San Marcos’s best local businesses

The 801 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

801 businesses listed321 added this month16 categories

● Updated Aug 7

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Alton Marketplace
Other
Big-box stores & fast food joints are the main tenants at this palm-lined strip mall.
51 - 107 Technology Dr W (Irvine) · irvinecompanyretail.com ↗
Crossroads
Other
Shopping center.
3720-3996 Barranca Pkwy (Irvine) · shopirvinecompany.com ↗
Cypress Village Shopping Center
Other
Community center hosting a variety of retailers and restaurants, including Kohl's.
14001 - 14271 Jeffrey Rd (Irvine) · shopirvinecompany.com ↗
Escondido Promenade
Other
Outdoor mall with familiar chain stores, including Target & TJ Maxx, plus salons & casual eateries.
1200 Auto Park Way (Escondido) · shopescondidopromenade.com ↗
Fashion Valley
Other
Large shopping center with chain department stores, a movie theater & casual dining options.
7007 Friars Rd (San Diego) · simon.com ↗
Harvard Place Shopping Center
Other
Standard strip mall offering a supermarket & a variety of chain eateries & cafes, plus services.
17575 - 17675 Harvard Ave (Irvine) · irvinecompanyretail.com ↗
Irvine Spectrum Center
Other
Happening open-air mall with dozens of shops, services & restaurants, a Ferris wheel & a multiplex.
670 Spectrum Center Dr (Irvine) · irvinespectrumcenter.com ↗
Liberty Station
Other
Relaxed area offering food shops and markets, as well as gardens and art galleries in a historic Navy base.
2757 Dewey Rd (San Diego) · libertystation.com ↗
One Paseo
Other
Breezy shopping compound offering fashionable stores & services, restaurants & an outdoor courtyard.
3725 Paseo Pl (San Diego) · onepaseo.com ↗
Orchard Hills Shopping Center
Other
Shopping center with a grocery store, a coffee shop, a gas station, and a few restaurants.
3801 - 3993 Portola Pkwy (Irvine) · shopirvinecompany.com ↗
Quail Hill Shopping Center
Other
Shopping center with a grocery store, dining, gas station, and banks, plus ample parking.
6601 - 6875 Quail Hill Pkwy (Irvine) · irvinecompanyretail.com ↗
Riverside Harley-Davidson
Other
Full-service dealership for Harley-Davidson bikes plus motorcycle parts, apparel and gear.
7688 Indiana Ave (Riverside) · riversideharley.com ↗
Sand Canyon Plaza
Other
Stripmall containing eatery stalwarts such as Carl's Jr, Domino's, Grater Grilled Cheese, Starbucks, and Sushi Boy.
6500 - 6659 Irvine Center Dr (Irvine) · irvinecompanyretail.com ↗
The Hub Hillcrest Market
Other
Stylish shopping complex with a variety of vendors, a grocery store & eateries with outdoor seats.
940-1092 University Ave (San Diego) · regencycenters.com ↗
The Square
Other
Relaxed, open-air shopping center featuring international quick-service eateries & outdoor tables.
17901 - 17971 MacArthur Blvd (Irvine) · irvinecompanyretail.com ↗
Woodbury Town Center
Other
Open-air shopping center featuring big-box stores, supermarkets, casual eateries & fast food.
6200 - 6460 Irvine Blvd (Irvine) · shopirvinecompany.com ↗

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