Encinitas Ranch Town Center is a large, suburban shopping center comprised mostly of large stores…read morelike Target, Ross, Stater Brothers, and Total Wine & More. There are a number of casual eating venues, banks, professional services, and other retailers. The Target and Stater Brothers here are two of our favorites. There's plenty of parking, and access is quite easy.

I love this shopping center. Whenever I'm in town I seem to end up here for one thing for another;…read morethey really have everything. The parking lot(s) can get a little crazy, but it's actually not as bad as other locations. And there's plenty of parking, so no issues there. What I like about this center is that it has a little bit of everything. They have fast food (McDonald's), sit-down restaurants (BW3, Thai food, Indian food, etc.), shopping (Target), and plenty of other places I just haven't even noticed yet. I wish I lived near a shopping center like this, it truly is a one-stop shop for anything you need.

This outdoor shopping center is very well maintained and groomed. You will find upscale brands like…read moreJohnny Was, Lululemon, Yeti, Alo, and Madewell and so on. There is also a Jimbo's grocery store and several different restaurants. Henry's and Parakeet Cafe are the newer additions to the existing lineup. The Forum hosts community events on major holidays as well as free workout events on the weekends. I recently went to their Art and Walk walkaround event and loved it, there were food samples from the participating restaurants, wine tasting and live music. Overall great vibes and fantastic event. I enjoy coming here for a coffee, shopping or a bite to eat.

The forum is a nice outdoor Mall with a relaxing vibe. It has a mix of high-end retail shops such…read moreas Johnny Was and regular atores such as ULTA and Urban Outfitters. The upstairs section does not have any retail shops but several spas, a nail salon, an urgent care, optometrist, dentistry, orthodontist, and a Yoga place. The Forum also has Apple store, several restaurants, SusieCakes, McConnell's ice cream shop and more. There are ample parking spots everywhere around the Forum. I enjoyed walking around while I did some shopping

This is a fairly large suburban shopping center anchored by a Ralph's, CVS and Trader Joe's. There…read moreare a number of restaurants and other retailers. Parking is plentiful, but the car park needs serious resurfacing.

Not much to say other than its a great place to park when you visit Encinitas! Aside from that it…read moreis centrally located, and a short walk from most of the great restaurants, shops, and even the beach. Caution....don't visit the public restrooms because they are always disgusting! Dirty, neglected, un-stocked, smelly!

Great local center with nice eats and great outdoor seating, perfect for Summer! Thursdays are…read moreespecially great during the Summer, you can grab a bite eat and a drink or two and stroll down the street and check out the classic cars for cruise night. They also have live music in the Lumberyard courtyard. We went on a Thursday evening around 5pm, it wasn't too crowded. It really started to pick up around 6:30pm. Plenty to wander and do, great way to spend a Summer evening for sure!

Every time that my wife and I travel to San Diego, somehow we always find our way to the Carlsbad…read morePremium Outlets. Sometimes I will just be the two of us, and sometimes a larger group. Stopping by the Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a fun outing for anyone looking to shop a nice set of outlet stores in Carlsbad where the weather is typically lovely outside. There are plenty of stores along with some food options. There are some name brand stores and some stores not tied to name brands. There are deals regularly, especially around times like Black Friday and before and after any holiday. I often take a book and read it outside in a comfortable chair (hopefully out of the sun) while waiting for her to shop. When we went with her parents once, I sat with my father-in-law outside and we eventually stopped by Starbucks for a beverage. There are more than 85 stores and restaurants at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets. My wife's favorite is the Ann Taylor Factory Store. There is also a Coach Outlet, Gap Factory, Michael Kors Outlet, and so much more. Some of the restaurant options include a Blaze Pizza, Starbucks (of course!), Jersey Mike's, Ruby's Diner, Rubio's Coastal Grill, Wetzel's Pretzels, Tea Monks, Panda Express, Oasis Tacos, Mot'to Japanese Grill, and Haagen Dazs. There are other restaurants a short drive from the Outlets if more sit-down restaurants are desired. There are plenty of sales, discounts, and deals. Each day, different sales are listed on their website at https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/carlsbad/deals. There are also military, teacher, and student discounts (all published on their website). Be prepared to share IDs accordingly when taking advantage of the discounts. There is also a free Elite Rewards membership, which you can find out more about at https://plus.simon.com. Each store has its own hours though the general hours at 10 AM to 7 PM from Monday through Thursday, 10 AM to 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM to 7 PM on Sunday. Other amenities of the Carlsbad Premium Outlets include accessible parking, ATMs, a baby changing station, bike racks, drinking fountains, EV charging stations, family restrooms, nursing mother's lounge, public restrooms. strollers, wheelchairs, and so much more. You can read more about the Carlsbad Premium Outlets at https://www.premiumoutlets.com.

Was hoping for an Old Navy or Lane Bryant store. The toilet…read morepaper in the restrooms is awful! The public beaches have better toilet paper! This is not even 1/2 ply!

The shopping center is a new staple of Encinitas that was built recently and the Walmart filled a…read moreformer Home Depot showroom. Because of this the parking lot fills up quickly, since the parking ratios for the showroom and full retail for Walmart are vastly different, so there appears to be shortage. It can be hard to maneuver your car around and get into the somewhat tight spaces. However, don't let this complaint limit why you'd come here since there's variety of dining and shopping eats to suit everyone!

We've visited here twice in the last weeks, and it's still a very good shopping experience. I like…read morethe two levels store layout, and traff moves smoothly through here.

Groceries Gas…read more Car repair Home improvement Food Office supplies Banking Beauty What are you looking for? They have quite a selection here. Most notably a few empty spaces that have been vacant for at least a year. The rent must be high! Hence mostly A paper tenants. They have been replacing the landscaping to be more water wise. The Bar Method is my favorite place with Sprouts and Marshall's tied in second place.

Parking to expensive Would rather walk to location instead…read more Not that many selection in stores. Over priced clothing. Parking is only worth it if you're dining at a restaurant.

A great place to sit, grab a bite to eat or a drink and just relax and enjoy the sunshine! Del Mar…read morePlaza has several dining and shopping locations. Whether you are in the mood for Monarch or a French pastry and a coffee, sit down or grab and go there are plenty of options. Within walking distance of the beach Del Mar Plaza is a great location where you can eat and go for a walk. A few of the locations offer happy hour during the week and most have a good selection of bites and drinks at decent a decent cost. There is plenty of parking (paid underground parking structure) and most everywhere we have gone the staff have always been great. It does get supper busy during the weekends and evenings especially during the Summer. If you're lucky you may even catch a show from some local musician's (including the very talented SOR students). Can't beat the view either!

This mall is adequately named as there are only 5 stores in the corner shopping center. It is old…read moreand sports that weathered look, however it is one of the last remaining original structures left in Historic Downtown Encinitas so it gets cool status from me. I can name all of the shops for obvious reasons: Thrifty Threads, Book Tales, Encinitas Barbers (and this place is definitely an original), Encinitas Coin & Jewelry, Antiques, Sterlingware & Investments, (good for repair and collectors). It appears that you can do it all here but maybe not in grand style.

Blink and you'll miss it…read more It's one of the original strip malls in Encinitas being over several decades old. Its tenant mix supports that legacy: Encinitas Coin and Jewelry (a jewelry store), Encinitas Barbers (old school barber shop, non-hipster variety), Book Tales (a loving bookstore), Antiques Sterlingware and Investments (collector's items), and Thrifty Threads (a second hand clothing store).

Pretty decent mall on the border of O'side and Carlsbad. It's got a decent selection of stores but…read moreI wouldn't call it "high end" - but, for me, that's a good thing. Doesn't seem like it gets crowded very often but, then again, malls ain't what they used to be (I've been here a few times now). This mall has some cool stores and, interestingly, a section at the back end of the mall for collectibles and such...almost like a mini Frank and Sons (IYKYK). For the stores I've visited, my interactions were largely positive - friendly, helpful staff. Some stores are more expensive than others but it depends on what you're looking for and how much you're willing to spend. Remember - it's a mall. Would definitely return to check out some movies, for sure the comic store and collectible section at the back end of the mall on second floor.

I ended up stopping by the Shoppes at Carlsbad while trying to find the Luna Grill restaurant in…read moreCarlsbad. My family and I were staying at Legoland, and one evening, we decided to eat at Luna Grill. We couldn't find the entrance to the restaurant, but the directions kept providing the location at The Shoppes at Carlsbad. We ended up parking, and exploring some of the stores inside, until we found out the restaurant was located on the opposite side of the main entrance and you go inside the restaurant outside of the mall. While exploring inside the mall though, it did have a lot of stores and entertainment available. It was nice that it was indoors and there looked to be a lot of other dining options available! There was plenty of parking spots too! If you're visiting Legoland theme park, and staying a few days, I'd recommend stopping by this mall. It was nice to take a break from the theme park and you can get a chance to go shopping!