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the finest in men's wear, head to Gentleman's Quarter, near the Hilton La Jolla
Torrey Pines . The emporium of suits features European designers from Armani to
Zenga. The staff at Gentleman's Quarter is well versed in the style and alteration
of suits and makes sure that every customer walks out with a stylish, properly
fitted piece of formal wear. Nearby, find La Jolla 's string of art and jewelry
galleries, including Prospect Place Fine Art which features the works of renowned
modern artists. Etchings and lithographs by the likes of Miro, Mattise, Picasso
and Chagall line the walls of this high-class gallery. The jewelry experts at
Fogel's Antique Beads craft custom-designed works out of precious pieces of glass.
The store/gallery features necklaces and bracelets made out of antique Austrian
and Czech crystal beads dating back as far as the 1920s. Weary from shopping?
Take a break at one of La Jolla 's many sidewalk cafes. After a refreshing drink
and a few minutes in the San Diego sun, you'll be ready to hit the sidewalks and
browse some more. San Diego offers a
unique take on the traditional American mall. The Fashion Valley Shopping Center
, located near the Town & Country Resort , is a case in point. The mall's
shops are situated outside yet remain tied together by covered arches and walkways
and their common luxury theme – Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue are two of
the shopping center's department store staples. With over two hundred shops, seven
restaurants, a food court and a movie theater, Fashion Valley maintains all the
amenities of more traditional shopping centers while offering a relaxed atmosphere
of California cool. For a shopping experience
that can only be had in San Diego , spend a day at the Bazaar del Mundo, in the
heart of Old Town near the La Quinta Inn Old Town . A monument to the city's Hispanic
heritage, the Bazaar del Mundo features traditional shopping, dining and folkloric
entertainment in a fun and colorful marketplace. Browse through folk crafts, imported
fabrics and San Diego souvenirs to the tunes of the boisterous mariachi bands.
Check out the Design Center, Inc. for colorful fabrics, hand-painted home furnishings
and Mexican colonial furniture. A hand-woven Zapotec rug and a collection of hand-dipped
candles are reminiscent of the 19 th century Southwest. The Guatemala Shop stocks
an impressive selection of hand-crafted goods from Central and South America .
Hand-carved balsa wood birds from Ecuador and colorful Peruvian ceramics make
charming gifts for children and adults. Pick up a hand-woven bag to tote around
your San Diego souvenirs and top off your Bazaar del Mundo experience by enjoying
a meal at one of the Bazaar's authentic Mexican restaurants. San
Diego offers boutiques, markets and malls to satisfy all of your shopping needs.
Clothing, fine art, jewelry and folk crafts are just a few of the goods stocked
in San Diego 's shops. Browse through the city's diverse shopping districts and
you're sure to pick up something that will remind you of San Diego for years to
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