Capitalizing on the sunny weather, most malls and shopping
centers in San Diego are outdoors. And most offer standard mall atmosphere
and wares. The primary exception is Downtown’s Horton Plaza—colorful,
multi-layered, and eclectic—which adds a live-theater venue and outdoor
entertainment to its collection of shops and eateries. Bazaar del Mundo gathers
16 international shops under a Mexican theme, enhanced by a daily mariachi
performance as well as celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, Dias de los Muertos,
and the Festival of Lights. Mega-malls dominate Mission Valley, while Orange
Avenue in Coronado showcases six blocks of high-end boutiques and galleries.
