Best Shopping Malls in San Ysidro 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"

"Horton Plaza Shopping Center, a multi-story, open-air mall, is known for its eclectic architecture, people-watching opportunities and more than 100 stores and shops. Make a purchase here and you'll get three free hours of parking—ample time for shopping and exploring the surrounding Gaslamp Quarter."

"Brewing beer since 1989 at their Pacific Beach Brewery, they have since opened tasting rooms and restaurants in 10 other locations. Centrally located in the Village, their La Jolla location offers happy hour Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. They have $5 beers, bites and flights and you can enjoy the specials inside or outside on their patio."

"Time: Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.Specials: $5 beer, bites and flightsOcean View: NoWhy Go: You want to try local beer from one of our larger well-known brewersNeighborhood: Village of La JollaAddress: 1044 Wall Street, La Jolla, CA 92037"

"Because it’s in the heart of the downtown village, it’s perfect for when you’re already in the area shopping, checking out local art galleries or hitting nearby La Jolla Cove."

"It’s great to sit out on the outdoor patio and watch the fishermen coming and going. It’s a local haven for omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, fish tacos, and fish & chips. Plus, they also serve mimosas, bloody mary’s, and craft beer!"

"Time: Monday – Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.Specials: $2 off craft beers and glasses of wine | 7 apps for $7 eachOcean View: NoWhy Go: For burgers and ales in a pub setting with rotating taps of Belgian and German beers, local San Diego beers, and hard to find craft beers and microbrews from all around the globeNeighborhood: Village of La JollaAddress: 830 Kline Street, La Jolla, CA 92037"

"Day 1: Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Downtown & The Gaslamp District [Skip to Page] Day 2: Old Town, The Midway & Coronado [Skip to Page]"

"Kearny Mesa, Mira MesaYou’ve probably seen Insta-photos of SomiSomi’s gorgeous ah-boong—Korean fish-shaped waffle cones stuffed with nutella, custard, red bean or taro, topped with soft-serve in flavors like ube, black sesame, matcha or milk tea, and showered in crumbles or sprinkles. Also popular are taiyaki, aka warm Japanese fish-shaped pancakes filled with your choice of taro, custard, red beans, and more. How to order:Limited seating is available on a first-come basis."

"Head to Somi Somi for popular Korean desserts like Ah-Boong, a goldfish-shaped waffle cone filled with your choice of filling and topped with soft serve. The Taiyaki is a warm fish-shaped waffle stuffed with a choice of fillings including custard, taro, red beans and more."

"If you’re in the mood for something a little different, this quaint shop offers Korean-style soft serve ice cream in pastry cones. SomiSomi also offers unlimited toppings. Le Parfait Paris – 555 G Street"

"This family owned and operated business is located right by the pier in Ocean Beach and offers a huge variety of malts, cones, sundaes, frozen yogurt options, and sorbets but is best known for their famous Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches!. You can choose from different waffle flavors, pick your ice cream and then add toppings including options like strips of salty bacon or classic hot fudge – have them make it a sundae and it will come stacked with all the fixings!"

"You may go in for an ice cream cone, but the Hot Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich is what you'll walk out with. Lighthouse Ice Cream is a family-owned business that serves a variety of flavors with an impressive selection of toppings (from hot fudge to Oreo cookies to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups) and specialty items like sundaes and floats. Sweet Treat: Bring Fido!"

"Ice cream and beach views make for a perfect combination at this Ocean Beach institution. The real star here is the hot waffle ice cream sandwich stuffed with your choice of ice cream by Cascade Glacier or Double Rainbow Premium."