Best Shopping Malls in Encinitas Area

"Yet another Westfield shopping mall, North County (Fair) serves the North County bedroom communities of Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, etc. This large, two-level indoor mall is of mid-1980s vintage with your usual allotment of department stores and shops (JC Penney, Sears, Nordstrom). Before Westfield took it over, it was known as North County Fair, and people still refer to it as that."

"272 E Via Rancho Parkway Escondido, CA 92025 760-489-0631 170+ Stores Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM  Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM  Major Retailers: Apple Store, Nordstrom, White House Black Market, Macy's and many more"

"Westfield North County Fair in San Diego features 127 stores and services in the indoor shopping mall, which is one of the only malls in San Diego that isn't outdoors."

"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."

"Go to this North County spot if it’s seclusion you seek as the beaches here are difficult to find. Leucadia is a small beach town that has three adjacent beaches called Grandview, Beacon's, and Stone Steps. San Diego beaches are laidback in general, but Leucadia is especially laidback even by San Diego standards with its quirky assortment of shops and eateries lining the main thoroughfare."

"The track is the largest indoor karting track on the West Coast. The high performance electric karts allow fast acceleration and the adrenaline needed to provide an unforgettable experience. By taking advantage of their Arrive and Drive race packages, parents can have the buffer time they need in order to get to and from the track with no reservation required."

"If you thought you could only find go-karts at some amusement parks, think again. By heading into K1 Speed of Carlsbad you can hop into a go-kart and race your way through their track in no time. It’s thrilling, it’s exciting, and when all is said and done you can enjoy their authentic racing memorabilia and snacks before you head out."

"Founded in 2003, K1 Speed provides indoor karting services featuring professionally-designed tracks, modern safety barriers, private function rooms, arcades, and an onsite restaurant. Co-founded by Boris Said, an American racing driver and Susan Danglard, the company now owns more than 40 locations worldwide."

"Mikko Sushi is a local favorite for its quick service, quality ingredients, and unique recipes. This sushi bar has everything from traditional hand rolls to fusion specialty rolls, along with heartier fare like miso ramen and chicken katsu entrees. You can’t go wrong with their signature Mikko roll, stuffed with fresh tuna and avocado, with a little mochi ice cream for dessert."

"And then there's Azuki Sushi Lounge, a Park West favorite with 4.5 stars out of 1,871 reviews. Stop by 2321 Fifth Ave. (between Kalmia and Juniper streets) to hit up the sushi bar and Japanese spot, which offers seafood and more, next time the urge strikes. This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor."

"Curbside pickup and delivery also available.What to know: The area isn’t very busy like others, so you can expect some passerby. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Azuki Sushi (@azukisushisd) on Jul 9, 2020 at 7:08pm PDT"

"Owned by the same team as Bencotto, Monello has a similar aesthetic, but feels a few degrees more casual. The extensive menu features several pizzas, seafood, delicious fried things, and a lot more. If you’re craving a bowl of pasta, you’ll be well served at either location, but Monello gets bonus points for its pizza oven, being one of only a few Italian restaurants with a dedicated brunch menu, and for offering a free small plate with a drink purchase during aperitivo (4 to 7pm, daily)."

"Monello, located next to another favorite, Bencotto, is a modern Italian restaurant. One of the best spots in the Little Italy neighborhood, it specializes in reasonably priced pizzas, pastas, and entrées and serves unbeatable cocktails. Customers enjoy this quiet and quaint space, and rave about Monello’s tasty brunch and complimentary snacks during happy hour."