The 10 Best Shopping in San Diego, California (CA)

October 26, 2021 Esmeralda Fenner

San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, then gobble down a fresh fish taco at a La Jolla seafood joint. The naval aircrafts at the USS Midway Museum will have you standing at attention. A free Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion is the perfect way to unwind after a Saturday night bar-hop in the thumping Gaslamp Quarter.
Restaurants in San Diego

1. Africa and Beyond

1250 Prospect St Suite 104, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92126 +1 858-454-9983 http://www.africaandbeyond.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 27 reviews

Africa and Beyond

Africa and Beyond™ was situated in La Jolla since 1989 and as of June, 2020 has moved online. Africa and Beyond is one of the country's leading galleries specializing in traditional African art - KPBS. They offer the finest collection of contemporary and traditional African art and jewelry .Enjoy a wide array of hand-selected fair trade items and affordable contemporary crafts to extraordinary collector pieces. Each piece is accompanied by information pertaining to its history and function, providing a deeper appreciation and understanding of each inspirational work. This adds another dimension to the artworks' aesthetic beauty and bring it to life in your imagination.An extraordinary cultural arts and shopping experience not to be missed!Let the adventure begin. ..Go Wild!

Reviewed By jillr275 - Grandview, United States

This shop is full of fantastic items and numerous collectors pieces. I visited this shop twice. Well worth the visit.

2. Colosseum Fine Arts

7946 Ivanhoe Ave, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-4516 +1 619-795-3704 [email protected] http://www.colosseumfinearts.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

The mission of Colosseum Fine Arts is the curation of exhibits that juxtapose deceased masters works with those of international emerging artists while discovering and fostering the career of artists and new collectors alike. With a firm dedication to the international community, Colosseum Fine Arts is committed to providing exhibitions with depth and relevance to the human experience. In particular, the goal is the fostering of a greater sense of the aesthetic, the visual arts and varied media while influencing growth in all aspects of the artist and collector. Colosseum Fine Arts Hopes to better foster understanding of the art world and the people in it by the continued dissemination of information through exhibitions and educational events as well as an online resource for the discerning collector, artist and historian alike.

2015 Prospect St, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037 +1 858-263-4311 http://rcgormannavajogallery.com
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

RC Gorman Navajo Gallery

RC Gorman Navajo Gallery La Jolla features the art of RC Gorman as well as pottery from Mexico, native artisan jewelry, and bronze sculpture. Giclee prints and original lithographs, oil pastels, and serigraphs of RC Gorman available.

Reviewed By padesilva

i stumbled upon RC gorman navajo gallery in la jolla by chance and it’s definitely worth a visit! the art is absolutely gorgeous (i am posting a photo of my favorite piece i saw there by the artist) as is the pottery. the woman who works there (i think her name is jamie?) was so gracious and really took her time explaining the life and the processes of the artist, as well as explaining the differences between prints and giclees. came away with a box of cards but may return for a giclee of my favorite piece!

4. Spanish Village Art Center

1770 Village Pl Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101-1651 +1 619-233-9050 [email protected] http://SpanishVillageArt.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Spanish Village Art Center

Located in Balboa Park, this center is home to many art galleries and working artist studios. Presently we house over 250 local San Diego Artist who create and demonstrate their artwork daily such as: paintings, photography, art tlass, pottery, metal arts, fiber arts, paper arts, enamels and more. There are five guilds on site: Art Glass, Potter's, Wood Carver's, Enamel and Sculptors. We offer classes for all ages and summer camp for kids in our beautiful historic courtyards. Open Daily 11am to 4pm. Free WiFi. Open to the public and pet friendly.

Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null

In San Diego, we spent one afternoon in Balboa park, which is a beautiful 1,200 acre public park, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We were amazed by le Spanish Village Art Center, with its very colorful cobblestones and its typical Spanish square surrounded by many interesting galleries and small shops of artists and craftsmen! Altogether, Balboa park is a paradise in San Diego, with many activities for families and children!!!

5. Fashion Valley

7007 Friars Rd, San Diego, CA 92108-1148 +1 619-688-9113 [email protected] http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-valley
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 598 reviews

Fashion Valley

San Diego's finest collection of stores in a beautiful outdoor shopping center featuring 200 stores and restaurants including an 18 screen movie theater. Five department stores include: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdale's and JCPenney. Featured stores include: Ted Baker, Omega, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Coach, Juicy Couture, Hugo BOSS, Gucci, Henri Bendel and more. Restaurants include: The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's China Bistro, California Pizza Kitchen, Stacked Well Built, Love Boat Sushi and twelve bistro cafes.

Reviewed By FredN47 - Walnut Creek, United States

We love this shopping center.. We took our Granddaughter to build a bear. Had a lot of fun building a bear! the other shops were nice also.

6. Scripps Memorial Hospital Sculpture Parks

9888 Genesee Ave Wolfstein Sculpture Garden, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-1205 http://www.wolfsteinsculptureparks.com/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Scripps Memorial Hospital Sculpture Parks

7. Old Town Artisan Market

Harney Street between San Diego Avenue and Congress Street, San Diego, CA https://www.sandiego.gov/event/old-town-artisans-market-334
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Old Town Artisan Market

8. Bernardo Winery

13330 Paseo Del Verano Norte, San Diego, CA 92128-1899 +1 858-487-1866 [email protected] http://bernardowinery.com/
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4.5 based on 237 reviews

Bernardo Winery

COVID-19 Update: Bernardo Winery is open Wednesday - Sunday for wine, food & shopping. Reservations required for onsite wine and food, reserve on our website. Bernardo Winery is the oldest continuously operating Winery in Southern California, and located in North County San Diego. Family owned and operated since 1927, the winery is still producing wines with San Diego grapes as it has been for over 100 years. Varietals include Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Viognier, Sangiovese, Albarino and Chardonnay to name a few. Besides a tasting room with daily wine tasting, the winery grounds are home to over a dozen unique shops and artisan galleries, The Kitchen Restaurant, as well private event areas for every occasion. the rustic architecture, gardens and antique equipment at the winery also make it a unique trip back in time into California ranch and wine-making history. Please note: Families are welcome! Please, no outside food and beverages and no pets permitted on the winery grounds.

Reviewed By trvelor - Las Vegas, United States

Good wine and great system that lets you get a tasting (which is a generous pour for a tasting) and walk around, then come back for your next tasting. There are lots of shops in the “winery village” that are fun to walk around and visit. Well worth a couple of hours out of a day to visit.

9. Las Americas Premium Outlets

4211 Camino de La Plz, San Diego, CA 92173-3049 +1 619-934-8400 [email protected] http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/las-americas
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 853 reviews

Las Americas Premium Outlets

Las Americas Premium Outlets features an impressive collection of the finest brands for you, your family and your home. Include a shopping stop during your next trip to the area. You're sure to find impressive savings of 25% to 65% all year round. Located 20 minutes south of downtown San Diego, just minutes from the Mexican border and Tijuana. Local Shop & Stay packages are available.

Reviewed By Lebrina2015 - Melbourne, Australia

All American brands are definitely cheap here. You need one whole day to really explore this place is so huge. I personally go for a big brands so you really can see how much cheaper they are. However as outlet shops are normally operates, they only sell older models. But definitely worth the trip!

10. La Jolla Open Aire Market

Corner of Girard Avenue & Genter Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA +1 858-454-1699 [email protected] http://www.lajollamarket.com/
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

La Jolla Open Aire Market

The La Jolla Open Aire Market has cultivated the finest local farmers, artisans, and food vendors to make up one of the best and the biggest Farmers Market in San Diego. Each Sunday nearly 150 vendors participate in the La Jolla Open Aire Market providing shoppers with bountiful choices in fresh, locally grown produce, international food, and unique handcrafted arts and gifts. The La Jolla Open Aire Market is fun for the whole family, come picnic on the field, enjoy the weekly musicians, and participate in our family fun days! Located at the corner of Girard St. & Genter Ave., At the La Jolla Elementary School this market occurs every Sunday from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine. All market proceeds benefit the children of La Jolla Elementary School.

Reviewed By Katelhb

We bought superb juicy extra large strawberries....perfectly fresh. Multiple interesting hot food booths too. Met our expectations!

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