Village Faire Shopping Center is located in the heart of Carlsbad. It is also close to the beach…read more It is a Victorian style architecture building. It is a two level shopping center with a nice central fountain. Elevator is available. They have numerous seating all around the shopping center. The center has a very relaxing atmosphere which makes it fun to walk or shop around. Parking is available, but you can park around in the street. It could be challenging sometimes. There are different types of shops and restaurants around. For example; you can find coffee shops, bobba shop, Gelato,ramen restaurant, sushi restaurant, Italian restaurant, clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, board game shop, art gallery, dentist office and more. I enjoyed shopping at many shops there and trying the coffee shop, gelato and sushi restaurant.

Its charming outdoor shopping center with a laid-back coastal vibe. Located just steps from the…read morebeach, it offers a diverse mix of boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a perfect spot to spend a leisurely afternoon. The open-air layout is beautifully landscaped, featuring fountains and plenty of seating areas to relax. I found unique clothing, jewelry, and gift stores, while food options range from casual eateries to sit-down restaurants, catering to a variety of tastes, including vegetarian choice, coffee shops and ice cream parlors for a quick treat. Parking can be a bit tricky during peak times, the ambiance and proximity to Carlsbad Village's other attractions make it worthwhile. Whether you're looking for a quick bite, a special gift, or just a stroll, Village Faire offers a delightful mix of coastal charm and convenience.

Parking is easy, it's clean, and there's a solid mix of stores. Can get crowded on weekends but…read moreduring the week it's smooth. Not a destination mall, just a reliable shopping center that gets the job done.

The shopping center is a local staple of Encinitas that was built by the county before the city…read moreincorporated in the 1986, and the proof is the the parking lot layout and the tight circulation. 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!

Why and when did you add PAID PARKING !!'…read more Now there's a bunch of empty spaces because nobody pays for the parking ridiculous, The food and stores are expensive enough

I've been coming to One Paseo since they're originally opened years ago. The location is right off…read morethe five freeway. They have a plethora of stores and restaurants but my favorites are definitely Sephora, Pigment and Salt & Straw. When in the mood to drink beer and whatnot, I love Hardland Brewery! The location at One Paseo is one of my top 5 faves. Parking is adequate. The recently installed a "Premier Paid Parking" option on the 1st level of the parking garage. You can easily just scan the QR code and pay - the only thing that's not cool about this is the minimum amount of hours they have is three hours. They need to have an option where it can be 1-2 hours. I've never stayed for three hours or longer here. However, there is free parking on multiple levels of the structure. Yesterday when I came during the day on a Thursday... It was quite packed! There are customer service of staff at Sephora, Pigment and Salt & Straw is amazing. They have a nice selection of stores such as Roark, Fjall Raven, Faherty, Lululemon, Marrow and more. As far as restaurants, they house North Italia, Jan's Health Bar (their smoothies are my fave esp the Chunky Monkey), Postino (great menu and happy hour menu), Nick's Del Mar, Shake Shack, Cava and more. My ultimate most favorite thing about this place is that it's extremely pet friendly! My favorite thing to do is after shopping I go get myself a scoop of ice cream at salt and straw and then sit and eat out on the sitting area outside with my dog. Pricing at One Paseo is anywhere from mid to moderate to high. my reason for my four star review instead of five is the premier paid parking. The three hour minimum isn't cool with me. Please have a 1 or 2 hour option. Overall, this is a nice place to go with a friend or a partner or family and a group of friends to just hang out and enjoy the day/night.

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!

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).

For a small shopping center, Del Rayo is pretty nice. The building exteriors are keeping with…read moreCalifornia Mision style. Del Rayo has a USPS substation, a bank, restaurants, coffee shop, personal services, and retail shops ... but no food or convenience stores. There is an automotive service station. About 12 minutes from home, we come here for the restaurants, the Sunday farmers market, and occasionally for the post office.

I love this shopping center! It doesn't have all the amenities (no grocery store), but it has…read moreplenty of shops/businesses with a small sprinkling of restaurants/cafes, and one of very few gas stations in the area. There's a very reasonable amount of parking for the amount of businesses, and it's at in intersection so it's easy to get in and out of. One of the highlights is the wonderful weekly farmer's market. Live music plenty of stands, the works! Not the biggest farmer's market but I think its smaller size makes it more family friendly. My biggest complaint is that one of the largest spaces is a revolving door of restaurants. It used to be a really good sushi place, then it turned into Tr3o (I'm still getting over it closing, that place had delicious, unique food), and it's now being renovated into- surprise!- another restaurant. The silver lining is that the restaurants are always good, but that makes it even more disappointing when they close.

Located right along the 101 in Downtown Encinitas, there's a cute, open market. There were around…read more20-25 vendors selling clothes, jewelry, health food and more. My sister found a couple shirts from the various vendors and I got a permanent bracelet from Hara Jewels. I was torn between the permanent bracelet and the charm bracelets she has, but I'll definitely be coming back for one of those bracelets. Everyone was friendly and open to negotiating on prices (when it came to the clothes). They are open Saturday's and Sunday's until 4pm!

Seaside Bazar is an outdoor marketplace consisting of multiple vendors selling artsy goods and…read moreitems such as tapestries, vegan purses, tie died products and crystals. With a range of goods from local handcrafted items to vintage and imports, Seaside Bazar attracts a diverse crowd. At this location you will undoubtedly encounter plenty of hippies, spiritual people, stoners, and mind body enthusiasts of every ethnicity and gender. I stopped by with two of my friends on Sunday and someone said that she had never been in the bazaar yet had noticed it for years. My other friend chimed in with, "I do not need a dreamcatcher or crochet plant holder". It is a great place to people watch, and I find it ironic that someone has built a giant art project featuring a surfing Buddha made entirely of trash, given that many of the products sold there are going to end up there. The symbolism of Encinitas culture is hard to ignore with Paramahansa Yogananda's Ashram Center and Meditation Gardens perched above one of the greatest surfing spots in the world.