It was my first time back to UTC since the shutdown. I dont know why I waited so long. Its a beautiful outdoor mall. Perfect for COVID times. Some stores have changed over, but most are the same as I remember. There is so much outdoor seating and lounge areas. Plus random works of art to eye as you run from store to store.

This is one of my favorite malls in San Diego. Even though its very popular I feel that the atmosphere is more relaxed than Fashion Valley Mall, which is also a favorite of mine. Lemonade is also a great place to get food (good portions) and drink.

UTC is now way better than how it ways s few years ago. It has mostly everything you need to satisfy your shopping needs, ranging from designer brands for clothing, cosmetics, accessories to high-end luxurious items, such as Hermes, Cartier, Panerai, just to name a few. You can travel to this shopping center by public transit, which is quite convenient, by car (you will be charged for parking after first 2hrs of complimentary parking), or by feet if you live in the neighborhood. I cant take pics for all the places to portray the vibe, but here is a few from my trip today

Perfect for creative and imaginative play. My daughter cant get enough to this playroom we recently used. She loves all of the activities inside but the ones she truly goes back to, are the slides and the part where she colors her chosen animals and watches it comes to life on the walls. I highly recommend this to everyone.

This formerly bustling mall is now the perfect representation of the future, with perfectly maintained crowd levels, entertaining music, and fully automated parking. We celebrated a birthday lunch (only dine-in so far). The restaurants are maintaining strict pandemic protocols.The mall has become a great walking area, with all the shops keeping customer counts, and mask-on policies

Pretty cool place if you wanna spend some time doing shopping. Very pleased with a number of locations. You can always find something new and in most cases interesting this place was great and nice ambiance.

Love it here the art you can find around every corner as you walk and shop. (shown in picture the fish piece) the many stores to choose from try not to get lost! The food court and restaurants selection are amazing dont forget to stop and watch the ice skaters from little ones just beginning or more advanced fun to watch as they ease their way on the ice .

Beautiful retail mall! Nordstrom is on another level of customer service expertise.We had a fun visit there! Their service and support staff was knowledgeable and professional.

I had not been to this mall for a long time (5 + years) and I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful changes they made from the parking structure to the sitting areas, food quarter, the ponds and water fountains throughout ... Very modern... Really splendid! PS: At the time of this post the parking is still undergoing some construction.Parking is free for the first 2 hours and then its $2/hour.

Lots of good places to eat and beautiful outdoor places to eat it. Oh, the shopping isnt bad either. The best time of the year here is Christmas, the decorations, light, and music are magical and here in San Diego we need all the help we cant get to make it feel like Christmas.Note to parents: they have a childrens bathroom with mini toilets, a place to change your baby, a little play place and a private place to nurse. There is also a fun playground with stuff to climb and some sprinklers to run through, although its currently closed for COVID.

I really like this mall because it has everything you need. It has food, drinks, clothes, shoes, everything! I really like the new remodel compared to about 3-4 years ago. It is very modern but also has a very authentic feel to it. The staff is very nice and is always there to help! Great food and great shops. Everything is within your reach! Only thing I would like there is a Target. Other than that, amazing mall!

One of the “Ritzyest” malls around with free 2 hour parking, the parking garage even remembers your license plate and you don’t even have to show your ticket sometimes. I go to the 24 fitness here and I like Larson’s, the Wine Bar, that one BBQ restaurant (can’t remember the name but it’s super good) and lastly Raised by Wolves which is all phenomenal. This might be one of the richest feeling malls around, also the movie theater here is over the top too, it’s also not cheap. It’s also a pretty nice mall to walk around, lots of outside area here too. Oh yeah lastly the Javiers here is one of the nicest Javier’s I’ve ever been to. Highly suggest this mall. You gotta pay for parking after 2 hours but it’s not that bad. Also the Seasons 52 will cut you off after like 4 double shots to just be aware if you’re trying to turn up in the middle of the day.

Westfield UTC has undergone so much change. The organization of space is now exceptional. I would assume a special organization worked out well. The big window is the brands that they have now by going through this sort of a rebuild The stores that are there Ive just never seen some of them anywhere

For shoppers, its like a resort vacation spot. There were chairs and tables that were beautifully installed everywhere, so I felt comfortable and happy with my eyes. It was good to visit department stores and various brands at once, and the parking system was satisfactory. I recommend that you sit in a chair nearby before shopping makes you tired. Shopping will be more enjoyable. And the evening is more beautiful than the day.

I was amazed by this shopping mall that brought happiness to my heart. As I arrived at the mall, their security was worth the trust. The place was all cleanup and tidy. You couldn’t see any dust floating and scattering in the area. They were selling excellent products, clothes, appliances, and amenities, that’s why there were many people in this mall. All of their employees were working well, nice, and accommodating. See you soon!

Extra points for dealing well w/Covid restrictions.

I love this place! Such a nice place to be when you want to go shopping. It has a food court where you can take a break if you need. But it really such a nice place to be and i grateful that there is a place called UTC here to enjoy shopping outdoors and indoors.

I live this mall. especially since they re-vamped it. Lovely seating areas. Feels amazing. Very big with lots of stores

Pet friendly shopping mall, enjoy shopping with your pets. The parking is nice, first 2 hrs are free. Then $2/hr.

In 1998 this is probably the coolest mall ever. Now, its a mall. There is an ice skating rink. some of the outdoor spaces are pretty cool but its just a mall.

Just love this mall. Would give them 5 stars, but the parking lot has a hidden trap by one of the car charging stations and they wont fix it.

We valet the car, and the first thing that was said, we close at 10pm. We were having dinner at Javiers (excellent by the way)reservations at 8pm, so that kinda worried me. The restaurant closes at 11pm. I did not want to feel rushed. I asked our server and he said not to worry. The Valet will either bring in the keys or they will notify us. This kind of service is what I would have preferred from the Valet.

Open for business. First two hours free. I beleieve after that is $3 per hour. It contains all the essential stores for a good shopping experience. I prefer Fashion Valley though.

This is one of the best malls I have ever been too in the whole country. Shops and eaterys of all kinds. People working and just visiting I found were the nicest people I have ever converse with at a mall. Got great info from everyone I talked to. All in all it was a pleasant experience visiting there I will be back.

The mall is very pleasant and well kept. It has the feel of a high end outdoor shopping district and doesn’t necessarily feel like a regular shopping mall.

Its a little upscale, but it makes a nice change for me. Nice variety of stores and restaurants. The layout and open spaces are especially nice and its obvious someone cared about them.

Neat outdoor shopping mall. Can be a bit of a maze if you arent familiar with the place. They have a bunch of olive trees for some reason... They drop their fruit and make a mess, but theyre pretty good about cleaning up after them

I love this mall! My grandpa and I come here all the time to have a sweet cup of coffee at Nostrands coffee shop. We sit at the tables outside and enjoy the fresh air.

Westfield UTC “University Town Center” is one of the most beautiful shopping malls in Southern California. The landscaping is mellow and relaxing. Shopping is great as well. It’s in La Joya Suburb of San Diego

This has become the finest mall in San Diego due to 3+ years and 600 million dollars in upgrades. It’s more than a mall, it’s a gathering place filled with art, style, and many international visitors. Food ranges from your standard food court fare (Panda Express) all the way to wine & steak in the best of atmospheres. There are lots of great brands to explore with prices ranging from out of reach to surprising bargain. This mall is not 100% completed yet, but it’s definitely closer to the finish line than the midpoint. The only major disappointment for some is that parking is charged for after two hours. Some businesses like the movie theater and some restaurants will validate, but generally if I’m popping in for a bite and a walk around a couple of hours is plenty of time. As a mall enthusiast I will say that when UTC is completed it will be one of the elite Southern California shopping experiences and a must visit for any San Diego visitors.

Outside plus a little something for everyone to shop and or eat at. Surprised me because there is even an ice skating rink to go have fun as well.

Very nice high end mall. Great ambiance

Mosty there to eat..lots of choices....fun to walk around....keep it under 2 hours so you dont have to pay for parking.....

Good place good store open easy to socially distanced I would recommend this mall fo Christmas shopping for specific groups of people

There wasnt an IHOP. I was told there was one by a friend, but when I got there, NO IHOP

I went specifically for Sephora, but ended up going to Vans and a couple other stores. UTC provides a very relaxing setting. I really enjoyed my time there!

So many stores for all your different needs. It’s also nice to just walk around.

Very classy high end mall nice atmosphere can spend a few days at this one

This outdoor mall is an experience. It is filled with art sculptures and beautiful spaces, that is is actually relaxing. And I am NOT a big shopper.Around Christmas, it is magical at night when it is all lit up. There is an indoor skating rink. There are tons of options for food with a variety of price ranges. And, a unique Cupcake Vending Machine!It is fancy, as in it has lots of high end stores like Sundance or Hermes. But it has all of the usual stores too. You pay for parking after the first two hours, so good to know. And, even the womens bathroom is high end. ;) It has gorgeous leather furniture. What a treat.

Love this place!! Very awesome outdoor mall with lots of wonderful views and such a great walk. Lots to choose from as far as food goes too.

A lot of our favorite stores that my girlfriend and I love to shop at.

Nice shopping options for everyone! Had a good time here.

Amazing mall, all outdoor, and everyone in masks. And dogs! Love that dogs can go there!

Its way too busy for being in the middle of a pandemic and many people were not wearing masks or social distancing.I stopped there only to pick something up from a store but I was disappointed with the lack of accountability and wont be coming back unless I absolutely have to.

One of my favorite malls. Open, clean, tranquil. Nice ambience.

This place is huge! Lots of unique butique stores to choose from. Dont take your teenage girls unless you are patiently prepared to wait, said this Dad.

Ive shopped here with my kids since they were babies. Theres plenty of things to see for myself and the kids. They dont complain or get bored here.

Nice mall. Good variety of stores and restaurants. Parking lot is spacious and well laid out.

Excellent service and excellent food. Love the jalapeño margarita and the shrimp quesadilla

This shopping mall is highly recommended as it has shops for everyone. There are plenty of places to eat, but consider when best to eat if you want to avoid busy restaurants. Another plus is that there is enough free parking, including disabled spaces. It had all the shops we wished for and more. Excellent place for shopping!

Great outdoor mall. Everyone was wearing a mask. Felt like a safe place to shop

With recent modifications this mall has become the best mall in San Diego. I still like the hustle and bustle of Fashion Valley but UTC have all the stores and more now. Good restaurants, coffee and ice cream shops along with a theater and food court. Cant go wrong with this outdoor mall.

Utc just keeps getting fancier. I like to wander though. There are some good restaurants these days. I appreciate the din tai fung and 85C additions.

Its a nice remodeled mall. Little hard to find out where to park if you are looking for a specific shop. Drove all over the place looking for the 24 hour fitness and don tail fung, using google maps

I went into every store that was open and they are mostly pretty random stuff in every store. The book store was my favorite. Its huge and has a lot of stuff you cant find anywhere else. Theres a lot of sushi restaurants, and a Benihanas. Theres a really great bakery and a coffee place. Fun to walk around and check stuff out. I bought a lot of snacks and things Ive never seen but enjoyed very much.

Simple store with clean lines, wide open space and I wasnt overwhelmed with a huge selection. Customer service was just right, not too attentive or solicitous. The very patient cashier up front put up with my multiple requests for different styles, colors of the Day Heel--which btw, get you one and your feet will love you for it; except the suede has a little bit of give because of the material so try sizing down. They didnt have my size so he offered free 2-day shipping. He deftly handled a line of 5 deep--all millenials and hipsters who had cash to burn on 80$ sweatshirts--props for that.

One of the best outdoor malls in San Diego. Even during the pandemic there are several outdoor dining and shopping options available. They also have a little dog park in the mall.

Beautiful Open air Mall..With coronavirus lurking around the county..Walking around this mall gave me life

This mall is amazing. Has everything you could want and everything has been upgraded and made into a super high tech, futuristic mall.

Good food, great for walking and lots of stores to browse and/or shop.

It is a very big outdoor mall with many stores. You would have to look at their directory but they have about every store that you can imagine there.

One of my favorite malls in San Diego. Great atmosphere and food selection in the food court. There is currently construction at the mall. My understanding is that there is going to be a Trolley stop here in the future making it even easier to visit. Highly recommended

Fabulous shopping experience! Visit DESIGN WITHIN REACH, JO MALONE, and RAISED BY WOLVES

2 hrs free parking, some stores and food court vendors closed, but still a nice walking break outdoors

Local Niche is new business idea its Helping local artists and creating better communities

I was not expecting this to be an outdoor style mall. This was a nice place to visit and shop.

Covid-19 safeSWAROVSKI was terrific! Sales persons were informative

All parking gated, first 2hours free. really? Need EV charging stations. Some buildings (old JC Penney?) Under construction.

Its a beautiful mall with lots of stores and many options, however the place is overall expensive or rather they sell at MRP with very few discounts.The area is very lively, upscale and chick

The kids participated in the UTC Westfield virtual scavenger hunt today. The concierge desk receptionist, Esther, was excellent and helped with showing the kids a great time. We will be back for sure.

As we begin to open up it is a great place to shop, dine and people watch

One of the most beautiful (and most accomodating) open-air malls that I have ever visited.

Beautiful shopping all the stores you could ever need to shop.

Ive been going to this mall for decades and love the recent renovations and additions. Great dining options from casual to fine dining. Great lounge/seating areas to enjoy the beautiful San Diego weather. There is a play structure for kids and live music in the outdoor food court area. You dont even have to come here to shop! Its a great place to just chill with a cold drink or heathy smoothie. Only downside to the upgraded shopping experience is the cost of parking as its no longer free.

This mall is literally the chic-est place Ive ever been. I am NOT a fashionable person, but I love to walk around and see all the stores and installations. The mood lighting is awesome, the speakers for the music are masterfully distributed, and the decor is slick as glass. So many cool nooks.

Paying to park without many validation options is a terrible policy. In a time where brick and mortar stores are struggling, making customers pay for parking is ridiculous even if it is only a couple dollars.

Their curbside pick up is pretty easy and convenient!Picked up from Abercrombie and it went really smooth.

Elegant and peaceful, but a lot of stores the avg joe will not shop in. There are a few stores for the avg joe like HM and forever21

Decent for the price compared to other hotels in the area. No mini fridge in the room which makes it inconvenient for long stays. Balcony door was really old and hard to close. Beautiful view from our ocean front, staff friendly and quickly addressed maintenance issues in our room. But would definitely go another route next visit to San Diego.

Good place with lots of selection for everything. Set landmarks for yourself or you will get lost

Its a great mall. Awesome stores..Great food court. However, wayyyy too many Dogs. First day mall opens up and people cant wait to bring their dogs with them. Too many dogs keeps it from 5 stars

Nice, clean.and, at every sink... Dry

Great selection of restaurants, every store you need, and a great kids playground to make it a fun family day

This mall is pretty cool except for all of the renovations that happening there seems to always be construction going on. I generally dont like spending lots of time searching for parking but at this visit going to seasons 52 found a parking spot right away. Its very clean and I suggest you go there if you have some free time to wander around shops that you cant afford

Outside mall. Great food. Nice stores. Lively atmosphere.

Cute outdoor mall that has a large variety of shops and restaurants. Ive been here on 4 different occasions for a casual lunch date with the hubby and twice with the family and kids. I really like that they have seating every few shops or so, its not a lot of seating but its better than nothing. At night its pretty romantic with the fountain in the square lit up softly, while a few of the seating areas have a fire for keeping warm during the cold.The atmosphere is nice and family oriented but its also pretty crowded at times and hard to maneuver, especially with the younger crowd of kids and teens walking around like they own the place lol.The parking lot can be a hit or miss...during the early hours and downtime its not busy or crowded, however when it is busy or during peak hours parking can be a nightmare.Food here is ok...depending on where you eat or go. After all it is mall food. Ive only tried about 4 of the 11 or 12 restaurants located in the dining terrace, and today was our first time trying Din Tai Fung.Will definitely come back here again but mainly to try a few more of the remaining restaurants and probably during the not so busy hours.

Great place. Nice and clean

Rich in ambience. Ample space for parking car. Parking is free for 2 hours. You have seatings everywhere to take rest in the middle of your shopping. Warmers are there. But they are limited.A number of shops are there. Food court is also very large. Ice Skating School is there. You can watch it from the food court.

Enjoyable setting. Variety of excellent shops and wonderful restaurants.

Open space allows for social distancing and still enjoy wandering...and window shopping

We had the best time. Loved shopping outside. All the statuary was a kick.

Much better than Eastlake shopping center here u can shop

Great stores and restaurants. There is also a very nice play area for kids. My only complaint is that if you spend too much time there (over 2 hours), you end up paying $2 an hour for parking. No stores or restaurants validate parking. The mall doesnt validate parking either, no matter how much you spend.

Beautiful mall, tons of parking. Paying for parking is a little annoying given that Im going to go waste money at the mall but its okay, worth it.

Beautiful mall! Not crowded at all

Very Zen like gardens and walkways between stores, all the best brands, feels very luxurious.

This mall gets fancier every time I visit.

Love this mall! The service at Queenstown is always impeccable! The best bartenders and burgers in town!

This has been our go-to place for a nice stroll in the evening to a quick shopping-spree.We love having the nutella crepe from Elixir Espresso Bar. Overall its a friendly, welcoming and a beautiful place to be !

Expansive shopping area. Great selection of stores and eateries