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California Shopping Centers – Best Outlet Malls and Shopping Centers to Visit in California, USA

California is located on the West Coast of the US of A and is the country’s 3rd largest state.  California is considered to be the number 1 shopping destination in the United States.  The best names in fashion, dining and lifestyle can be found here. It is home to some of the largest outlet centers in the country mixed with quaint villages, charming downtown’s, trendy boutiques, specialty stores and the farmers markets. Shopping is an art form in California. It is the main tourist activity in the US, for that matter, anywhere.  It is one of the spontaneous activities while travelling. Some of the hot spots for shopping in California include:

  • Santa Monica: This has a plethora of shopping outlets and can offer something for everyone. From Designer wear, to bargain basement, trinkets to fine jewellery, home furnishings to big brand names, from toys to art galleries, and a lot more. The other more attractive feature in this town is its proximity to Los Angeles which give you the convenience of including the LA shopping centers as well.

  • San Francisco: Filmore Street is one of the best shopping streets in America. It has eateries and trendy clothing stores rubbing shoulders with each other. It appeals to those with varied interests. Other places of importance are Union Square, the Marina and Haight-Ashbury.

  • Beverley Hills:  who can talk of LA and not think of Rodeo Drive. Everyone who speaks of visiting Hollywood wants to visit Rodeo Drive. This is like the Holy Grail to the shopaholics. You can shop like a movie star or maybe run into a few while strolling down its lanes. Here you will find the world’s best brand names stand with each other one better than the other.

  • Los Angeles Farmer’s Market: This is the oldest outdoor market and offers the local flavors from fresh produce to flowers to beautiful art.

  • Costa Mesa: it is a quaint Southern Californian getaway. You can experience world-class luxury shopping at the South Coast Plaza. The LAB was started as ‘anti-mall’ and houses retailers, restaurants and galleries with an interesting ambience. Shopping destinations also includes The CAMP, South Costa Plaza Village, SoSo Collection, and many more.

  • Santa Monica: The 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica offers a huge array of trendy fashion, great dining experience, live theatre, a farmer’s market and more.

  • Palm Springs: This place has something different to offer each and every day. The Downtown and Uptown Design Districts offer a huge collection of mid-century modern retailers, fashion boutiques, art galleries and antique shops. Every Thursday Villagefest transforms the downtown area into an outdoor festival with over 200 booths offering all kinds of artwork, hand-crafted items, etc. On Saturdays you can get the true local flavors at the Certified Farmer’s Market at the Palm Springs’ Cultural Center

  • San Diego: You can shop to your heart’s content in this place where open air malls and shopping centers thrive in bright sunshine all year round. There are also a number of great shopping communities offering local flavors and one-of-a-kind clothing stores.

  • Desert Hills Premium Outlets: This is located about an hour’s drive from Los Angeles and is the place where the chic Hollywood crowd comes for hot designer deals. The mall has more than 130 stores selling goods from every high profile brand name one can think of. From Gucci, to Channel, to Prada, you name and they have it here.

  • Solvang: If you are keen on one-of-a-kind shopping experiences then this is the place for you. This quaint village offers a huge array of one-of-a-kind stores to give you that memorable shopping experience. This beautiful place boasts of lovely antique stores, collectibles, art works, hand-crafted items, fine furnishings, gourmet gifts and fabulous wine.

 

 

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