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!

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!

LA JOLLA VILLAGE SQUARE @ LA JOLLA…read more Parking is honestly the main reason I'm giving this shopping center three stars. The parking lot is one of the worst parts of the experience. I come here pretty often for places like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and there are also plenty of other great stores and restaurants, including Chipotle, Ralphs, and more. Unfortunately, the parking lot feels poorly designed. The layout is confusing, the turns are very tight, and it can be frustrating to navigate, especially when it's busy. That being said, I really enjoy everything else about this shopping village. It's very UCSD-friendly, so you'll see a lot of students hanging out here throughout the day. The atmosphere is great, everything is very walkable, and I love the palm trees and overall scenery. The area is also kept clean, which makes it an enjoyable place to spend time. The variety of stores is excellent, and it's convenient to be able to shop, grab food, and run errands all in one place. If the parking situation were improved, this would easily be one of my favorite shopping centers in the area. Overall, despite the frustrating parking, I still think it's a great place to visit because of the location, store selection, walkability, and overall atmosphere.

It felt utterly dreary here! This place has 2 stories and the parking routes are odd. Its simple…read morebc its just one big circle, but the parking has weird entrance points. Inside this district is just sad. Its so open with nothing in it and feels lifeless. I think there should be some couches and plants to offset the ugly flooring. They have a fencing place here. That's interesting. There's nothing that I would come here for but the theaters. The movie tickets are also more expensive here. 17$ for matinee ticket here. So, I will pass on that as well. This place is so dead the service also feels dead. I didn't enjoy being here.

I have just been charged $10 in their underground parking for 34 min. Outrageous price. I have…read moreparked there several times before and the price was much lower. Do yourself a favor and park on the street.

If you're in the La Jolla area and are looking for something to do this book store is great! They…read morehave everything you can image. Books, stationery, jewelry, greeting cards, gifts, games, unique party supplies, toys, etc. you can literally spend hours in here. The unique gift ideas are great for people who are hard to find something for. The store is huge and the staff are very helpful. This store is also very dog friendly.

Aside from books, this is one of the best places to shop for stationery and gifts in SD. I've found…read moremany cute gems here over the years, from page flags and stickers to journals and cute lil knick knacks. Admittedly, I usually stop by for everything but their books as that's usually what piques my interest at Warwick's. I've discovered so many cute stationery brands that I've never even heard of, like Girl of All Work's Page Flags and more recently, L'après-midi Travel Journals! The shop is divided into 2 halves. One side carries art/decor and jewelry made by local artists in glass displays, and as you walk further in, you'll see an extensive selection of greeting cards, notebooks, and fountain pens in glass cases. They also carry gift wrapping supplies and assorted bags. The other side carries books and has a cute children's section with plushies, including Jellycats! I do have to say, the service is not always consistent. Some of the employees definitely profile you upon entering, but there are respectable employees that are genuinely eager to help you find what you're looking for! As a local, whenever I'm unable to find something in-stores, an employee happily offers to take down my info so that they can contact me if the item arrives in-stores at some point, which I greatly appreciate. From my experience, the pricing for the stationery is fair, in fact, for some of the items that I've purchased, Warwick's prices are actually lower than what you'd find online. The L'après-midi Travel Journals retail for $18 online from the brand's exclusive US distributor, but Warwick's prices the journals at $13.95! Similarly, the Girl of All Work Page Flags retail for $7 on the brand's website, but at Warwick's, it's $5.99. Parking can be difficult if you're trying to park directly in front of the store or on the main street, but if you drive around a bit, you're likely to find a spot within a reasonable walking distance. All in all, Warwick's remains as a fun shopping destination. If you're anything like me, you'll walk in with no intention to get anything, but will walk out with a shopping bag in hand. :)

It used to be much nicer but it seems that after Covid a lot of the stores didn't survive. A lot…read moreof the restaurants closed and there are now several empty storefronts. And even though there are fewer stores, parking is still pretty bad. The spaces are small and there aren't enough. The best places are the Chicago Fire Grille and the Thai restaurant. The other places that used to be good like the poke place and the pho place are long gone.

Everything from Pho to Drugs to Religion…read more Known only by those that live or work in the immediate area, this small shopping center is a one stop life saver. I've stopped at the CVS here for emergency special occasion cards several times. Various dining options from affordable grab and go, to fancier sit downs. Perhaps the best part of this shopping center is the grassy area with a babbling brook and ducks. It's a nice tranquil walk from work. - I wouldn't recommend parking here during the lunch rush. Not a lot of places, and the spaces are as skinny as Denise Richards.