| San Diego is a shopper's paradise, offering an eclectic variety of shopping experiences. Choices include everything from the finest couturier shops and designer outlet malls to seaside boutiques, outdoor centers and swap meets. Peruse the shops in La Jolla, often called 'Rodeo Drive of San Diego' for its high-end boutiques, antique stores in North and East county, an international bazaar in Old Town, the Embarcadero for gifts from the sea and the unique atmosphere of downtown Gaslamp Quarter. Outlet shopping is alive and well in San Diego too. Carlsbad Company Stores features over 70 designer and manufacturer outlets, specialty retail, winery and restaurants; Lake Elsinore Outlet Center has 100 factory direct stores; and the San Diego Factory Outlet Center has 35 factory outlets featuring brand names like Guess, Nike, and Levi's. Throughout San Diego County there is an abundance of opportunities to window shop, to browse, and do some serious all-day shopping. |
