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Nordstrom Rack in la jolla is a discount retail store located in the shops at la jolla village,…read moreoffering a wide selection of name brand clothing, shoes, and accessories. Pros: This is a solid spot for finding discounted name brand items if you are willing to look through the racks. There is a decent variety of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories, and you can sometimes find really good deals depending on timing. The store is organized by section, which makes it easier to browse compared to some other discount stores. It is also in a large shopping center, so it is convenient to pair with other errands or food stops nearby. Staff are usually helpful when you need assistance with locked items or sizing, and checkout is generally quick even when it is busy. Cons: The biggest issue is inconsistency. Some visits have great finds, while other times the selection feels picked over or limited. It also gets very crowded, especially on weekends or during sales, which can make shopping feel a bit hectic. Parking can also be annoying during peak hours since the plaza is shared with many other stores. Verdict: Overall, this is a reliable place for discounted shopping if you are patient and go at the right time. Weekdays or off peak hours are usually the best for selection and a smoother experience.

NORDSTROM RACK @ LA JOLLA…read more Parking is available in the plaza, and there were plenty of open spots when we arrived. The store is located in a nice shopping center with several other businesses nearby, including ice cream shops and other retail stores. This Nordstrom Rack is quite large and has a great selection. I especially loved browsing the home decor section and candles. I found a Sand + Fog candle that was 50% off, which was such a great find. They also carry a lot of smaller items and travel-sized products. My boyfriend picked up a few items, and we noticed a lot of merchandise from brands like TravisMathew at significant discounts. There are definitely plenty of high-end brands available at great prices. They also have an impressive shoe selection. Overall, I really enjoy shopping at Nordstrom Rack because there are always amazing deals on quality brands. The staff was friendly, the store was clean and organized, and the shopping experience was enjoyable. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

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Aritzia

2.7(75 reviews)

Updating my review for this location. Shopped for some shorts, they didn't have my size in store so…read morethe sales associate Mckenzie assisted me by looking for my size, style and color online and as I checked out at the register, we were good to go. Prices are still insane for this store but it is what it is. Great quality so makes sense. Customer service was excellent this time around. Aritzia in general needs to carry large sizes though.

I had such a wonderful experience shopping here last night. I was looking for some work trousers…read moreand one of the male employees was super helpful. I wish I got his name but he was so personable and loved his fashion. He even recommended me some extra pieces that would go well with my trousers. I fell in love with one of the shirts he recommended me. The fitting room situation is a bit different as I would prefer I private mirror inside the room but the staff always gives great advice and I even found another trouser someone else was wearing. The prices are definitely on the pricey side but they are high quality and forever pieces.

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Atlas

4.0(2 reviews)

Literally my new favorite store at UTC! They carry small up & coming local brands who specialize in…read morejewelry, clothing, hair accessories, bathing suits and even sunscreen/lotions and hats! They have a great selection and a good price for most of the items! People working there have been so helpful and have always answered my questions so professionally and they are so super sweet! I bought two necklaces here and a bracelet. It's just so my vibe!

First time at this new store and it was overwhelming in space, underwhelming in the stuff they…read moresell. I saw the exact ring I bought at Free people super cheap for 3 times more. The prices are a bit too much for the styles and quality. Honestly I was expecting more cutting edge jewelry but I saw the same as in cheap stores. Overall the store is confusing, is like a warehouse of various indie designers or brands but it did not give the the cool factor impression.

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Bouluci Boutique

4.6(197 reviews)

4.0 mi•La Jolla

A beautiful selection of clothing and would definitely go back! The owner was super helpful as well!read more

Love this boutique! Every time I come here I end up finding at least 1 or 2 things I need to add to…read moremy closet. The owner is always so helpful and sweet too! She buys pieces from Italy and it's fun to see what she brings in next.

Our beautiful and unique pieces are from Italy, France, abroad and of course... our beautiful USA too!

We have the most beautiful dresses from Italy, Brazil, abroad and of course... our beautiful USA.

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We have the most beautiful and comfortable pieces from Europe, Brazil, and of course... our beautiful USA.

Blue Apparel

4.2(23 reviews)

3.8 mi•La Jolla

Great selection of wearables that don't look run down. Their color schemes for clothing are top…read morenotch!

We found this little store because we parked nearby. Lots of cute La Jolla logo magnets- many…read moreoptions for tourists. There were sea life, such as sea turtles, those vintage cars (that held surf boards, the ones with the wood panels). We bought one. It is bright and colorful. The magnets were $4.99 and under. This is a small store, but it is stocked well and has some womens clothing that actually caught my eye. I saw a thin light La Jolla logo hoodie at $30 and a La Jolla logo heavy winter fleece hoodie at $50. I don't normally consider clothing like this, but they were really cute. (Hubby thinks I have too much.) There were t-shirts and other things, but I didn't really look at them in detail. The clerk was nice. No other customers besides us. There are a lot of little shops in the area, more competition.

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Westfield UTC

3.4(923 reviews)

0.0 mi•University City

Established in 1977

Luxury

If you filter to negative reviews you'll see that almost every one mentions parking costs. If you…read morecan ignore that or if you're lucky enough to live within trolley/walking distance (as my brother who I'm visiting is) it's a really phenomenal mall. There's a great range of both high-end (Hermes, Chanel, Tiffany, Carolina Herrera, etc) and affordable (Uniqlo, H&M) shopping along with both expensive and fast-casual dining. I love going to Marugame Udon for lunch and grabbing a quick bite, or Haidilao for hot pot if I want something a little nicer. There's also a VERY popular Din Tai Fung here. In addition, there's a food court with some fast food options, a Shake Shack, etc. It's a beautifully maintained and designed outdoor mall with plenty of space to sit and lots of kiosks where you can get coffee or small treats. Overall it's a phenomenal mall (maybe I'm biased because I haven't had to deal with parking though) and I'll definitely return.

It's a nice mall, but sometimes it takes awhile to find parking and to get out of the parking lot…read more Note that the 2 hours free parking got cut down to only 1 hour free, and the time is counted from when you enter to when you get to the gated exits. I used to come here often to walk around and browse, but with the new limitations, I'm not visiting unless I have to.

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Thread & Seed - La Jolla

4.8(8 reviews)

4.0 mi•La Jolla

Super cute store in La Jolla, came for the runway show for FWSD that they put on and it was such a…read morefun event! The shop has some really cute summer outfits and accessories and they even had a few styles shown at the runway that were so pretty!

This is my favorite boutique clothing store in San Diego County. Thread & Seed is all about…read moreintentional styling with high-quality fashion statement pieces. I feel FABULOUS whenever I wear their one-of-the-kind merchandise. The staff are super friendly and very helpful making it a welcoming atmosphere. I always have a positive shopping experience in this unique down-to-earth boutique. I especially loove their Insider Rewards Member and Community Events. I can't wait to try the Build-a-Box gifting service. I highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-)

Build-a-Box with our team of Client Specialists

The perfect gift!

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Thread + Seed's clothing section organized by color profiles

Anthropologie

3.8(66 reviews)

I've been an Anthropologie customer for almost two decades... today, I stopped in to check out…read moretheir fall merch. The store was nicely organized & there were lots of cute clothing items. They're heavily promoting their Maeve brand. They also had a little shoe feature which I hadn't seen before. I checked out the sale items & they had a good selection, but nothing caught my eye. Then as I was poking around the Maeve section, I noticed a really cute white button down with embroidered horses on it. Then I spotted a couple of sweaters with a horse motif, some really adorable red trousers & a red shirt that said "Ciao Bella". I brought the goods into the changing room, and ultimately decided on the white blouse with the horses. I was happy to note that there is a 20% discount for students and teachers as well. Anthropologie skews on the higher end for everything from clothes, to candles, to toiletries & costume jewelry. Prices get a little better for sale items, but most of the time, everything is still pricey. Anthropologie's clothes do tend to be well-made and quality on the whole & when building or curating your wardrobe, you can find some pieces that will be favorites for years to come. Both gals who helped me were very nice. Peace.

Walking through Anthropologie, poisoning myself with the toxic fumes they pump into the store to…read moremake it smell like a sugar cookie crack den and developing a horrible migraine from it, I spotted a beautiful jacket. Suede... lined with shearling, with more shearling on the cuffs and collar. Designed by Mother, $450. I wanted to take it home with me. Then I checked the label... 100% polyester. Anthropologie, what on earth are you doing selling an almost $500 after taxes jacket that's made of plastic??? I walked around and so many things were a similar circumstance. Who is curating these stores?? People don't come into Anthropologie to buy trash bags and get a headache and burning lungs from air freshener or whatever it is they pump into the air. Bring back the integrity of the store. Otherwise, you're just a severely overpriced SHEIN, Temu, Amazon. The girls who worn here are always nice though, not their fault corporate is ruining the brand.

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Zara

1.7(170 reviews)

Aaron in the men's department was so efficient, kind and helpful while the store was incredibly…read morehectic on a Sunday during the summer sale. Both floors had super long lines but he really made the process less painful and even, dare I say, enjoyable?! A+ customer service.

Went to this Zara store at the UTC Westfield mall. It's convenient location if you want to visit…read moremultiple brands. It has a good selection for women, kids, and men's clothing. Good prices although sometimes the quality isn't great. Service is hit or miss and some employees are indeed dismissive as other reviews mention.

Must be giving away free shopping bags lol

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You can't shop here because everything is on the floor and beyond disorganized.

Brilliant Earth

3.7(101 reviews)

0.2 mi•University City

Walk-ins welcome

Offers payment plans

Don't just skip this shop... RUN!!!…read more My fiancée, Chris, proposed with a ring from Brilliant Earth in April. And side stones have fallen out not just once, but THREE times. I have had my ring in their repair shop (which is not local) longer than I've been wearing my ring. Customer service is slow, not understanding, and downright painful. I don't wear my ring when I work out, wash dishes, sleep, I don't even wear it every day. Completely unacceptable. And you best believe I have already talked multiple friends out of using them for future business. There is little return on value. I hope they take better measures to reconcile our purchase and offer us a full refund.

I can't express how frustrated I am with this company! My now husband purchased an engagement ring…read morefor me in April 2025. In August 2025, I came into the UTC store for a resize, since it was too loose, but the lady advised against it since I was pregnant and your ring finger size fluctuates...Well I went back to the store recently for a resize and the lady at the counter said I was out of my 1 year warranty by 2 months, for a complementary resize. I had mentioned that I went in during my 1 year warranty period and asked for one but they wouldn't count that. Are you serious?! I was literally pregnant and I did inquire within my warranty period. I reached out to customer service and they offered me 50% off a new brilliant Earth setting in the correct size. I literally just want my ring resized, and I feel ripped off paying $150 at the store. I could also go on about how difficult it was for my husband to even purchase and receive this ring with their terrible customer support. Save your money and go elsewhere, this company has awful customer service and does not value their customers.

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