10 Best Places to Shop in La Jolla, San Diego

The classic Ivy League look is king in this traditional haberdashery, open since 1950, that sells menswear by Saxx, Hagen, and Peter Miller. In-house same-day tailoring is available.

An exquisitely appointed shop selling designer and estate jewelry, CJ Charles specializes in Bulgari watches, Cartier, and Omega, along with stunning fine jewelry, Baccarat crystal, and gift items.

This family-run toy shop has been in business for more than 40 years. With nine locations throughout San Diego, the store offers classic toys and games as well as the newest must-haves. It's a great place to wander with kids or pick up something to take home.

With a county-fair atmosphere and proceeds benefiting La Jolla Elementary, this large market features not only fresh produce and flowers, but also paintings from local artists, handmade clothing and jewelry, and a tempting food court serving everything from crepes and tacos to gyros and roasted corn on the cob. The market is open Sunday 9–1 pm.

One block from La Jolla Shores beach, this local institution stocks hip beach and resort wear, plus top-brand surfboards, bodyboards, and wet suits. The shop also rents surf and stand-up paddleboards, beach chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, and snorkel gear.

The shoe shop carries its own house brand of Valentina and Amalfi Rangoni footwear, as well as handbags.

This quaint little gallery brings a little edge to otherwise sleepy La Jolla, showing off some of the best lowbrow and street artists in the city. This is a great place to purchase something truly unique for a low price.

This family-owned-and-operated bookstore has been a La Jolla fixture since 1939, and often hosts big-name author signings. They also carry stationery, calendars, and other gifts.

This popular outdoor mall on the east side of I–5 has more than 150 shops and 40 eateries, plus an ArcLight Cinema and a children's play area. In addition to on-trend fashion stores, it features landscaped plazas, alfresco dining restaurants, wellness amenities, office space, movie theaters, and a trolley station that connects Westfield UTC to downtown. Nordstrom and Macy's anchor the center, and specialty stores of note include Louis Vuitton, CHANEL Fragrance & Beauty, Restoration Hardware, and Apple. One of the country's greenest shopping centers, UTC has lush gardens, open-air plazas, and pedestrian-friendly walkways.

Women seeking high-end European designer fashions and accessories love this shop's fine cashmere from Scotland, stylish classics from Italy and France, and sportswear from Herno.