This premium outlet is not the best... kind of sucks to be honest. It's small and doesn't have anything really good. I realized outlets are only good to buy work out things- like shoes and gear. It's so dead here. You'll have the usuals- BR, Nike, Adidas, Coach, Converse... I do like their Under Armour store- usually like to buy some out of style work out gear. The nike factory is very small. And some stores have signs that says not an outlet. So just gotta check your deals. Best thing about these outlets is that you can see the flower fields when they are in full bloom. I think they need to kind of spruce it up by renovating it or add some cooler restaurants with bars, make it a hang out spot. read more

I really like the outlets here so decided drive further out to come school shopping for my son. They have a lot to choose from and lots of stores that my son likes. Some cool stores they have are Vans, Zumiez, Nike, Hurley, and many others. There is plenty of places to park so no hassle finding a parking. There is also lots of places to get a quick bite. I want to go back to get some new scans so hopefully that is soon. read more

I stopped by on my way to LA, the prices there are incredible low. Have good stores. @peluchese

I had wanted to come here for a while, so I finally got the chance and went for the first time on a Friday in January. Coming for the first time is OK because it's all new and different scenery, however, I wish the area was more open and spacious to stroll through. I did not like the arrangement of this shopping area at all. The employees weren't friendly either. There was a man selling paintings outdoors and he couldn't even say HELLO when my fiance' and I walked into the area to look at the paintings. The lady in the Robert Graham store gives eye contact to only my fiance' while totally ignoring me and we were the only ones in the store. Yes, great ways to sell something...NOT. I wouldn't spend my money there if YOU paid me! This place is quite a little drive from me, so it's definitely not worth returning. The Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles and especially the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon are better. read more

I've never had any problems with the Carlsbad Outlets. Then again I like to get there early (about 15 minutes) before the stores actually open to get a decent parking spot. We do not shop at any of the fancier stores, but do enjoy scoring some good deals at stores like Adidas, Ann Taylor (for the wife) and other retailers. The restroom facilities are well maintained and there are plenty of them spread out throughout the shopping area. The food choices do lack, but we usually just shop and then head down to San Diego anyways. These outlets are worth a visit if you have some extra time or are just passing by on the way to the Flower Fields that are located near by. read more

Good outlets. Decent selection of the regulars. Biggest plus is the Samsonite store. Great prices for quality luggage designed for serious travelers read more

Every store in the mall is great. Customer service is excellent and prices are reasonable. A great place to walk and relax. I would recommend this outlet. read more

I usually only come here during the holidays when my favorite stores have all the good deals. I mean, it is an outlet store, so most of the prices are discounted, but I've been able to score some major discounts during the holidays. My favorite stores here are Coach, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Kate Spade, Anne Taylor, Nike, Vans, Adidas, just to name a few. They have better food restaurants than most of the outlets and there's ample parking. read more

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Nice selection of outlets; however, not all "outlets" have outlet prices. The best time to come here are during holidays for their sales. You can find some great deals but prepare to spend some time here doing so. They do have some eateries for you to take a break from shopping. The only vegan option appears to be Blaze's Pizza. The line for Starbucks is relatively long so mobile order if you can! Parking is chaotic! Prepare to either get here early or spend time looking for parking! read more

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If you've been to one Premium Outlet Mall, you've been to all of them. Well, there are a few differences, but your store choices are pretty much the same at each location. The greatest problem at this mall is parking as it is a very popular place adjacent to about fifteen car dealerships. Most of the parking lot is always full and there is not a lot of overflow space. The greatest benefit is the weather as you are in Southern California and near the beach. You can wander through the mall at Christmas time, grab a Starbucks coffee and get a sun tan as you shop. read more

When faced with the task of doing my Christmas shopping in one afternoon for ages 5 to 75, I knew that this place would be my saving grace. They had a DISNEY outlet store! Let me just start there. We got things to make two 5 year old girls VERY happy there (and even a 12yo girl). I want to go back for adult sized pjs and mugs and stuff later. Plus when they sell you a bag, it's a cool large Disney reusable bag, not just plastic bags. If your child is into tsum tsums or the latest stories: Moana and Elena - this is your place. They have classics but also the same new stuff sold in stores! We also hit up the Ralph Lauren/Polo, Zumiez and even grabbed a bite to eat. The bathrooms were clean and I even had a peaceful moment of holiday cheer seeing the star lanterns strung above Santa's house. This place has a TON of shoes and sporting gear (and I wish my kids were still small enough to wear Osh Kosh B'Gosh - the best baby clothes). Even when the parking lot was packed the lines and crowds didn't feel claustrophobic (considering it was 12/23/16). I want to come back when I'm on less of a mission and can slowly stroll the stores! Whether you're a local or a tourist, this is a great outlet mall with lots of deals that won't strain your wallet or your legs. It's not so huge that you feel it should have its own zipcode. We've eaten at that Ruby's a few times as well - always delicious! read more

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Parking is a nightmare! I don't know what they where thinking when they built the place. Restaurant/ dinning very limited. The nike store is more of a retail store not a outlet. Some premium stores but not like Palm springs outlets. They really need More premium stores its carlsbad people have money to spend! read more

You might think that north county SD locals would shop at this upscale outlet mall because it is right in our back yard. Home to many great brands like Barneys, BCBG, Guess, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Crate&Barrel, DKNY, and VANS, this 1s no longer a local shopping center. At Carlsbad Premium Outlets you are going to find high end merchandise, comfort and fast food. This is more than a place to shop, I would consider it a shopping destination. Unfortunately I am not alone! Carlsbad is a lovely beach community with so much to offer that it has become a major tourist town. People come for the beautiful beaches, fine dining, Legoland, breweries, and, you guessed it, to shop at Carlsbad Premium Outlets. The outlet mall has literally been invaded by rich tourists who flock to it in tour busses. Parking trolls abound and unless you are a creeper stalking spent people exiting or really lucky then parking is going to be a challenge. Maintenance crews stay busy keeping up with the grounds, especially the large central bathroom area sinks and stalls. They even have family bathrooms, which are helpful if you are busy practicing making babies, changing diapers, or nursing those little ones. Of course all of the tourists like to eat, and Carlsbad premium outlets has that covered with food and clothing en masse. read more

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This outlet is OK. You can find some good sales, but I wouldn't venture out of my way to get here. Check the store directory to see if there are any stores that interest you. I have only bought items at the Nike Factory Store. read more

Reading some of the reviews, I was a little wary of this outlet center. We didn't see any of the snobby snootiness factor some Yelpers warned about. We went into Crate and Barrel and a few other stores and found everyone pretty nice. The grounds are very nice- with palm trees and flowers all over. It's a very pleasant place to stroll around and so some shopping and people watching. The only thing that bummed us out was that the sales brochure promised us a chance to see our very first "Hot Dog On A Stick" food emporium. Damn it -they had closed down so we were denied the chance to visit a very awesomely named house of battered and deep-fried sloth. read more

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Make sure you check in on Yelp to get the free VIP coupon book at the information desk! This is one of the two only outlets we have in San Diego County, the other being the Las Americas by the border. Although between the two I prefer the one in the south due to its bigger capacity and wider selection, the Carlsbad outlet serves it purpose for being an outlet! A few Yelpers mentioned the limited parking space. Yes, indeed. For an outlet, the parking spots are quite few. For the many times I was here, there was only one time that it happened on a weekend so most of the time parking was not a problem for a weekday shopper. This outlet offers a good selection of popular brands including Coach, Nine West, Gap, BCBG, Bebe, CK, Kate Spade, Guess, Converse, Lacoste, Lucky Jeans, even Crate and Barrel and Le Creuset... you name it. For an updated list of shops, go to their website at http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/store_listing.asp?id=66. Their new addition includes Under Armour which is one of my favorite sports clothing brands! Yay! Grounds are kept pretty well. I wish there are more restrooms though. Sometimes I found myself walking quite a distance before I could get to one. There are probably only 2 formal sit-down restaurants in the outlet but tons of fast-food options such as Blaze Pizza, Panda Express, Rubio's, San Sai. The fast food option covers a wide range of cuisines. If you prefer a non fast-food meal, there are also lots of options across the street such as BJ's, King's Fish House, Claim Jumper, etc. Happy shopping! read more

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Posting on Apple map states it opens at 10 but they open at noon. Information should be updated to ensure proper information is displayed at all sites anytime there are hour changes. Unacceptable that according to security they are aware of the wrong hours and corporate has not made the update. Just make the update to reflect actual hours. read more

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I've been here twice now and I've seen enough. Pros: If you're in south OC it's closer than the Citadel and better than the joke outlet in San Clemente Con: It's still pretty far and you can get stuck in bad traffic by the 76 if you're unlucky. The stores here are basic outlet staples including Coach and Kate Spade, Puma, Addidas, Nike. I personally came for Kate Spade and Lucky Brand. The parking can be annoying, as the mall is in the center of a parking donut so you drive the perimeter until you're lucky enough for a spot. The facilities are dated and kinda gross to be honest. The bathrooms are super old and in need of a deep cleaning. I went to two restrooms and both smelled of mildew. read more

It's been a while since I shopped here. I finally stopped in on a slow Sunday and Covid doesn't appear to be stopping this place from being occupied. Lots of people and families perusing around the area. There are quite a few restaurants here which is a plus in my book. I noticed parts of the parking lot were cordoned off for some reason though (don't know if they are trying to limit the # of shoppers that come here because of Covid?). This outlet reminds me a little bit of Las Americas by the border except this one is a lot cleaner with better options for retail IMO. read more

Love this trendy but casual, beautifully landscaped outdoor mall in my new hood. Lots of cool stores and one of my new favorite restaurants (Bellefleur, separate review). There seems to be lots of parking all the way around the mall, but you may have to walk quite a bit to get where you're going, and when we were there (Saturday afternoon) we had to drive all the way around to the back to find a place. Once you're on the walkway within the mall, it goes forevah! Very kid friendly, places to sit down, decent restroom. There is even a snack machine in the corridor on the way to the women's restroom, in case you feel faint from lack of hunger! This place is right off Palomar Airport Road, and sandwiched between two entrances/exits of the 5 freeway. On one side is Car Country where all the car dealers are. It doesn't feel at all industrial, though. They really did a good job in making the outlet feel homey and upscale at the same time. read more

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This outlet is pretty small which makes it easy to walk from one end to another and to shop around pretty quickly. There are some main stores that you'd find at typical outlets but not that many so you probably wouldn't spend a lot of time here. There are not many places to eat here either but I heard the diner is pretty good! It doesn't get crowded and is just pretty chill overall with lots of parking spaces available. read more

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Up close parking went in on a Friday definitely more organized and less of a crowd than the outlets down south I was very pleased with the customer service definitely will be making a trip next Friday to see what new styles at a reasonable price I can find read more

I love to stop by here on the weekends to hunt for a parking spot! Seriously, this place has some significant problems. Parking is brutal, and the lay-outs is pretty, but not very practical. Carlsbad is a Simon mall, like Fashion Valley, so parking difficulties are to be expected. I wonder when they will break ground on a parking structure here? I don't think they have any plans to do this, but it seems inevitable. They can only direct the overflow parking to a limited amount of adjoining dirt lots. There's a couple of things I like about this mall. First, they have a wonderful Blaze Pizza eatery, which simply can't be topped for flash fired pizza in San Diego County. The second is the Merrell outlet. Although the prices here are no bargain, at least you get to see and try on a variety of Merrell shoes. Then you order them from Amazon or Zappos. The setting here is beautiful - close to the ocean and just below the flower fields. So the best time to come here he is on a warm spring day. But then you'll have to deal with the parking mess... read more

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Carlsbad Outlet is the big outlet on the way from LA to SD. Located about 30 miles before getting to SD. Good variety of the the typical outlet shops. Very similar lineup to Citadel. Parking lot is smaller then most outlets. Hard to find a good spot to park because of the way the outlet was set up. Very difficult to walk this outlet. It is split up into 4 sections and each section is circular. If you walk the entire outlet, you cross a lot of the same stores multiple times. read more

I went to these outlets yesterday for the first time... after going to The Flower Fields. The entire outlet area is not that huge. But it has some pretty decent stores. I learned as we were leaving we did this right... we went to the Flower Fields when they opened at 9:00 for about an hour, then went to the outlets around 10:00. When we left around 12:30pm, it was INSANELY busy - too many cars all over the parking lot, too many people... just too much for me, so I am glad we went early and left as the mass hysteria was starting. (I think there might have been some sort of easter egg hunt too, so it was CRAZY busy.) My favorite stores were Converse, Michael Kors, Pac Sun, Sun Diego Boardshop... My least favorite part of this entire experience was Rubys. Never. Again. Some other places are Rubios, Stride Rite, Baby Gap, Gap, Gymboree (which my friend said had older clothes from a previous season), Panda Express, a perfume place... and quite a few others. My friends almost 2 year old LOVED the water fountains in the middle. We spent a lot of time at those :) read more

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Carlsbad premium outlets could do a lot better with the stores they have. It seems like they are barely trying to be an outlet mall since some are just regular stores. This place does get crowded with people even on the weekends so I would suggest coming here during the week. Look online first to see if you even want to come and shop here. I do enjoy getting some shoes at Cole Haan. They have pretty good deals and their shoes are super comfortable to wear daily! I also do like the makeup store that sells different brands but I forgot the name of it. It's on the same side as Cole Haan though. So if you see it step inside because they do give killer deals!! Parking is outdoors in a lot and it is free. An ok place to come if you have other things that are close by to do. But I wouldn't suggest coming here just for the outlets. read more

I did some shopping here while I waited for a local even to start. I thought they have a good amount of quality stores with a variety of items. I visited a couple of stores including the Levi outlet, Famous Footwear, and Crate and Barrel. The center was in pretty good condition, but I was not very found of the men's restroom. They smelled of stained urine. It was bad too. I could not wait to get out of there. They offer a good size parking lot around the buildings, but during flower season, it sure fills up quickly given the fields are right next door. read more

I only come here when I am in need of something specific. They have a good amount of quality clothing stores and handbags. I usually come here if I am in need of a new handbag from Tory Burch or Kate Spade. And I like to frequent the Nike store for running shoes/clothes. Parking sucks here especially weekends and holidays. Just park across the street and walk over. $8 for valet is not worth it. Yes, it's true certain brands will make clothing and accessories for outlets only. But if you want find a good deal it's worth coming here specially when sales are happening. Tory Burch had an additional 20% the entire store including clearance. Joe's had 40% store wide. Add that on top of the outlet price plus clearance and you are golden. Saved over $50 on Joe's jeans today. And we saved $35 on new Ray Ban sunglasses our second pair would have been 25% off. I found great deals at Nike, Carters and Calvin Klein. They keep adding new stores. If you use Bare Minerals they have a store here. Prices are only better with a sale for the makeup there, today it was 20% off. Overall I don't come here unless I know what I need from the stores here. It's a good outlet and I like the deals I can find here. If you don't find anything you can always grab a bite to eat at one of the many eateries here. Parking is a mess on weekends so come early or walk over. read more

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This is an AWESOME outlet mall!!! I definitely will be coming here for Black Friday next year... My Black Friday score this year was a 50% off entire purchase at the COACH store. In fact it was so awesome, that we got back in line and got another coupon!!! So you wanna know what I scored? I bought a wallet that's what. It was originally priced at $218. Then marked down to $150. Then with the coupon it was $72! What a steal! Also I got a once priced keychain ($38) for only $13! This was also my first time seeing a Crate and Barrel factory store. Sadly I never got to venture in there. There's also a Coach Men's store, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, & god know what else there are so many stores! My only complaint is that this mall is kinda limited on food, we sucked it up and ate at ol Panda Express. read more

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Stopped into Kay's Jewelers shop to glance over the various designs and options for engagement rings and wedding bands. My fiancée and I were greeted by Barbara. Barbara was not only polite, friendly and genuine, but she was also not pushy about sales. She came from a space that honestly wanted to assist us in getting an idea in what we wanted to suite our needs. She offered some of the best customer service I've ever encountered while jewelry shopping. As many may know, there is A LOT that goes behind the designs and crafting of jewelry and Barbara was more than happy to give us all the information we required. This was definitely one of my better experiences shopping and I highly recommend here to anyone. read more

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Lots of parking spaces in this outlet mall. Pretty much the same type of stores in other city outlet malls. Clothing, high end purses, shoes, jeans, stereo, sporting goods, kids toys, luggage, food, etc. You can easily spend two or three hours just window shopping... longer if you go into a few stores. read more

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This is a pretty good outlet. It has your standard outlet stores and a few restaurants in the surrounding area. We only stopped by because it was right next door to the Flower Fields. The bathrooms were clean but everything else at this place was just average. Also, the parking here is nightmarish. You will be driving around in circles and stalking any person with a shopping bag that looks like they are leaving. read more

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First of all, shopping is not one of my favorite pastimes. And my husband hates it. period. But we were on a mission to find nice office/social event clothes to update his wardrobe. This mall offers a nice selection of men's clothes (Kenneth Cole, Barney's New York, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers). Nowhere else do I find a nice selection at excellent prices, with the merchandise neatly arranged and hung. While I do frequently shop at Nordstrom Rack and Loehmann's, I find them to be crowded, messy, and the price/quality is not always the best. At the outlet stores, you can actually shop by styles and find coordinates without having to dig through four different racks to find the matching pants! Also, the service was surprisingly good. A saleslady at Brooks Brothers actually looked in the back and called other stores to find the right size for us! BTW, if you are a super tiny or a voluptuous woman, you will totally hit the jackpot! I found my (middle) size in many things I liked, but noticed that there were always quite a few pieces in the size 2 and size 14 on the rack. Lastly, the food selection is fairly decent for a mall. There's a Ruby's Diner (have you had their milkshakes!), a Rubio's, and some of the standard mall fast food places. We ate at the San Sai Japanese restaurant- decent sushi, excellent salads and bowls- very fresh! read more

This is the closest to us and my DW favorite shopping place. All kind of stores, my favorite is Van Heusen (with Izod together) and I don't like to shop anyway. Parking could be a problem during weekends (you will see a lot of shoppers being bused) and holidays. Seniors getting discounts on Tuesdays, its a pedestrian friendly mall, the location is close to the I-5 Freeway, there are some food places - Japanese Grill, Ruby's Diner (we tried both), usual Starbucks. Ladies will like Dooney & Bourke, also Coach hand bag stores, Chico's. Shoes at Clark's, Nike, Adidas, etc. It's a small outlet mall (cannot compare it, let say to Las Americas Premium Outlets at San Ysidro on the border, it's more similar to Outlets at San Clemente, and it's little bigger then Viejas Outlets). All these malls were visited by me & my DW, so I can compare them from experience. read more

pros and cons list Pros 1. A wide variety of stores despite its small size 2. Good location Cons 1. Few Deals 2. Small compared to other outlets I come here occasionally for day trips. The center is located near the coast and just off the freeway. Comparing with other outlet centers, it is quite small. However, they have a decent selection of stores to choose from . Popular stores include, Pac Sun , Banana Republic, Sketchers, Oakley, Calvin Klein, and Polo Ralph Lauren. Despite the wide selection of stores, there are few discounts at the stores. Most of the items are not discounted. Also, the shopping center is smaller compared to other outlet centers such as the one in Palm Springs and the one in Camarillo. read more

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Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, BCBG, Juicy Couture and more. We went here after Christmas and the sales were OFF THE HOOK! I don't know if the sales are as good at other times of the year, but I was definitely impressed with the discounts during this season. The Coach store and the Juicy store had up to 70% off some items and the inventory was great! Go early in the day and save time to have lunch - you will need your strength to carry all the bags. We had to buy another luggage to take back all the stuff we purchased. It is hard to tear yourself away from the beaches for a while, but it is worth it! It's actually the best outlet I have ever been to and that is saying a lot because I love to shop! TIPS: 1) Wear good walking shoes 2) Decide what you want to spend total, it's going to be easy to over spend! 3) Take some water, it's hot in Carlsbad 4) If you love it - get it - because if you walk around and come back - it might be gone! 5) Don't assume the price on the tag is the price - ask about discounts or you could be missing a great deal! read more

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Bad service at all the different shops. They treat you terribly and it isn't worth the money.

Great shopping center with lots of big name anchor tenants. Located next to Legoland. Lots of shops and restaurants to choose from. Nike outlet, old navy, skechers, Disney!! Every shoppers dream! Different snacks and foods like Ruby's diner, Wetzels Pretzals, Nektar juice bar, Haagen Daas!!! Kettle corn! They have a Trick or Treat event for the kids this Saturday 10/20/2018 Great shopping before the holidays! Check website for coupons and get out on the mailing list. See website for more details! read more

I came here after work with co workers and I must say I scored. Went to Reebok and they were having a sale! They even give AAA members 20% off. Most people don't know that, you're welcome . I live closer to the Las America's outlets but I like to go here because there seems to be different options. There's so many choices you can't go wrong. I like catching items on sale so come here if you're looking for good deals. Also, I love that the field is literally behind the outlet! Definitely one of my favorite outlets! read more

Always a good place to go on a shopping spree. The only thing though is that Nike is currently under remodel so if that is what your after check first before making the trip there. read more