There are few better combinations than high-end fashion and low prices, but that’s exactly what makes Carlsbad Premium Outlets such a draw. Whether you’re after sportswear from brands like Nike and Adidas; want to score bargains at Banana Republic or Lacoste; or prefer to hunt down designer finds from luxury labels like Karl Lagerfeld, Ferragamo, and Marc Jacobs, this one-stop shopping destination has you covered.
An open-air mall with palm-tree-studded walkways—as well as eateries ranging from diners and Mexican grills to Japanese restaurants—Carlsbad Premium Outlets is a popular stop before or after a trip to the nearby LEGOLAND California Resort, while full-day shopping tours of San Diego make visiting even simpler if you don’t have a car while in town.
Because the walkways between shops are all outdoors and exposed, you may want to bring sun protection and water if visiting on a particularly warm day.
Thanks to its street-level walkways, much of the mall is accessible to disabled visitors, and wheelchairs are available to rent for free.
A variety of convenient amenities are available on-site, including ATMS, baby-changing stations, restrooms, strollers to rent, and electric vehicle charging areas.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets is at 5620 Paseo del Norte, conveniently just off the intersection of I-5 and Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. If coming from downtown San Diego, it is a 30-minute drive via I-5 N. You can also take the 1-hour Amtrak train from San Diego Station to the Oceanside Transportation Center, after which the outlet mall is just a quick taxi ride away.
Carlsbad Premium Outlets is open daily from morning until evening; it closes an hour later on Fridays and Saturdays. Note that the mall is likely to be particularly busy on weekends and holidays, and prepare for crowds if you plan to visit during big shopping events (like on Black Friday at the end of November, or in the lead-up to the winter holidays).
Carlsbad Premium Outlets is located moments from one of the area’s other top attractions: LEGOLAND California Resort. Comprising a theme park, water park, and a SEA LIFE® Aquarium, it offers visitors access to more than 60 rides and attractions—no wonder it’s been one of SoCal’s most popular family destinations for more than 20 years.
