Westfield Horton Plaza - San Diego, California - Major Downtown Shopping Mall

The five-level Westfield Horton Plaza is one of San Diego's favorite shopping malls, located just next to the Gaslamp Quarter. The complex includes more than 130 retail shops, anchored by two huge department stores, Nordstrom and Macy's. There is also a large Gap outlet on the premises.

Some two dozen categories of goods are sold at the smaller shops positioned between the department stores. They include women's apparel, shoes, fashion accessories, jewelry, children and teen's clothing, watches, health and beauty items, leathers, men's fashions, and sportswear. Also sold are books, cards and gifts, entertainment items, home furnishings, luggage and handbags, specialty food, sports equipment, sunglasses and optical products, and wireless communication devices.

Among major retailers at the Westfield Horton Plaza are Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, Guess?, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Bebe, Frederick's of Hollywood, Dockers, Zales and Ben Bridge jewelers, Bath & Body Works, and more. For children, GameStop has an outlet here, as does Go! Toys and Games. And for electronics and music, Ritz Camera, Brookstone, and Sam Goody fill the bill.

Health and wellness play an important role in the Westfield Horton Plaza's mix of shops. On the street level, there is a CVS/Pharmacy and branch of 24 Hour Fitness Sport. General Nutrition Center can be found on Level 5. Massages are available at So Relax on Level 3. And Regis Salon, Platinum Tan, and Rocco's Hair Design have branches here, too.

For entertainment at the Westfield Horton Plaza, the Regal UA Horton Plaza Theatres show first-run Hollywood blockbusters and newly released independent films. For live shows, the Lyceum Theatre has been home to the San Diego Repertory Theatre since 1986, offering stage performances ranging from musical comedies to world premiere theatrical productions. Arts Tix Ticket Center and the Old Town Trolley Tour have branches here, too.

For dining at the Westfield Horton Plaza, shoppers may choose from over two dozen eateries. There are fast food outlets such as Panda Express, Hot Dog on a Stick, and Royal India Express. California Crisp offers healthy salads and sandwiches, while Micho's Gourmet Mexican Tacos serves south-of-the-border fare on a dining terrace.

Full-service restaurants include Steak Escape for beef dishes, Wonder Sushi for Japanese cuisine, and O'Brothers with its 100% organic meals. Other specialty food shops are Ben & Jerry's, Jamba Juice, Wetzel's Pretzels, La Salsa, Cup A Corn, and two different Starbucks locations, to name a few.

The Westfield Horton Plaza is open on weekdays and Saturdays from 10am to 9pm and on Sundays from 11am to 7pm. Department store, theater and restaurant hours may vary, and special opening and closing times may apply on holidays. Shoppers with questions or experiencing any problems can make use of the Westfield Concierge on Level 1 near Macy's. Highly-trained staff members are on hand between 10am and 6pm daily to provide friendly, knowledgeable service.

Located in downtown San Diego, the Westfield Horton Plaza is between First and Fourth Avenues, Broadway and G Street, at 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, California 92101-6148. By car from Interstate 5 North, get off at the Sixth Avenue Exit and turn left onto Sixth. Continue to Market Street and turn right. Take Market to Third Avenue and turn right again. This street leads directly into the parking garage, which is open 24 hours a day. With validation, parking is free for up to three hours between 7am and 9pm or $8 an hour otherwise.