15 Best Southern California Outlet Malls & Factory Stores

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Here is a list of the best Southern California Outlet Malls for your shopping pleasure. Outlets are where manufacturers sell their products directly to the public through branded stores. Savvy shoppers will reap significant savings when visiting these Outlets.

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Desert Hills Outlet Mall

Anchored by Nieman Marcus’s Almost-Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue Off Saks, Desert Hills is the perfect place to find exclusive merchandise at affordable prices. The shops are set up in two blocks, the West Village and the East Village. Desert Hills Outlet Mall is only 20 minutes from Palm Springs and about an hour and a half drive from Los Angeles. Desert Hills Premium Outlets 48400 Seminole Drive Cabazon, California. premiumoutlets.com

Carlsbad Premium Outlet Mall

Carlsbad Outlet Mall has an impressive line-up of factory discount stores, including Guess Factory Store, Godiva, Coach, Nine West Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, and True Religion Brand Jeans. Carlsbad Outlet Mall is an open-air mall with substantial palm trees providing plenty of shade for shoppers. Carlsbad Premium Outlets® 5620 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad, CA 92008-4444 (760)804-9000 premiumoutlets.com

Ontario Mills Outlet Mall

Ontario Mills Outlet Mall is the big daddy of outlet malls, with over 200 retail outlets calling it home. This shopping mecca is entirely indoors and climate-controlled. Shoppers are always comfortable while seeking out hot fashions and cool new looks. Ontario Mills One Mills Circle Ontario, California. simon.com

Citadel Outlet Mall

The Citadel is one of Southern California’s largest factory store malls with over one hundred stores and food outlets. Shoppers can find bargains at Ann Taylor Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Guess, and Levi’s Outlet: Osh Kosh, Tommy Hilfiger, and much more. Citadel Outlets has a multi-level parking structure featuring easy parking. Citadel Outlets 100 Citadel Drive Commerce, California. citadeloutlets.com

Camarillo Outlet Mall

Camarillo Outlet Mall is a huge discount shopping center with hundreds of stores. Camarillo has two different shopping areas, Main Court and Fashion Court. Each center is jam-packed with name-brand discount outlet shops. Plan on spending at least half of a day shopping at this mall. Camarillo Premium Outlets 740 E. Ventura Blvd.Camarillo, Caalifornia. premiumoutlets.com

Outlets at Orange

The Outlets at Orange is a famous outdoor mall from Disneyland in Anaheim. The mall has a mix of factory outlet stores, specialty stores, and restaurants: a bowling alley, AMC 30 Theaters, and a Vans Skate Park for entertainment. Dining and entertainment are extensive at this shopping center, with most restaurants in the mall’s center. The Outlets At Orange 20 City Blvd W Orange, California. simon.com

The Pike Outlets Long Beach, California

The Pike Outlets in Long Beach are often overlooked by shoppers looking for Southern California outlet malls. This shopping center is built on the former Pike Amusement Park, which I remember visiting during my teenage years during the late sixties. By then, the Nu-Pike was a mere shadow of its former glory, but the Cyclone Racer wooden coaster and a few other attractions, mostly geared toward sailors, were still present. The Pike Outlets are now anchored by a Nike outlet, with several stores and eateries within the mall. Sadly, the Pike Outlets seem to be heading in the same direction as the original Pike Amusement Park.

Outlets At San Clemente

The Outlets At San Clemente offers factory stores and retail stores. It is built in the Spanish architecture style with archways that offer ocean and hillside views. No other outlet mall in California is located in a more spectacular location. Outlets At San Clemente 101 W Avenida Vista Hermosa San Clemente, California.  outletsatsanclemente.com

Lake Elsinore Outlet Stores

Lake Elsinore Mall is an outdoor shopping destination. However, plenty of shade protects you from the hot Inland Empire sun. Enjoy 30% to 70% discounts on top brand-name stores, including the Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store, SAS Factory Shoe Store, plus much more. Outlets at Lake Elsinore 17600 Collier Avenue Lake Elsinore, California. outletsatlakeelsinore.com

Cabazon Outlets

Cabazon Outlet Mall is next to Desert Hills Premium Outlet Mall, a much larger discount shopping destination. Together, the two malls offer a full day of outlet shopping. If you want to avoid a parking headache, desert heat, and crowds, start your visit early, when the stores open at 10:00 a.m. Cabazon Outlets 48750 Seminole Drive #100 Cabazon, California. cabazonoutlets.com

Viejas Outlet Mall Alpine

Outlets usually mean mega shopping. If shopping is not your bag, do not discount the other attractions available for your trip. Of course, Viejas Outlets offers shopping, entertainment, activities, and eateries. Viejas Outlet Mall 5000 Willows Road ∙ Alpine, California. viejas.com

Las Americas Premium Outlets

Many things make San Diego easy to love, and if shopping is what you are craving, you will find something at Las Americas Premium Outlets to satisfy your appetite for all things retail. Las American Premium Outlets is always top-notch with its selection of factory outlet stores. Las Americas Premium Outlets 4211 Camino de la Plaza San Diego, California. premiumoutlets.com

Outlets at Tejon Ranch

The Outlets at Tejon Ranch are everything you would expect from something carrying the Tejon Ranch name. Outlets at Tejon Ranch cover about 43 acres and offer shoppers over 70 factory stores and restaurants. The outlets serve both locals and people traveling between northern and southern California. Outlets at Tejon Ranch 5701 Outlets at Tejon Parkway, Tejon Ranch, California. tejonoutlets.com

Pismo Beach Premium Outlets

Pismo Beach Premium Outlets are the only place in central California to shop outlets. About forty outlet stores include Nike Outlet, Anne Klein, Levi’s Outlet By Most, OshKosh, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vans. Several motels are within walking distance of the outlets, and the beach is only a short drive from the mall. Pismo Beach Premium Outlets 333 Five Cities Dr. Pismo Beach, California. premiumoutlets.com

Outlets at Barstow

Barstow Tanger Outlet Mall is a popular stop between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for travelers. There are now over 70 stores at Tanger Outlets. There is enough to keep you busy for a few hours and give you a break from driving. Outlets at Barstow 2796 Tanger Way Barstow, California. theoutletsatbarstow.com

Prizm Outlets Primm Nevada

Unfortunately, the mall is relatively deserted these days. Only a few shops are open, including Sanithrift, Levi’s, Michael Kors, Bath and Body Works, and Polo. Today, the small mall is lined with murals and vacant stores. The food court has closed, and many mall sections are no longer accessible.

Northern California Outlet Malls

Gilroy Premium Outlets

Gilroy Premium Outlets is conveniently located near San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, and Monterey. It can be reached by car, train, and bus. Most shoppers arrive via Highway 101, which runs adjacent to the shopping mall. The Outlet is located at 681 Leavesley Rd, Gilroy, California.

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