Fashion Valley is the class of San Diego malls, Fashion Valley has arguably the best of the upscale stores. Nordstrom, JC Penney, Macy's, Nieman Marcus and San Diego's first Bloomingdale's anchor this well appointed two-level, 200 store, outdoor mall.
What makes it so special?:
Good restaurants and an AMC multiplex make this a place to go beyond shopping. Burberry, Lily Pulitzer, Gucci, Ruehl, Apple and Sony Style store reflect the mall's cool factor. Where else will you find a Tiffany store?
What's the mall's flavor?:
Stylish, classy and upscale. Fashion Valley has been around forever (circa 1970), but you'd never know because its been updated nicely over the years. A recent facelift a few years ago added an entire second-level to the outdoor mall, including the 18-screen AMC multiplex and spacious food court. The architecture is extremely tasteful, featuring trellises and awnings.
What's the clientele?:
The fashion conscious, both young and old (hey, it is Fashion Valley). Yes, this is where serious shoppers go for quality merchandise.
Food factor:
FV has a number of popular sit-down restaurants, including the extremely popular Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's, Crocodile Cafe, Numero Uno Pizza, and California Pizza Kitchen. The food court includes a wide range of choices, from burgers to Asian to Italian to Mexican.
Signature stores:
Department stores: Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Bloomindale's, and JCPenney. Shops: Tiffany & Co., M.A.C., Eddie Rodriguez, Louis Vuitton, A/X Armani Exchange, Max Studio, Gucci, Apple, Sony Style
Parking prognosis:
Plentiful. Multi-level garages surround the mall on all sides. If you're familiar with the area, the Friar's Road (north) side can get congested - you're better off parking in the garages on the south side. There's also a large public transit terminal including bus and trolley service.
The Essentials:
Address:
7007 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
