Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Soledad Mountain Area

"It’s a rare phenomenon for such a sunny place, but it does happen, and it doesn’t have to be a vacation ruiner. Just visit somewhere like the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD). MCASD houses many different types of art, including paintings, sculptures, scrolls and 3D art installations that jut out from the walls and dangle from invisible strings."

"The region's largest fine arts museum attracts more than 250,000 visitors a year to its diverse cultural exhibits. The museum's collection is astoundingly comprehensive, with artwork ranging in date from 5,000 BC to the present. The San Diego Museum of Art is most famous for its South Asian paintings from the Edwin Binney 3rd collection."

"Guests go to Liberty Public Market for meals, drinks, and pop-up dinners, as well as to buy fresh produce, fish, art, crafts, sundries and pastries. It’s open every day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., though some individual vendors may have different hours."

"Liberty Public Market is a relatively new marketplace in San Diego. It was built in 2016 and is located in an old Navy building. This is one of the best food attractions in San Diego."

"The city's former Naval Training Center is now home to more than 30 vendors so even the pickiest of diners will be pleased. Options include...Read More"

"3725 Paseo Place San Diego, CA 92130 858-523-2298 Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday:  11:00 AM-7:00 PM 21 Stores and more to come Major Retailers:  Urban Beach House, Sephora, Pigment, Lululemon, Specs, Whiskey x Leather, Color Counter, West of Camden, Van De Vort, Shop/Good"

"Pop into the Spanish Village Art Center so your kids can get a look at a working artist’s studio in a charming Spanish town square. Small adobe studios painted with blue walls and yellow trims host a variety of artists and even offer art classes, glass blowing lessons and even more to explore your creative side. From the studios to the flowers, this place bursts with color and reflective energy."

"The Spanish Village Art Center offers a sensational collection of art. For starters, it has a constant rotation of artists who work with felt, paint, metal, beads, photos, glass and clay. There’s always something new to see even if you’ve visited before, so the locals of San Diego enjoy it just as much as the tourists."

"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"

"Of course, you’ll want to eat some fresh seafood during your San Diego vacation. The Fish Market is the perfect choice for fish-loving families. Children enjoy watching chefs cooking entrees on a flaming grill from behind a wall of glass."

"The Fish Market is known for its grilled seafood, sushi, and oyster bars. It is a Bayfront chain branch that offers diners patio tables and the dual service of a retail market. After enjoying your meal you can take some home."

"Polite Provisions takes its cocktails seriously, so it's no wonder they nabbed a James Beard nomination for Outstanding Bar Program in 2016. The concept plays up the drug store theme: drinks are crafted using house-made bitters, sodas, and syrups (thought to have medicinal benefits), and each item is served in its own type of glassware. The tight menu is well-balanced between spirit-forward and lighter drinks."

"Located at 4696 30th Street, Polite Provisions is a bar that offers craft cocktails & microbrews in a stylish, vintage space with an atrium. Polite Provisions takes its cocktails very seriously, so it’s no wonder they earned a James Beard nomination for Outstanding Bar Program in 2016. The concept and overall aesthetics of the bar provides a feel of drug store theme."

"Address: 4696 30th Street, San Diego, California 92116Timings:. Cost For Two: USD 30 - USD 50Must Try: Princess Peach Daiquiri, Phoenix Rising. Featuring a solarium-like, domed glass roof, Polite Provisions is a light-filled apothecary-esque parlor and atrium themed like a retro drugstore to enjoy nightlife in San Diego."

"Located in Balboa Park, the Japanese Friendship Garden is a relaxing spot to spend an afternoon in San Diego. The garden was built to represent the friendship between San Diego and its sister city in Japan, Yokohama, and provides a unique and chilled out experience for visitors. Besides its zen atmosphere and impressive garden and architecture designs, the Japanese Friendship Garden hosts regular events throughout the year, such as yoga classes, meditation sessions, and the San Diego Sake Day."

"There is an extra fee to enter the Japanese Friendship Garden, which is an expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. There’s an upper and lower strolling path where you can see koi pond, landscaped gardens and a Zen garden viewing deck. It’s a very tranquil space."

"The elegant Japanese Friendship Garden is also worth a visit. Grab lunch at The Prado, located within Balboa Park., and try to get a table on the outdoor terrace."

"The House of Pacific Relations International Cottages showcases the traditions of 34 national groups, some of which have their own cottages (build originally for the 1935 Exposition). The goal is to promote multicultural understanding through exhibits and programming. (Location: Balboa Park)"

"EncinitasThis upscale-casual seaside restaurant boasts an extensive menu served up alongside stunning views. If you’re stuck on what to choose, go with the lobster tacos at lunch or dinner. It’s also a great bet for an exciting breakfast, with enticing options like Hawaiian Loco Moco, lobster and shrimp chowder, and butter-poached lobster croissant sandwiches."

"Pacific Coast Grill's new beachfront location makes it one of the most scenic spots in North County to eat or grab a drink. The festive, al fresco patio wall borders the sand and the ocean breezes are as relaxing as you might imagine. The California cuisine menu is made with fresh, local and free-range ingredients."

"Coast Highway, 101, Cardiff, CA 92007Phone: (760) 479-0721Website. One of our favorite North County San Diego restaurants is Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s Pacific Coast Grill. The beachfront venue is one of the most scenic spots along this stretch of coastline."

"Intimate and classic, this French-inspired eatery highlights seasonal ingredients in a contemporary setting. Recognized as a leading authority on fine wine, the founder of the Wine..."

"For fine wine and classic bites, The WineSellar & Brasserie is the place to go in San Diego. Peruse The WineSellar's shelves for a gem of a bottle or two and try a few sips from a ..."

"Consistently ranked among OpenTable’s Top 10 local restaurants, The Brasserie is also one of the most famous restaurants in San Diego. Established in 1988, The WineSellar and Brass..."