Beautiful outdoor shopping plazas, name brand bargains, national department stores and quaint Village charm, Carlsbad has everything for your holiday shopping list this season. And by keeping it local, your holiday shopping will be easy and convenient while supporting the local economy. (Watch the video here!)
Looking for a unique gift? Head for theCarlsbad Village, where there are many one-of-a-kind shops, including a chocolatier, wine merchants, art galleries, antiques and collectibles, and much more. If you need a break from shopping, stop in at one of the Village’s eclectic eateries or coffee shops.
If you’ve got a fashionista on your list, head to The Forum at El Camino Real and Calle Barcelona, recently named “San Diego’s Best” local shopping center, featuring more than 50 stores, including a wide range of fashion, home furnishings, cookware and cosmetics. For the technologically inclined, The Forum is also home to Carlsbad’s popular Apple store.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets, right off Interstate 5 and Palomar Airport Road is home to more than 90 retail stores, offering presents-a-plenty and discounts on everything from home furnishings to designer shoes, purses and clothing. Whether you are looking for formal wear or surf wear, or shopping for kids or adults, you are sure to find a bargain at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets.
If you’re looking for major department stores and national retailers, visit Westfield Plaza Camino Real, conveniently located off of Route 78 and El Camino Real.
And, don’t forget that Carlsbad is home to a wide array of restaurants, spas and other businesses offering gift cards – always a great choice.
It is important to shop local this holiday season—and throughout the year—because when you shop local, you are supporting your community. A portion of the dollars you spend in Carlsbad stay here and help support a thriving local economy and quality city services, such as police, fire, libraries and parks.
Read more: http://news.carlsbadca.gov/pr/ca/carlsbad-shopping-2011.aspx
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