Some of the best shopping malls can be found in San Diego, CA so if you’re planning your vacation you might also want to pencil in your shopping itinerary! Don’t worry if you don’t have pockets of cash to spend, you can easily shop in San Diego on a tight budget if you know where to go. Avoid the big ticket name brand malls and instead head to our top outlets and swap meets to score some major deals. We will cover the biggest and best places to go if you’re on the hunt for a killer pair of shoes or some new duds for a dime.

• Carlsbad Premium Outlets has 90 name-brand outlet stores where you can score new clothes at 25-65% off retail prices. Save even more during their President’s Day clearance event from February 15 to February 18. Military members, vets and their families can get year-round discount by grabbing a free coupon booklet at the Information Center with proof of ID. Civilians can save too by joining their free online VIP Shopper Club where members receive free online coupons via email. If you’re anxious to hit the ground running, you can jump right off the plane and into a San Diego airport transportation vehicle for discounted rates on a hassle-free chauffeured ride to Carlsbad.

• Las Americas Premium Outlets has an impressive 125 discount stores from Banana Republic and BCBG to Michael Kors and Nike. This location is also hosting the same President’s Day sale and military discount package at the Carlsbad Outlet. However, seniors have an additional opportunity to save by partaking in the 50 Plus Shopper Perks program: just show ID on Tuesdays for 10% off at participating stores if you’re over 50! Right now you can take advantage of Calvin Klein’s End of Season Clearance for up to 70% off or try Chico’s for 25-40% off the entire store. Click here if you’re interested in booking a cheap San Diego taxi service to the outlet center, located in San Diego near the border.

• The Viejas Outlet Center was voted the “best outlet center” by Pacific San Diego Magazine for good reason. This shopping destination offers much more than 60 brand name stores. The 60 acre open air plaza also serves as a concert venue, diner’s paradise and oasis. They have constant specials, giveaways and events (which can be viewed at Viejas.com), a Showcourt with an interactive water display and a bowling alley. Forget about limiting yourself to just shopping, this outlet mall is a one-stop family fun shop!

• Last but not least is Kobey’s Swap Meet. Unlike the other shopping destinations, this isn’t a shopping center but a pop-up swap meet that takes place every weekend in the San Diego Sport’s Arena parking lot. Every Friday through Sunday from 7 am to 3 pmdiscount shoppers come in droves to roam around what looks like a massive garage sale. Score killer deals on clothes, handmade gifts, knick knacks and much, much more. Be prepared to rummage and you might just find a unique and special vintage item.

If you plan on leaving these discount shopping centers with your hands full, have a reserved chauffeur who’s ready to come and pick you up. Don’t spend extra money when you don’t need to, instead book a premier, yet affordable taxi service with Citi Airport Transportation in San Diego. Call us at 858-205-7430 to get an instant over the phone quote and to book your taxi service today!