SHOPPING
Places to do some shopping while you’re in town…
HORTON PLAZA - Get Directions
10 minute walk
Since it’s opening in 1985, Horton Plaza has been a unique shopping experience for visitors and residents of San Diego. Located next the the Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Plaza boasts over 130 stores and some of the most interesting architecture in the downtown area. Catch a movie while you’re there at the theatre located on the top floor!
HILLCREST - Get Directions
20 minutes via bus
Hillcrest is a neighborhood in San Diego, California northwest of Balboa Park and south of Mission Valley. Hillcrest is known for its tolerance, diversity, and locally-owned businesses, including restaurants, cafés, bars, clubs, trendy thrift-stores, and other independent specialty stores. Hillcrest has a high population density, compared to many other neighborhoods in San Diego, and it has a large and active lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
LITTLE ITALY MERCATO - Get Directions
30 minute walk or 18 minutes via trolley
The Little Italy Mercato (9:00am -1:30pm on Saturdays) is the city market for downtown San Diego residents and visitors with more than 100 booths lining Date Street from Kettner to Union offering farm fresh produce, artisan foods and specialty items. So grab a cup of coffee, a panini or stock up on fresh vegetables for a week of healthy meals while staying with us at the hostel.
FASHION VALLEY MALL - Get Directions
50 minutes via trolley
A beautiful outdoor shopping center featuring 200 stores & restaurants. Five department stores include: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and JCPenney.
Features stores such as: Tiffany & Co., M.A.C., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Coach, Max Studio, Juicy Couture, BOSS Stores, James Perse, Gucci, Henri Bendel and more.
LAS AMERICAS OUTLETS - Get Directions
60 minutes via trolley
Located just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, this shopping center is the area’s largest outlet center. With 125 stores featuring Adidas, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Bebe, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Guess, J.Crew, Kenneth Cole, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more plus an excellent choice of eateries and restaurants. Stroll through the center’s beautiful courtyards with fountains, statues and elegant architecture and enjoy savings of 25% to 65% every day.
