter. Hope this helps.

"The other outlet mall" in San Ysidro. Outlets at the border is essentially connected to the Las…read moreAmericas Premium Outlets. If fact, most people probably dont realized that this is a separate outlet mall. The shopping center consists of H&M, several unnamed stores, and a few smaller mall food court options. Still, it's worth the extra time to walk through the place. Tip - The O'Neil store smells like Marijuana. Underground tunnel anyone?

This Saturday, I checked out the Outlets before crossing the border into Tijuana. The shopping…read morecenter has a great variety of stores to shop in. There are also places where you can eat, like Panda Express or Carl Jr., or grab a beverage, like the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. It's a well maintained outdoor complex. I'd come here again.

Hotel is an heritage fixture on La Jolla Beach. Clean rooms, great beach service (umbrellas,…read morechairs, food delivery), on perfect California beach.

I've been waiting for this new plaza to open in the heart of La Jolla where as they say, " you can…read moredine, shop, and play!" La Plaza La Jolla, 2015. The plaza is just getting under way with and leading the spear hear has been Catania with its wonderful Coastal Italian Cuisine, followed by Elixir with it delectable crepes and smooth coffees. Recently opened, the Beaming Super Food Cafe provides convenient pure organic foods. Coming soon is Le Petit Bistrot with Parisian home style cuisine this coming winter 2016. The plaza has a few shops already with more to come. The shops available now are Kenneth Barlis Boutique, Azzurra Capri, La Scarpa, and opening very soon, YOGASMOGA for all you yoga lovers! The plaza is three levels with stairs and elevators, has a quaint comfortable outside seating area, large potted Dracaenas, and with a Spanish and Moroccan architecture. There are still a variety of spaces available, so there should be nice new shops and perhaps some new eateries as well. Oh yes, the Jeff Mitchum Art Gallery has just opened too.

This is another one of my Tijuana go to spots. There are several food and dessert shops to choose…read morefrom. Their restaurants range from fast food to nicer sit-down restaurants. The different shops and restaurants have a variety of price ranges, so there is something for everyone to choose from. There are also two movie theaters which are quite popular. I come here whenever I want to catch a movie or shop at Sears since they closed down the ones I used to shop at in the U.S. They also have live music playing sometimes or clown shows with gifts for children. I have experienced great customer service across all establishments I've been to in this shopping center. People of all ages can enjoy their time here.

The people are great. And the shopping experience was fun and inviting. I loved the department…read morestores because they have what you are looking for it seems all the time. This is a spot I will frequent while I am vacationing.

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.

Small shopping center next to the flower field, I mean directly next to it!…read more Found a cute purse at Coach that wasn't sold online anymore n was sold out everywhere else! Workers were very attentive and helpful. Actually had to go back and buy it bc I couldn't stop thinking about it lol Went to the toy store and found rare stuff my son was hunting for so that was a treat. The staff there were also very helpful and gave my son few free sleeves for his one piece cards. The place is very small, very clean and all the stores were organized. It wasn't very packed on a Saturday, it didn't feel that way but the parking was a hot mess. Lol maybe bc they share parking with the flower field. My favorite is the view of the flower field next door. Really is heaven on earth when you see such colors surrounding you.

Very strange that majority of the sales being advertised at the outlet stores here are "Buy 1 Get 1…read more50% off".. which to me, isn't much of a deal. Where's the 60, 70% off? Lol. I guess not too common nowadays. These outlets in general is pretty standard with pretty empty crowds so it's not hard to find a parking spot. The vibes here feel like more of a casual mall with the food and iced tea shops having more people in line for than any of the retail stores. However.. I was able to find a great deal at one of the stores! Still worth walking around to look and browse through some stores. Children activities.. they have a fun life-sized checkers board to play with and even a train ride.