Discover the shopping, dining and entertainment you may enjoy on your next visit to El Centro's attractive Imperial Valley Mall! Updated April 23, 2008. HOME :: Latest News ::

Imperial Valley Mall

El Centro's attractive (and air conditioned!) shopping oasis

A great place to take a rest break while traveling along Interstate 8 is at El Centro's Imperial Valley Mall, (AKA the "IV Mall" to local residents.)

This attractive mall can offer you 4 department stores, a host of other good shopping, a variety of both fast-food and table service restaurants, and several entertainment options. During El Centro's long hot summers, travelers will be glad to enjoy a stretch break which provides not only pleasant surroundings, but also an air-conditioned shelter from the heat.

Located just off I-8's Dogwood exit, the Imperial Valley Mall lies just a few blocks south of the freeway. In 2007, it's easy to spot the mall from the highway. This may not always be the case, though---Dogwood Ave is in the middle of a building boom! A shopping center is in the process of being built by the mall, and further development of the area is in the works.

On this page, we'll talk about the shopping, dining and entertainment you may enjoy by paying a visit to the Imperial Valley Mall. At the end of the page, you'll also find directions to this handy El Centro Mall, along with a link to its official website...where you'll find information about current sales and events at the shopping center.

Imperial Valley Mall Stores

Clothing shops for men, women and teens

Photo of the Imperial Valley Mall's Macy's Department Store; El Centro, California

You'll find the following list of stores at the Imperial Valley Mall (which includes both large department stores and specialty boutiques) that specialize in apparel for the older members of your family:

5-7-9 Shop, telephone number 760/312-5967

Aeropostale clothing, phone 760/352-5139

America's Sports One, phone 760/337-2124

American Eagle Outfitters, 760/337-9455

Anchor Blue, telephone number 760/337-1069

Blanca's Bridal, phone number 760/337-8281

Buckle clothing store, phone 760/335-3590

Charlotte Russe, phone number 760/352-8104

Dillard's Department Store, phone 760/370-0190

Express clothing, phone number 760/336-2519

Forever 21, telephone number 760/353-2484

G by Guess, telephone number 760/352-7754

Gap clothing store, phone number 760/352-2406

Hollister clothing, phone number 760/337-4109

Hot Topic store, telephone number 760/352-9255

JC Penney Department Store, phone 760/482-0092

Lane Bryant, telephone number 760/336-3736

Macy's Department Store, phone 760/352-5901

Motherhood Maternity, phone number 760/337-5865

New York & Company, phone number 760/337-2185

No Fear clothing, telephone number 760/353-4201

PacSun clothing, telephone number 760/337-1995

Sears Department Store, phone number 760/336-4800

Torrid clothing store, coming late 2007

Unlimited Active Wear, phone number 760/370-0666

Victoria's Secret, telephone number 760/353-8966

Wet Seal clothing, phone number 760/370-0588

Zumiez skate clothing, phone number 760-482-5807

Children's Shops and Services

Picture of the Imperial Valley Mall's colorful children's carousel; El Centro, California

You'll find complete children's clothing and accessories departments at all 4 of the Imperial Valley Mall's lovely department stores. In addition, you'll find the following specialists which cater to the needs and wants of kids---

Carousel, telephone number 760/337-5487

Children's Place, phone number 760/337-2908

Disney Store, phone number 760/353-2651

Gromitz, telephone number 760/352-8483

Gymboree, telephone number 760/336-0905

KB Toy Store, phone number 760/370-0036

Kiddie Kandids Photographers, 760/337-1191

Limited Too, phone number 760/336-0428

Imperial Valley Mall---Accessories

Photo of El Centro, California's Imperial Valley Mall; this is the entrance leading in to the food court

Once you've decided on the perfect outfit, you'll perhaps need a few accessories to go along with it---maybe shoes or a belt; perhaps a handbag or some jewelry. The IV Mall has plenty of places to find accessories, from its full-service department stores, to its clothing stores (most of whom sell a limited amount of accessories which complement the apparel sold within the shop) to specialty carts. There's still more, however. You'll find a selection of shoe stores, jewelry stores and other accessories shops which specialize in finishing off your "look," whether for sports, for business, or for a formal event. Here's a list of shoe stores at the Imperial Valley Mall---

Bakers Shoes, phone number 760/337-8611

Finish Line, phone number 760/352-4020

Foot Locker, phone number 760/353-0581

Hattawear, telephone number 760/336-3075

Journeys Shoes, phone number 760/353-9312

Payless Shoes, phone number 760/352-0614

Rack Room Shoes, phone number 760/312-9922

Sports Image, phone number 760/352-7300

Weiman Shoes, phone number 760/353-8866

And, here's a list of jewelery stores and other types of accessories specialists at the IV Mall---

Claire's Accessories, phone 760/336-3877

Crescent Jewelers, phone number 760/353-1095

Kay Jewelers, phone number 760/482-0167

Lids, telephone number 760/352-9132

Petite Boutique, phone number 760/679-7905

Piercing Pagoda, phone number760/312-9564

Sunglass Hut, phone number 760/352-6195

Zales Jewelers, phone number 760/352-5249

Imperial Valley Mall Restaurants

Dining and snacking options inside the mall

Photo of the food court at El Centro, California's Imperial Valley Mall

The Imperial Valley Mall has an attractive and air-conditioned food court. (The colorful children's carousel is in the food court, as well as the entrance to the mall's popular Ultra Star Cinemas.) In addition, you'll find restaurants and food specialty shops scattered throughout the mall. Here's a list of the table service, fast food and snacking choices you'll find within the IV Mall---

Bamboo Bistro, telephone number 760/353-1690

Burgers and Beer Restaurant, phone 760/353-0007

Chinese Gourmet, phone number 760/336-2896

Cinnabon, telephone number 760/337-8689

Dairy Queen, telephone number 760/337-1298

Dippin' Dots Kiosk, phone number 760/352-4880

Gloria Jean's Coffees, phone number 760/352-4206

Great Steak & Potato, phone number 760/336-0916

Italia Express, telephone number 760/482-9020

Marble Slab Creamery, phone number 760/352-1155

Subway Sandwiche Shop, phone number 760/336-0779

Surf City Squeeze Smoothies, phone number 760/337-8670

Sweet Factory candy store, phone number 760/482-0105

Topz Healthier Burger Grill, phone number 760/370-3252

Restaurants outside the Imperial Valley Mall

Photo of the Chili's Restaurant at El Centro, California's Imperial Valley Mall

Travelers in a hurry might not wish to take the time to stop & head into the mall. No problem! There's a nice choice of fast food and table-service restaurants located outside of the mall on their own little pads in the parking lot. These restaurants are easily visible from the street. Just drive up & step inside!

On the other hand, even if you're not in a rush, you may enjoy trying one of the restaurants outside the mall. A variety of cuisines are represented, so that surely your mouth will be watering for one of them! Here's the list of Imperial Valley Mall restaurants outside of the mall building:

Picture of the Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant at El Centro, CA's Imperial Valley Mall

Arby's Roast Beef, phone number 760/352-4147

Chili's Restaurant, phone number 760/352-2116

Chuck E. Cheese Pizza, phone number 760/352-7016

Denny's Restaurant, phone number 760/337-9021

El Sombrero Mexican restaurant, phone 760/337-2160

Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant, phone 760/757-RIBS

Jack in the Box, telephone number 760/370-9486

Johnny Carino's, telephone number 760/337-9588

Starbucks Coffee, phone number 760/370-0157

Imperial Valley Mall Entertainment

Cinemark now owns the former Ultra Star Theater!

Picture of the Ultra Star Cinema of El Centro, California at dusk

The IV Mall's Ultra Star Cinema is now part of the Cinemark chain of theaters!

In the past, residents and visitors to El Centro have enjoyed viewing newly-released movies at the IV Mall's Ultra Star Theaters. While the theater is still the same...and it still plays first-run films just like before, the cinema's ownership has changed. It's now a member of the Cinemark group (which also runs the popular Century & Tinseltown theaters, in case you're familiar with these brands.)

Major things to know about the new ownership are as follows: Every Tuesday is discount day for all ages. All shows receive a special cheaper matinee price if they begin before 4 pm. A further discount is given on Mondays through Fridays if you attend the first showtime of the day. Other discounts given by the Cinemark chain include a child discount (ages 1 - 11); a senior discount (ages 62+); and military & student discounts, with appropriate official ID.

The IV Mall's Cinemark movie theater is a state-of-the-art cinema that's even capable of digital projection. (Do you remember back to the Fall 2006 release of Tim Burton's 3D Nightmare Before Christmas? It was the first movie ever to be released ONLY in a digital 3D format. Movie-goers were scrambling to even FIND a theater ANYWHERE that was playing it. Some entire cities...and even entire states...were without a theater capable of screening a film in this format. But, there was no problem at all with getting to see "3D Nightmare Before Christmas" in El Centro, California! The Ultra Star Theater--now Cinemark--was fully capable!)

This unassuming-looking theater still remains one of the best places around to view a high-quality showing of digitally-projected films. In addition, visitors from major metropolitan areas will be quite pleased with the El Centro movie theater's prices...which are lower than "city folk" pay to see the same movies!

The El Centro Cinemark Theater's phone number is 1-800-FANDANGO, express code 2144. By dialing this telephone number, you'll reach a recorded message of movies currently playing & their schedule of showtimes. To reach the theater's office, call the Imperial Valley Mall's Cinemark Theater direct telephone number of 760-482-9200.

The Imperial Valley Mall's Cinemark/Ultra Star Theater's address is: 3651 South Dogwood, El Centro, Ca 92243. Directions: exit I-8 at Dogwood, then head south to the IV Mall. You'll find the theater in back (out of view from the street.)

If you'd rather look through this theater's movie listings on-line, you may use the following link to view the www.cinemark.com official website for this theater chain.

IV Mall's other entertainment choices

Picture of Chuck E Cheese's Pizza at the Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro, California

What other entertainment can families enjoy while visiting the Imperial Valley Mall?

Families with kids may be interested in playing games and munching on pizza at the IV Mall's Chuck E Cheese restaurant! Chuck E Cheese is famous for its ticket-spewing games geared towards the younger set (who then use their game tickets to "buy" a prize at the end of their visit.) The El Centro Chuck E Cheese location is no exception---it's full of the same fun for which Chuck E Cheese's everywhere are famous!

Look for the Chuck E Cheese pizza parlor in its own building to the northern edge of the mall's property (near Arby's.) The Imperial Valley Mall's Chuck E Cheese telephone number is 760/352-7016.

IV Mall Carousel: Families with young children should also not forget the lovely kiddie carousel, which is located in the Food Court section of the mall. (Looking for a close door to the carousel? Head into the mall via the movie theater's entrance, and you will spot the merry-go-round right away!)

Imperial Valley Mall---Contact info

Photo of the children's carousel at the Imperial Valley Mall in El Centro, California

The Imperial Valley Mall's phone number is 760/352-0484. This is the mall's customer service center.

Imperial Valley Mall's hours of operation: Shopping hours at the Imperial Valley Mall are as follows: Mondays through Saturdays, the IV Mall opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm. On Sundays, the mall's opening time is at 11 am and its closing time is at 7 pm. Naturally, the movie theater maintains its own hours, as do the restaurants located around the mall's property.

The Imperial Valley Mall's address is: 3451 S Dogwood Ave, El Centro, CA. Directions: From I-8, take the Dogwood Avenue exit and head south several blocks to the mall. You may use the following link to view a Mapquest Map of the area around El Centro's Imperial Valley Mall

If you'd like further information, including details of special events or sales going on at the shopping mall, you may follow the upcoming link to browse through the Imperial Valley Mall's official website.

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