I only have two malls i consistently go in San Diego, the Fashion Valley Mall and the UTC Mall…read more However, UTC mall is more of a leisure... to walk around and kill time, for my son to play at the playground, for the festivities on the holiday season especially Xmas, to have family fun dates and good food experiences at nearby restaurants and the mall I always go to every time I have issues with my Apple iPhone and techs. The fashion Valley Mall tho, is my main mall. This is the mall where I actually do most of my shopping. We watch movies at the AMC theater when we have extra time and get food at the cafeteria/food court area after hours of walking. My son never misses going inside the Laderach to get a free taste, the best chocolate there is. We love going to this mall, especially with my son now being a teenager, we would most likely be doing lots of our shopping activities here especially at his favorite boutiques, like the zumies, Hollister, Rayban, and plenty others I do not recall.... We also love going to The escape room where the mall is. My favorite is the Nordstrom Rack! ;) The holidays tho could get really packed and busy but there's alot of nice things to see and lots of good deals to look forward to.

I will never come back to Fashion Valley Mall again…read more I was very disappointed with my experience. The mall itself has great stores, but what stood out to me was the number of homeless individuals throughout property. As a shopper, I did not feel comfortable walking around the mall. My two young kids were very uncomfortable, I have to move them from the food court and sit and eat elsewhere. For a high-end shopping destination, I expected a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming environment. Management needs to do a better job maintaining the property and ensuring guests feel comfortable while shopping. Unfortunately, this experience was enough that I won't be returning.

CONVENIENT (4 stars)…read more Clairemont Town Square?! lol. It deserves a yelp review. It has all the basic necessities! Sure, it's just a plaza but a plaza with much potential. Perfect for a local neighborhood plaza with grocery store, banks, some simple shopping, few chain eateries, a boba shop, etc. I can invision this plaza glowing up in the next several years as the neighborhood becomes more appreciated in value thru the coming years. What I like the most were the two banks I use literally near/next to each other - convenient to make physical transfers. Basic shopping for food or to grab a bite to eat after simple errands. Call me old, but I appreciate the convenience of everything being close by and all in the same area. Until the next visit...

Clairemont Town Square Shopping Center houses many stores and eateries. Depending on what side…read moreyou're visiting, there's ample shared parking. My number one reason for visiting is the Ace Hardware store!! We needed to change the locks on our front door so we came here. They had the kit available when everyone else was out of stock. We had visited Butcher and Cheese many times and were saddened they had closed its doors. There's a Burlington Coat Factory, Petco, Michael's, Von's grocery store, Bank of America, Five Below, and much more! Overall, a nice shopping center with many options!

I had so much fun exploring Tokyo Central & Main! What makes this place unique is that it's…read moreactually made up of three separate stores--two grocery markets and one dedicated to merchandise featuring everything from adorable Japanese plushies and cookware to cosmetics, electronics, and so much more. And yes...I had to explore all three! Both markets were bright, clean, and incredibly well organized. One of my favorite sections was the tea aisle. As someone who absolutely loves tea, I was in heaven. Their selection is huge, with everything from loose-leaf teas to powdered varieties that you don't typically find in traditional American grocery stores. I'll definitely be back to stock up on a few new favorites. I originally stopped in to purchase a matcha whisk set, but it was a little more than I wanted to spend. That didn't stop me from finding a few treasures, though! I ended up browsing the cookware section and picked up a beautifully designed set of reusable chopsticks along with beginner-friendly M-shaped training chopsticks. One unexpected highlight was getting to try a hand massage machine. It applies pressure to acupuncture points throughout your hand, and wow--it felt amazing! I'm seriously considering going back just to buy one. The produce section also looked fresh and inviting, so I can definitely see myself returning to shop for groceries. Plus, since my sons love anime, I already know they'll enjoy checking out the merchandise store with all the fun Japanese collectibles and character items. Whether you're looking for authentic Japanese groceries, unique kitchenware, specialty teas, or fun gifts, Tokyo Central & Main is absolutely worth visiting. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend stopping by--you'll probably leave with more than you planned, just like I did! And you already know you can always thank me later

Very well maintained store, hardworking staff keep it immaculate. Easy parking…read more I was able to get exactly what I needed- a tawashi -kitchen scrubber- and check out very quickly, no line, and maximum efficiency. The scrubber is very inexpensive and my new favorite tool to clean fruits and veggies.

Hotel is an heritage fixture on La Jolla Beach. Clean rooms, great beach service (umbrellas,…read morechairs, food delivery), on perfect California beach.

I've been waiting for this new plaza to open in the heart of La Jolla where as they say, " you can…read moredine, shop, and play!" La Plaza La Jolla, 2015. The plaza is just getting under way with and leading the spear hear has been Catania with its wonderful Coastal Italian Cuisine, followed by Elixir with it delectable crepes and smooth coffees. Recently opened, the Beaming Super Food Cafe provides convenient pure organic foods. Coming soon is Le Petit Bistrot with Parisian home style cuisine this coming winter 2016. The plaza has a few shops already with more to come. The shops available now are Kenneth Barlis Boutique, Azzurra Capri, La Scarpa, and opening very soon, YOGASMOGA for all you yoga lovers! The plaza is three levels with stairs and elevators, has a quaint comfortable outside seating area, large potted Dracaenas, and with a Spanish and Moroccan architecture. There are still a variety of spaces available, so there should be nice new shops and perhaps some new eateries as well. Oh yes, the Jeff Mitchum Art Gallery has just opened too.

So much fun!! If you spend $10 and dont win you're guaranteed a prize from the level 1 machines. I…read morespent $20 and won twice. Will be coming back :) The retail stuff to the back is also so cute!

We had so much fun here! Dropped $50 on tokens and were told we were guaranteed 5 plushies. I've…read morebeen to many claw arcades and this is the first that has a "guaranteed" policy. We ended up winning 4 plushies from playing machines and were able to pick 1 more from any machine to hit our 5. We then traded those in for larger prizes from their selection. Service was very friendly and the machines are clean and in great shape. Kawaii House isn't huge but we found more than enough interesting things to play. Plushies are cute with a variety of characters and items. Their guaranteed policy de-risks playing and spending money here since you know you'll be able to walk away with something!

Plaza Sorrento in Mira Mesa gets 3/5 stars from me. It's a solid neighborhood spot with a mix of…read morechain restaurants and local eats. Grab a quick bite at one of the food court spots or do some grocery shopping at Aldi. Parking's a bit of a pain, but it's manageable. Not a destination, but decent if you're in the area.

This is a nice neighborhood shopping center anchored by an ALDI but featuring various professional…read moreservice retailers. There are two full-service gasoline stations, fast food and sit down casual restaurants -- including Vietnamese and Thai. The food court on the west side is nice. My major gripe is no direct access to the center from Mira Mesa Blvd.

Pleasant atmosphere. The staff is always friendly and helpful. I always feel so much better after…read morehaving a hydration treatment.

Overall, a pretty average medium strip mall. Conveniently located and has services such as dental,…read moregrocery store, several places to eat, and banking to name a few. Only complaint is the "30 minute" parking by Orange Theory Fitness. No where else in this shopping center is there "timed" parking and what makes even less sense, the sessions at Orange Theory are 60 minutes with occasional 90 minute sessions. Whats more, all the marked "30 minute" parking spaces are right in front of Orange Theory and don't impact any of the parking to the two nearby businesses... Vons and Union Bank. The 30 minute parking spaces benefit no other businesses except for Orange Theory. You can go to the website for the shopping center and use the "contact" form to reach out to them, but they never reply. There is no business name for the managing company and therefore, no way to contact them to inquire about this absurd parking issue. Overall, a decent shopping mall for all the local residents but sad when they limit the parking like this and the only people who would use these spaces, need a minimum of 60 minutes.

Great place to get some steps in and pick up a few things. If under an hour parking is free,…read moreotherwise it was fairly reasonable.

The area is so pretty and fun to explore. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great…read moreshopping experience in San Diego!