Graphic designer Gary Benzel opened this studiolike space to give rising names in his field a space to see their self-produced goods, like vibrant silk-screened prints and art books filled with cartoony visuals.
640 W. Beech St., 619-234-5855
Products: Women's Clothing, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
Southern California Beach Towns
San Diego
Igloo
L.A. Fairchild Boutique/L.A. Fairchild Denim Bar
Cushy slipcovered chairs and nautical ephemera set a casual tone for the abundance of cute clothing at the ever-welcoming L.A. Fairchild. Its new, nearby spin-off denim bar presents about 25 brands of jeans in a rugged, saloonish space—it even offers draft beer to thirsty shoppers, freshly tapped from the in-house keg.
2021 and 2029 San Elijo Ave., 760-487-1277, lafairchild.com
Products: Denim, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique
2021 and 2029 San Elijo Ave., 760-487-1277, lafairchild.com
Products: Denim, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique
Mabel's
This spot is as homey as it gets. Every Nanette Lepore top, and pair of Trina Turk jeans is laid out in a maze of intimate rooms, and the shop exterior features a porch, rose-filled flowerboxes, and a white picket fence.
136 S. Cedros Ave., 858-794-0066,
Products: Women's Clothing, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
136 S. Cedros Ave., 858-794-0066,
Products: Women's Clothing, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
Matti D
From romantic Rachel Pally skirts to lacy Jill Stuart dresses, every garment found here is compellingly arranged into little color-coordinated vignettes. The effect is quite persuasive: You'll find yourself branching out and selecting pieces you wouldn't ordinarily consider.
2689 Via de la Valle, 858-523-0693
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
2689 Via de la Valle, 858-523-0693
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
Mixture
This massive emporium is filled with modern home goods and gorgeous paintings by local artists—it's one of our all-time-favorite pit stops.
2210 Kettner Blvd., 619-239-4788, mixturehome.com
Products: Women's Clothing, Jewelry, Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Outdoor, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
2210 Kettner Blvd., 619-239-4788, mixturehome.com
Products: Women's Clothing, Jewelry, Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Outdoor, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
