SHOPPING
San Diego has many wonderful shopping centers and
outlet malls, here are just a few:
Shopping Centers
Fashion Valley -
Located off I-8 between I-5 and I-805. Outdoor shopping center
featuring 200 stores and restaurants including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's,
Robinsons-May, JCPenney, Saks, Tiffany's, Cheesecake Factory, and an 18 screen
theater.
Mission Valley Shopping Center - Located off I-8
between I-5 and I-805. With major stores like Old Navy, Macy's Home
and Nordstrom Rack, as well as a 20 screen mega-theater, this sprawling string
of shops and mega shops helps you get it together, whether it's an all-day or
lunchtime affair. .
University Town Center - Located in La
Jolla off I-5 and La Jolla Village Drive. An outdoor park-like
setting of 155 upscale specialty and department stores. Also has an
Olympic-size skating rink and more than 20 eateries. .
Horton
Plaza - Located in Downtown San Diego. Seven city blocks of shopping,
dining and entertainment on multiple levels. More than 140 stores;
Nordstrom, Macy's and 14-screen movie theater.
North County
Fair - Off I-15 in Escondido, this mall is huge and has all the
trappings. Shops such as Nordstrom, Ann Taylor, Macy's and
JCPenney.
Parkway Plaza - Located in El Cajon, this was the
county's first indoor mall. With JCPenney, Limited Too and Sam Goody
as its mainstays, Parkway Plaza is light on major department stores but heavy on
specialty shops and a movie theater.
Plaza Bonita - Located
in National City off I-805 - Indoor Mall with 140 specialty stores including
JCPenney, Mervyn's and Robinsons May.
Outlet Stores
Viejas
Outlet Center - Off I-8 east of El Cajon. Savings up to 70 percent on
already reduced prices at 57 of America's favorite manufacturers in a unique
environment. Free nightly entertainment and Viejas Concerts In The
Park.
Las Americas - Located off I-805 and the U.S./Mexican Border - at
the last U.S. Exit. Blending of two cultures at the border with
shopping at 70 stores. Famous brands at great prices.
Carlsbad
Company Stores - Located in Carlsbad off I-5. Featuring more than 90
designer and manufacturer outlets, specialty retail, winery and restaurants.
Other major stores:
Check the Contacts/Links for the web sites for
Kmart, Target, Wal-Mart and Kohl's to locate a store near
you.
FOOD
The following major grocery stores are located in San Diego
County: Ralphs, Vons, Albertsons, Stater Brothers and Food for
Less.
We have three warehouse stores offering bulk items at
reduced prices, Costco, Sam's Club and Smart and Final.
We
also have a few shopping alternatives such as Trader Joe's, which offers gourmet
food items and boutique domestic and imported wines, Whole Foods who claim to be
the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods and Henry's
Marketplace which offers farm-fresh produce, all-natural food, and vitamins and
supplements.
SALES TAX: California has a 7.75%
sales tax on all items except necessities.
Please check the
Contacts/Links for their web sites to locate a store near you.