Neroli Lingerie
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7944 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

JayChan H. writes: I feel pretty
Oh so pretty
I feel pretty and witty and gay
And I pity
Any girl who isn't me today.....

~Maria (West Side Story)

Well you don't have to be pretty, witty or gay to appreciate a day out with your best girl shopping for lacy things.  Both…

Fingerhut Gallery
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1205 Prospect St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Dustin G. writes: Like Larisa said, did you know that Dr. Seuss has out some sculptures and paintings independent of his books for kids?Well, I didn't until I walked on by the serendipitously named Fingerhut gallery. This in itself - the educational aspect - will…

La Donna Boutique
Neighborhood: La Jolla

937 Silverado St
La Jolla, CA 92037

natalie p. writes: If I had $10,000 to spend in one day, I'd definitely head to this boutique.  High fashion meets street style.  Super dope.

Burns Drugs
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7824 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

Christy R. writes: Burns Drugs has been in La Jolla for over 50 years.  Since I rarely venture into that area, I might know them merely as a shady impression of a building if I hadn't needed to have a prescription actually prepared--2 parts Lidocaine, 1 part something…

Mitch's Surf Shop
Neighborhood: La Jolla

631 Pearl St
La Jolla, CA 92037

Edenista M. writes: Mitch's is a surfer's surf shop par excellence.  It is small, out of the commercial centers' way, and always vibrating with friendly customer assistance.  Their wet suit selection is great, and although there are not a lot of boards, there's…

Morrison Hotel Gallery
Neighborhood: La Jolla

1230 Prospect Street
La Jolla, CA 92037

JC D. writes: Sweet gallery.
I love black and white photography. Just love it. This guy has everything from the '60's. Everyone. He has a pic of the doors in L.A where they had like two seconds to take a pic inside of the Hotel Morisson. They got kicked out right…

Ligne Roset
Neighborhood: La Jolla

7726 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92039

Sylvia B. writes: Ligne Roset has been around for a long time in Europe . The design is innovative and exceptional and the quality is way above average. Many of the Ligne Roset pieces have become design classics already. So if you are looking for a furniture piece…

Ross Stores Inc
Neighborhood: Santee

270 Town Center Pkwy
Santee, CA 92071

Tania T. writes: I am in love with ROSS stores, my fav one is near Ikea.
I just love bargain shooping for stuff of good quality and ross stores have that, if you havent been to one then go

Kohl's
Neighborhood: Santee

9412 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071

Erin C. writes: My mother-in-law gave me a gift certificate to Kohl's for my birthday.  I hadn't been there in years, so I was happy to have an excuse to check it out.  Everything was so cheap!  I ended up getting two shirts and a cute pair of earrings for under…

Good Feet

261 N Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

David G. writes: This is the only shoe store (I would call it a running-shoe store) I've been in that they actually had me try on the shoe, fit it properly, have me take a short run in it while they watched, then decided on if it was a good shoe for me.  The service…

B&L Bikes and Sports

211 N Hwy 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075

Mick G. writes: OK, the reputation is amazing (and I actually know Dan Rock from years ago), but I went there on 3 seperate occasions in the Fall and could not get anyone to even look at me, let alone talk to me about bikes.

I was severly disappointed at that, as I…

Borders Bookstore
Neighborhood: Gaslamp

668 6th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101

Joel G. writes: pros...went here yesterday after eat at buca.  pretty handy since it is kitty corner away from buca.  but nice place to hang out a bit a read some books and magazines as well.  and what a magazine selection they  have, not just magazines from other…

Frock You Vintage Clothing
Neighborhood: North Park

4121 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92103

Catie W. writes: Have yet to REALLY check this place out, but I would kill an innocent child for the lacy black and white dress currently on display in center. KILL. INNOCENT. CHILD.

More when I get a chance to peruse the goods.

Rags the Fashion Exchange
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

534 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Ed to the M. writes: I have a love-it-hate-it relationship with thrift stores, or "exchanges".  I love them because someone else's trash is always another person's treasure, because it is one way to find clothing and whatnot that looks kind of weird but not weird enough…

Thirsty Moon Records
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

525-A Evans Place
San Diego, CA 92103

Paul B. writes: A brief message to fan of Thirsty Moon Records who may be spending time in San Francisco: you should check out Aquarius Records in the Mission.

A brief message to fans of Aquarius Records who may be spending time in San Diego: you should check out…

Off the Record
Neighborhood: North Park

2912 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104

Andrew C. writes: I suppose I'll always love you...as a friend.

You and I both know our best days were back when you were still living in Hillcrest. You're just not as appealing to me anymore. Besides, I've moved on, I'm seeing someone else and digging through their…

Jungle Java
Neighborhood: Ocean Beach

5047 Newport Ave
San Diego, CA 92107

Teej T. writes: Friendly, inviting coffee shop with a nice garden nook and upbeat, personable staff.  Espresso wasn't half bad, either :)

I love sitting at the main table looking out on Newport and taking in OB in all of its crazy, burnt out hippie glory.

Seen…

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

7610 Hazard Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92108

Teej T. writes: This Barnes has the friendliest staff in San Diego.  I love the selection, and although it's smaller than your average bookstore, it's still well-stocked, well-lit, and totally worth a visit.

I love the fact that it's at Hazard Center, which is super…

The Container Store
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7097 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Allison H. writes: If cleanliness is next to godliness, then I'm in already in hell!  Container Store, bring me salvation!

I'll let you in on a secret:  I'm a freakishly organized slob.  When I tidy, my stuff goes in cabinets in boxes in more boxes that are divided with…

Aldo Shoes
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

7007 Friars Rd Ste 243
San Diego, CA 92108

Miss Josephine Z. writes: *ATTENTION ALL BARGAIN SHOPPERS*

Due to the Post-Christmas Sale, Aldo Shoes has slashed their prices 50% off their SALE prices.

ALLOW ME TO ELABORATE:
One pair of black suede peep-toe pumps
Original Price:    $90.00
Sale Price:          $9.99

THAT'S…

Nordstrom
Neighborhood: Linda Vista

6997 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92108

Walker S. writes: This is my favorite store.  I'm there Saturday killing time while my wife buys for the up coming cruise.  I get a cup of coffee near the front door at the little coffee shop called eBar which is part of Nordstrom.  They I relax at one of the little…

Macy's Home Store
Neighborhood: Mission Valley

1555 Camino De La Reina
San Diego, CA 92108

Walker S. writes: Macy's Home Store has placed first in the category "2007 Best Overall Christmas Shopping Experience."   I made up this award several years ago to rate stores between the day after Thanksgiving and the day after Christmas.   So here are my rankings:

1.…

Target

1288 Camino Del Rio N
San Diego, CA 92108

Amy G. writes: The parking lot is crowded and to hell with battling this place on the weekend... but a Target with an escalator is worth a little hassle.

Ladies-- the bathing suit selection is amazing. I picked up two today for 50 bucks and a cute cover up for 15.…

Comickaze
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5517A/B Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117

Matthew V. writes: I woke up with the shakes again. Sure, I had a bit to drink the night before but this was something different. This was geek withdrawal.

I stumbled out of bed, pulled Too Much Coffee Man off my shelf. It did nothing for me. Throwing the comic to the…

Coronado Ferry Company
Neighborhood: Coronado

1201 1st St
Coronado, CA 92118

Chris K. writes: Brian K. needs to chill out and not be such a homophobe. I don't know what he's trying to save you from but taking a ferry with your "dood" friends isn't a sign that you're in to dudes (not that there's anything wrong with that). It means you're…

Armory Survival Gear
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

1539 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109

Michelle B. writes: I'm not from SD. . . oh no I'm not. I'm from the BAY. We HARDLY ever see their shirts here. . . and thanks for the Jabbawockeez rockin their Green LOGO Shirt, I just knew I had to find this place. At the time I first looked online, I wasn't able to…

Walter Andersen Nursery
Neighborhood: Loma Portal

3642 Enterprise St
San Diego, CA 92110

Shelli S. writes: This is the constant gardeners prime spot for the inner city just on the edge of downtown but nice and close for us OBecians as it's perfectly situated in Point Loma.

You will see everything under the sun at this nursery. I've seen Kaffir Lime leaves…

Daiso
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa

8111 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92111

Michael R. writes: This place is super fun and mega cheap. As has been mentioned before, a good portion of the stuff is $1.50. This includes tons of plastic storage containers, cat toys, a pair of child's flip-flops with robots on them, pig shaped ice cube molds, and a…

Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe and Cafe
Neighborhood: Rolando

6792 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92115

Tiffany S. writes: I was pretty sure my bike would be well taken care of when I dropped it off at Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe-- but I was a little worried it would get lost in the sea of bikes overwhelming this place.

But they didn't lose it, and cleaned and fixed things I…

Target
Neighborhood: Clairemont

5454 Balboa Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Emilee H. writes: I am a hardcore Target fan....I could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars there, but if I did I my husband would kill me....I used to go to Target on a daily basis, but when the Clairemont store closed for remodeling I haven't been to a Target for…

Westfield UTC

4545 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego, CA 92122

Miss Josephine Z. writes: A mall is a mall...but this mall is different...

Why, you may ask?

Because this is the only mall I've been to where I can go to Express, Forever 21, eat some gyros and then...GO ICE SKATING.

You inquire by asking me, "Are you serious...ice skating in…

South Sun Products - Beads, Silver and Jewelry Superstore!
Neighborhood: Serra Mesa

8601 Aero Dr
San Diego, CA 92123

Cynthia H. writes: This must be the Mecca for Beads-- and Beading!!!
This place TOTALLY ROCKS-- and takes the Art of Bead Making -- to an Entirely NEW LEVEL!!!  It is a Chocked to the rim with every imaginable bead, pendant, book on beads, etc...
How could I have lived…

Target Stores
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

8251 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92126

Lee F. writes: I really, really hate to say it (I just hate chains, or anywhere that 'everyone' shops...) but you gotta love this place. They have everything under the sun, without the cold, institutional, megalomaniacal chill of Walmart. The prices are good and…

Barons Marketplace

12875 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130

Caroline B. writes: I've been going to Baron's for about 2 years now. They do have a nice wine selection...nice enough to satisfy a buddy of mine (visiting from LA) who knows wines well enough to be my expert.

It's a handy little place with surprisingly lower prices than…

Las Americas Premium Outlets
Neighborhood: San Ysidro

4211 Camino De La Plz
San Ysidro, CA 92173

Ruben L. writes: Maybe a 4.25- I'd go higher, but their food court SUCKS (Subway, some wack Italian joint, and steak escape something or another)

I love me some outlets.  More specifically, I love me some outlet prices.  I made the new year's resolution to spoil…

On Comic Ground
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

1629 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

anna l. writes: A few things regarding my experience here today were not satisfying.  I will still give 3 stars to them, and here is why:

-It was free comic book day.
-The clerk made sure to point out the free comics to me.
-The clerk, having just finished a…

Material
Neighborhood: North Park

2910 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104

ruggy j. writes: One of my favorite boutiques in town. Definitely on the rotation of shopping destinations, along with Neighbourhood, Flashbacks, and numerous thrift stores.

What I like about this Material, is that you can walk away from there with some fresh threads,…

M-Theory Annex
Neighborhood: South Park, Golden Hill

2234 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Jessalyn A. writes: Oh, how I long for the days of the M-Theory Annex. Actually it's more like kicking myself in the head for not taking better advantage of its awesome selection and low, low prices on rad used vinyl. Walk in with an armload of stupid thrift store rock…

Hairspray
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

141 University Ave
Ste 2
San Diego, CA 92103

Suzanne K. writes: One of the best things about Hairspray is how friendly everybody is - it's not one of those places where you walk in and the first thing you think is, "I'm not NEARLY cool enough to be in here."

The other best thing about Hairspray is Kate the…

Amonite Jewelry & Beads
Neighborhood: Hillcrest

3934 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

amber c. writes: amonite has beautiful little baubles.  i want to possess them ALL!  

they seem to specialize in the finer gems, glasses, and natural materials, so you can wind up dropping a good deal of money here if you aren't careful.  it doesn't have a huge…