Best Shopping Malls in Rancho San Diego Area

"Splish-splash outside the food court at this upscale mall in Chula Vista. Grab a bite from the food court (there are plenty of options!). You can sit on the grass to eat (bring a blanket or towel), then it's time to cool off at the splash pad."

"2015 Birch Road Chula Vista, CA 91915 619-656-1393 150 Stores Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM  Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM  Major Retailers: Macy’s, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Barnes & Noble, AMC Theatres"

"Little guppies can splash about this fountain found on the lower level at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Grab a cup of coffee or delicious frozen yogurt and sit down at the nearby seating to enjoy the kid fun; don't worry seating is outside of the splash zone!. Even more, when done you can check out One Paseo across the street with cute shops and good eats."

"In the northern San Diego suburb of Del Mar is the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. It’s located on Del Mar Heights Road, just off of the 5 freeway. The mall is roughly a 30-minute drive north of downtown San Diego."

"12925 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130 858-793-5757 Hours vary by retailer Major Retailers: Searsucker, Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, Ralphs, Jimbo's, Mendocino Farms and specialty shops"

"Flower Hill Promenade is a popular shopping area east of the I-5 freeway in Del Mar. Here, shoppers will find a low-key, easy to navigate, multi-level outdoor environment filled with specialty boutiques ranging from high-end cheese to cigars along to luggage and upscale women's clothing. Flower Hill not only has a brand new Whole Foods Market, but also the very popular CUCINA enoteca Italian restaurant, Nothing Bundt cakes and other places to grab a bite to eat."

"2720 Via de la Valle San Diego, CA 92104 858-481-2904 15 Stores Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Major Retailers: TRE Boutique, Between The Sheets, Sun Diego, Geppetto’s Toys, Sweet Pea, Diamond Boutique, Patrick James"

"Point LomaJ-FAT’s general store carries produce, eggs, butter, baked goods like hamburger buns and tortillas, and a variety of proteins including Wagyu and Beyond burgers, rib roasts, baby back ribs, ground Italian sausage, shrim, and cooked sliced ribeye. The bar also has Jameson and ginger or Tito’s mule kits and family meals and party kits, including a Taco Tuesday package -- perfect for Cinco de Mayo (which happily falls on Tuesday this year)!. How it works: Order online for pickup or delivery"

"This unique eatery serves up San Diego seafood with sass and soul. The Surf & Soul Spot features a rotating menu, cranking out cracking-good surf items Monday through Thursday and downhome soul food Fridays and Saturdays. On “surf days,” pick from perfectly fried catfish, popcorn shrimp, and grits smothered in savory gravy."

"Seafood takes a soulful turn at this College Area restaurant. Classic baskets with your choice of fried catfish, shrimp or non-seafood options like chicken wings, come with crisp fries, garlic toast, hot sauce and housemade tartar sauce. The real star is the blackened shrimp and crab roll that’ll bring you back for more."

"Lemon Grove is home to Giardino, which is a quaint neighborhood Italian restaurant serving classic dishes alongside other creations from Italian chef and owner Marco Provino."

"Holsem Coffee’s flagship store is located in North Park and is a study in high design and progressive coffee techniques. Everything from the in-house roasted coffee to the homemade hazelnut milk and syrups as well as the traditional and gluten-free pastries are made from scratch and with the highest quality ingredients available. Pick a spot on the patio and enjoy a variety of healthy breakfast options like the gluten-free buckwheat granola with honey and coconut and fresh berries and beverages such as the Matcha Mint Latte with homemade peppermint syrup."

"North ParkThis May, the former owner of Roast Coach Coffee Bar opened Holsem Coffee, one of the newest spots in town to get your caffeine fix. This place is all about quality, sparing no expense to source the highest-grade beans from all over the globe. This small-batch roaster offers seven roasts daily like Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and its own Holsem Blend."

"Holsem Coffee is a great place for those who are looking to snap a few photos for their social network accounts while enjoying their morning drink. Not only is this place well designed with loads of natural light, but it also has some spectacular brews, creations as they call it. For example, how about a cup with spiced honey and cream?"