SHOPPING:

Close to THE US GRANT Hotel ...

Horton Plaza, directly across the street from the hotel, resembles a European marketplace and functions like an amusement park for shoppers. It occupies six and one-half blocks of the heart of San Diego, with 192 stores, including B. Dalton Bookseller, Nordstrom, Macy's, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, Victoria's Secret, Longs Drug Store, Starbucks Coffee, Cinnabon, a US Post Office, Citibank (with ATM), United Artists Theatres, plus many more ... click here for full listing

The Gaslamp Quarter is Southern California's premier dining, shopping and entertainment district. It extends 8 blocks from Broadway to E. Harbor Drive, between Fourth Street & Sixth Street (for the most part). To see/print a map click here For a full listing of stores click here (There's a Borders bookstore at 668 6th Avenue, and F Street Bookstore at 751 Fourth Avenue.)

A trolley/bus/cab/ferry ride away ...

Seaport Village - San Diego's Landmark for Waterfront Shopping and Dining. 54 One-of-a-Kind Shops & Galleries. Whether it's sportswear, beach attire or a festive hat you're looking for, you'll find it right here. For a listing of stores click here

Fashion Valley Mall is a beautiful outdoor shopping center featuring 200 stores & restaurants, including Borders Express. For a listing of stores click here

Shops at the Del - Hotel del Coronado is located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island. It features over 20 shops and boutiques, which offer a truly Southern California shopping experience. For a listing of stores click here

Viejas Outlet Center - (Alpine, CA) Voted "Best Outlet Center" by San Diego Magazine. Features 57 of America's favorite brand name stores, including Borders Book Outlet, Jones New York, Eddie Bauer, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike and Gap, plus more. For a full listing click here

The Shops at Las Americas is the largest fashion outlet center in San Diego. It's less then 1,000 feet from the International Border and only 20 minutes from downtown on the Blue Line trolley. The Shops is easily accessible from the San Ysidro/Tijuana trolley stops. For a listing of stores click here

*With thanks to the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Gaslamp Quarter Association