San Diego Shopping

Mission Boulevard.

Shoppers will discover dozens of funky, eclectic surf shops, clothing stores, smoke shops, and craft galleries along Mission Boulevard and on Grand and Garnet Avenues. Rent surfboards, bicycles and beach gear, or have a bite to eat at the taco stand or cafés along this bustling San Diego shopping area.

Seaport Village.

On the waterfront connecting the harbor and convention center, Seaport Village is a landmark for San Diego waterfront shopping and dining. Seaport’s three bustling shopping plazas reflect the architectural styles of early California, especially Spanish mission. Seaport features 50 unique shops and galleries, award-winning restaurants and sidewalk eateries. Open daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Visit www.seaportvillage.com.

Horton Plaza.

This premier shopping mall in Downtown San Diego offers 150 stores, a movie complex, restaurants and food shops. Stores are open weekdays from 10 to 9, Saturday from 10 to 8, and Sunday from 11 to 7. Visit the respected San Diego Repertory Theatre, which has two stages below ground level. Visit http://westfield.com/hortonplaza.

Village of La Jolla.

Along trendy Prospect Street and Girard Avenue, known as the "Rodeo Drive" of San Diego, shoppers find upscale boutiques and shops brimming with designer clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, fine art and antiques. National retailers in this upscale shopping area in San Diego include Ralph Lauren, Armani, Banana Republic, The Gap, Nicole Miller, Ann Taylor, Victoria's Secret, and Tommy Bahama. Visit www.lajollabythesea.com.

Westfield Shoppingtown / UTC. Westfield Shoppingtown.

UTC, an outdoor San Diego mall east of La Jolla, has 155 shops, a cinema, 25 eateries, an ice-skating rink and department stores such as Nordstrom, Robinsons-May, Macy's, and Sears Roebuck. http://westfield.com/utc.