This is a beautiful, small boutique in old town San Diego, run by a tiny vivacious Korean lady of…read moremany talents. You guessed it...that's Sooky. She is very friendly and knowlegable about natural healing and carries an interesting array of holistic products and supplements. She also does free health consultations, infra red heat therapy, ear candling and permanent make up artistry. Her store also carries good quality Japanese green teas, jewelry, cosmetics, lotions, and custom women's clothing. While very expensive, her special charcoal product is THE BEST THING my husband has ever found for heartburn. It comes in powder form and should be swallowed with water. One small packet can be taken right before eating. A troublesome, especially acidic meal will have no negative effects whatsoever. It works immediate miracles even after meals. Good stuff. He swears it is far better than prescription medicines. She is a god-send and a wealth of knowlege.

Sooky is nothing short of a miracle worker…read more She is a hard worker and truly interested in helping you regain your health. I have seen her touch so many lives and help so many people, including myself. Her shop has wonderful supplements, hard to find nutritious snacks, and awesome beauty products too! Make sure you call ahead because her calendar is CRAZY full.

Ok, lets start by the reason I decided to go to Old Town on a sunny Sunday morning instead of…read morediverting my attention and my GPS towards the coastal area...another gift certificate! (I got the 3rd price at a Frida Kahlo look alike contest and one of the prizes was a $25 certificate to purchase something at the Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town). So excited to go back to Old Town with no traffic, not too many tourists and not too many expectations. And then found Ariana. Nice name for a woman and not bad for a store filled with surprise after surprise. If you like colorful and different type of clothes, this is your place. My first thought was that they were mostly catering older ladies, but the pieces are very versatile and several age groups friendly. They all have in common cool colors, pattern and whimsy! I spent a long time in the second floor (where the sales are, trying to maximize those $25!) and tried out wonderful dresses with no pressing, no hassle, all the time of this world. What a pity that everything I liked was either too small or too large, but equally pretty. Eventually I got a very cool tote bag with inspirational messages (by artist Kelly Rae Roberts, coincidentally one of my favorites) that was 50% off plus the cutest pair of socks depicting a very funny (who would say considering she always posed so serious) Frida Kahlo! Prices are touristy but check the upper floor for deals. The ladies working there are amazing, very helpful and have all the time the customer wants. I felt like I was invited to a home party surrounded by beautiful objects with warm women. Only missing thing for me there was a cup of tea and some cookies...I would have stayed even longer. So grateful for this prize and for discovering Adriana. I will come back and check the collection of lavender, purple and fuchsia wallets and also the Mexican silver jewelry. It was a feast for my eyes.

While browsing I came across a necklace I thought my daughter would like so I send her a pic. The…read morelady working at the store promptly & curtly came over to let me know there are no pictures allowed in the store. Wow! Not buying it now that's for sure! Rude!

My wife wanted to come to this shopping center area to go eat at Casa Guadalajara restaurant that…read moreis also here. I had to use the valet parking nearby since all the parking lot was already full. The restaurant had over an hour wait so we came to the shopping center to look at the stores. My wife was sad that most of the shops were already closed so she didn't have a chance to see what kind of things they had here but we'll try again the next time we're here. They don't have a lot of parking in the lot so you'll have to drive around to find a spot. My wife loved eating at the restaurant here though. They have like a little gazebo area that you can sit at here.

Bazaar Del Mundo is the shop next to Casa Guadalajara restaurant and it's the best place to walk…read moreoff the mexican meal and drinks and do some shopping without trekking to Mexico. There is free parking on their lot. Walking through this shop is always amazing and I'm always tempted to buy something whether it's for gifting, for myself or for my pup Fendi, who loves a stroll through the shop. There's usually a one person staffer who's not really helpful, but leaves you alone and doesn't bother you as you browse through many eye catching wide selection of stuff most probably over priced, but at least you didn't need to fly to Mexico Although Bazaar Del Mundo means Bazaar of the World, most of the contents are of Mexican origin, various regions of Mexico, but still within the country of Mexico. So save yourself a trip to Mexico for gifting ideas. Recommend

Not everything is vintage or used, but they have soo many nice items! Walking around was soo cool…read moreand there were a lot of amazing things to look at. Staff was great and very friendly. I ended up getting this insanely beautiful silk, beaded kimono that I fell in love with on first site. It was soo much pricier than I anticipated it to be, but it was too unique and beautiful not to get (to quote my guy). I absolutely love this store and will definitely be back to see what other goodies they get in stock!

I love visiting this shop whenever I am in Old Town. They curate such beautiful and interesting…read moreitems, jewelry, and accessories. I've bought some lovely pieces throughout the years and they are still in wonderful condition. The wonderful staff and associates here are always so kind and welcoming too! They also give great suggestions if you are looking for any particular style/item.

I came here with my wife and her family while we were waiting for our table at a Mexican restaurant…read moreacross the street. We saw that this place was already decorated for El Dia De Los Muertos. There was a lot of people here looking at the decorations and they had a live band playing. I was pushing our daughter in her stroller so it was tight here and with a lot of other people here, it's not the best place. Some shops were still open but the main attraction was the decoration and band playing. They had outdoor bars too so it's almost like a concert area. I found a nice place to park my daughter stroller and see the stage but we didn't stay long because of the loud music and crowd.

I went to Fiesta De Reyes in Old Town San Diego to celebrate my birthday and was blown away by the…read moreculture, ambiance, and wonderful food. The service was quick, friendly, and our wonderful waitress checked on us frequently. There was a large variety of selections on the menu. I got the shrimp enchiladas. The portions were very large, and great value for the price. There was also live music and dancing, which made the experience even more pleasant. Additionally, I was given a free dessert for my birthday. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Fiesta De Reyes a lot and would gladly return.

Howzit that San Diego hasn't yelped Le Bel Age yet?!? Well then to all you fashionistas out there…read morein the 619, I'm about to make you discover a real jewel of a place. It's a small funky boutique called Le Bel Age, smack dab in the middle of Mission Hills shopping district on West Lewis. I'm a fan for the simple reason that my wife loves this place. She always picks up some funky jewelry, and the place generally makes her happy. And you know what they say, right? Happy wife, happy life. Ok, so in short, they've got cool women's fashion, cool handbags (my wife picked up one of these too), and lots of fun and cool trinkets to buy. I always let her spend some money here with the implicit understanding that I'll get laid that night, so how can I possibly not be a fan of Le Bel Age? ;)

I've been shopping here for years because the clothing is so unique, fun and girly. Valerie has…read moreincredible designers that she carries from Europe as well as bargain finds. She's right now carrying jeans that are only $45. She's got great evening wear, jewelry, as well as fun jackets, sweaters, dresses and tops. I highly recommend this store. I always get compliments on the clothes I buy from Le Bel Age and I feel great in them.

Can't believe I haven't left a review yet! I happened upon…read morethis thrift in Old Town over a year ago. Yes it's tiny but they get some of the best donations to sell! Clothes = $4 yes, ALL adult clothes are $4 (some special items may be higher, like the $30 wedding dress...) Plants = yes, this thrift also sources AMAZING plants to sell and they pair it with follow up care / advice, so if you get it home and forget how to care for it, send a message and they'll happily help. Trinkets, treasures, small household items, shoes in REALLY great condition? Yep, they've got all that! Fun events? That too! Plant Bingo and propagation swaps to name a few. Hannah and Hanna are amazing.

I haven't been here since the new ownership and I've alway quite loved this place. I think I've…read moredecided that I may actually love it a little more now! The team is so delightful, uplifting and the place is a total vibe. The owners engaged with each person on some level or another and were super friendly (not the fake kind). They knew so much about plants, and as a plant girlie myself, I was diggin' it. They are all about community and care about what they put out to sell. Honest Thrift has options for everyone. Trinkets, clothes, shoes, plants, music, art etc. The pricing is affordable and fair, and their plant selection is beautiful and properly priced for a boutique style premium selection of plants of very well maintained and cared for. Heck, what you save on buying clothes for $4, splurge on your plant. If I didn't have nearly 100 plants in my own house and own my own plant business, I'd get mine from here. Do know, I'll buy cutesy things for my home and gifts for others.

TJ Maxx has been a constant in my life for a long time. It's the best place to buy things like…read moreluggage, cookware, gift bags and Skincare. I especially like this location because they have an excellent selection of Korean skin care brands that I have already like to use. They also have a lot of seasonal items without being overwhelming like HomeGoods. Don't get me wrong. I love HomeGoods, but sometimes I go in there and my head just starts spinning. I've consistently found that TJ Maxx has the best prices on these items consistently. Sometimes the line at the register is really long, but they are generally pretty efficient and you can get through it without too much pain.

There's plenty of parking even though right now during the holidays it can get pretty busy. It's a…read morereally big store with tons of options for luggage and clothing. Typically this is a cleaner store, but I think it's messy recently because of all of the holiday shoppers. They do have a restroom which requires a code for entry.

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.

Vanessa was so nice and helpful finding me some new pieces for my work wardrobe! I ended up leaving…read morewith a pair of slacks, a skirt, and a top. The store is smaller than the UTC location, but still has a great selection of clothes. The value is pricey, so keep that in mind for those that are budget conscious. The quality of clothes are nice though, so your purchases will last quite a while! I will be returning here to continue expanding my wardrobe as it's also local to where I live. Can't wait to come back!

I've never been to this store before, but I was in town visiting. It's a beautiful, large store and…read moreit's organized with perfection in mind. Everything looked like it belonged in a magazine. I feel like it was very welcoming...especially due to the displays and merchandising. I don't personally love the clothes enough for the prices, but that's just a personal preference. It's just not completely my style. However, it is a beautiful store overall.