Viejas Outlet Center
One of the lovliest outlet malls you'll ever discover!
I can't say enough nice things about the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine (greater San Diego), California! Just spending time at this beautiful and unusual location makes me feel like I've been "away from it all." Come discover the Viejas Outlet Mall---maybe you'll like it as much as I do!
Viejas Outlet Center: Decor, themes and motifs
The most important thing to know about the decor of the Viejas Outlet Center is that it's on Native American land and built around a Native American theme. A melange of Native American styles have been used in the building and decorating motifs at Viejas mall. The buildings themselves are "pueblo style," similar to those built by the Native Americans of New Mexico (...think "Taos.") Other features at the Viejas complex are reminiscent of tepees built by the plains tribes.The atmosphere at the Viejas Center doesn't stop with the buildings alone, though. Prominent use is made of water. You'll find waterfalls, water fountains, streams, ponds, and "dancing waters" throughout the Viejas outdoor mall. The abundance of running water provides a sensation of rest and relaxation to those who visit here.
Interesting uses of space itself are apparant throughout Viejas. On one hand, you'll find narrow walkways which provide a cozy, "old world" feel. But on the other extreme, you'll also see a huge, grassy park in the middle of the Viejas grounds...the size of which you won't see at any other mall. The effect is utterly stunning.
Animal statuary is used at Viejas to complete the "you're in the world of nature now" feeling for the visitor. A cougar lurks on a high limb. A ram climbs a rocky knoll. An eagle poses before flight. And, below on the ground, animal "footprints" provide the "proof" that the forest is near at hand.
The Viejas Mall's decor doesn't end with merely VISUAL effects, either. Sound is an important effect at Viejas. Music mixed with the sounds of nature is piped into the courtyards and pathways at Viejas. Native American instruments and original recordings are auditory treats for the Viejas guests.
Where do the sound effects end, and reality take over? Are those real birds chirping and frogs croaking? It could be. Or, it could be the speakers bringing you the sounds of the forest. Reality or make-believe? Whatever the source, the effect you'll feel upon hearing the sounds of nature is one of peace and relaxation.
I came early to Viejas to take these photos before the crowds of people arrived. In the early morning, nearly all by myself, Viejas seemed almost like a sanctuary. Almost like the shoppers who'd soon be arriving would merely mar the serenity of this special place.
Viejas Outlet Center: Entertainment and Dining
In addition to admiring the architecture and ambience of the mall, there's still more to do than shop at the Viejas Outlet Center. Every evening in the outlet mall's "Center Show Court" a performance is given. There are 3 different performances that rotate being shown. All feature music, lasers, lights...or even pyrotechnics. Admission is free!The rotating shows are---
***Splashtracks! This show is billed as a "musical journey of hits."
***Legend of the Ice Princess: This is a wintertime show that's performed during the holiday season. It features all the special effects mentioned above---PLUS snowfall!
***The Power of Nightfire: This is a beautiful show about Native American legends.
You'll want to plan some time to sit and watch the relaxing "Dancing Waters" fountains in the Center Court area, as well. You might want to combine this activity with stopping for a snack break or lunch. Several eateries adjoin the central courtyard, and there are plenty of outdoor tables where you can eat your meal while gazing at the fountains.
During the summer, the popular Viejas Concerts in the Park series comes to Alpine. For the summer of 2006, you can see some top-name entertainment here at Viejas. For further information on who will be playing and how much the tickets will cost, use the following link to view the
Viejas Entertainment official website.
(Note: once you get to this website, click on the tab for "Viejas Concerts in the Park, Alpine" because there are tabs for other concert venues listed on this page, as well.)
DINING AT THE VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER---
There are no restaurants at the Viejas Outlet Center that have a menu diverse enough to please everyone in a large party, particularly if your group contains opinionated eaters. The few restaurants at Viejas Mall are specialty restaurants---mostly fast food---with a limited menu. Nevertheless, the Viejas Casino (directly across the street) has several full-service restaurants with more expanded menus which you might enjoy...casual dining, fine dining, AND a buffet! To learn about the fine restaurants at the casino, you may use the direct link to the Viejas Casino's official website at the bottom of this page. On that website, you'll even find the restaurant menus!
The restaurants at Viejas Outlet Center itself are---Adriano's Pizza Grotto (619/659-8311).....Cold Stone Creamery (phone 619-445-1696).....Kentucky Fried Chicken "KFC" (phone number 619-445-4300).....McDonald's (phone number 619-445-7137).....Nori Sushi Bar & Grill (number 619-659-2882).....Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (phone 619-659-8104).....Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill (phone number 619-445-0698).....Subway sandwich shop (phone number 619-659-9661).....Wetzel's Pretzels, phone 619-445-3444.
Viejas Outlet Center: Kids Stores
On the first page of this section, we talked about the Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario (greater Los Angeles), California. It's really hard to beat Ontario Mills if you want an outlet mall with both enteratinment and shopping opportunities for kids and teens.The Viejas Outlet Center focuses more on clothing for adult women than on other types of merchandise. Nevertheless, ther are a few stores where you can buy clothing and toys for children.
***Carter's Children's Wear, (phone number 619-659-0635) The Ontario Mills Outlet Mall has a Carter's store, too...and, as I mentioned on that page, the Carter's Children's Stores have won entry into the coveted "Best of Category" in the Consumer Reports magazine's assessment of outlet stores. Actually, Carter's was a winner in 2 categories---"Best Value" and "Best Selection." If you need clothing for babies or toddlers, you'll find cute clothing at a good price here.
***Osh Kosh B'Gosh, (phone number 619-659-5055) Like it's rival, Carter's, Osh Kosh B'Gosh was one of the few winners in the Consumer Report's May 2006 evaluation of outlet stores. Like Carter's, Osh Kosh B'Gosh was one of the half-dozen winners in the "Best Value" and "Best Selection" categories. In addition, Osh Kosh B'Gosh stores ALSO won in the "Best Quality" category. A "triple crown" of winnings!
***K-B Toy Outlet (phone 619-659-9844) Since K-B Toy Stores are found in many malls and outlet malls throughout the USA, many people are already familiar with this shop. KB Toys offers a limited but reasonable selection of children's toys, often at good savings.
Viejas Outlet Center: Shopping
As I mentioned earlier on this page, women's clothing is the Viejas Outlet Center's strong suit. This outlet mall is a particularly good place for finding business and "dress casual" attire. Though men's clothing is not Viejas Mall's strong point, you will find at least SOME menswear here. Here is a list of clothing outlet stores at the Viejas Outlet Center---***Benzene (telephone 619-659-9512).....Big Dog Sportswear (phone 619-659-1655).....BonWorth (phone number 619-659-1564).....Dressbarn (phone number 619-445-7615).....Eddie Bauer (phone number 619-659-0955).....The Gap (phone number 619-445-2974).....Guess (phone number 619-445-1196).....Impressions clothing store, phone number 619-659-8567.....IZOD (phone number 619-659-0210).....Jones New York (phone number 619-445-7317).....Lane Bryant Outlet (phone 619/659-5993).....L'eggs/Hanes/Bali/Playtex Outlet (telephone 619/659-3428.....Levi's/Dockers (phone number 619-659-5886).....Liz Claiborne (phone number 619-659-3887).....Nautica (phone number 619-659-3266).....Pac Sun (phone 619-445-5746).....Perry Ellis (telephone number 619-659-0427).....Petite Sophisticate phone number 619-445-3054.....Polo Ralph Lauren (phone number 619-445-9888).....Rue 21 (phone 619-445-5116).....Tommy Hilfiger (phone number 619-659-8887).....Wilson's Leather (telephone 619-659-9528)
Though the Viejas Outlet Mall is large, most of that space is filled with landscaping, turning Viejas into a park-like setting. There are many less stores here than at some other outlets...particularly Ontario Mills, the largest outlet mall in Southern California. Nevertheless, we haven't come to the end of the list of stores at Viejas Outlet Center yet! Here is a store listing of shops in other categories besides clothing:
***Accessories and Perfume: Claire's Accessories, phone 619/445-6454.....Fossil, phone number 619/659-8639.....Journeys (Tel: 619-445-3902).....Sunglass Hut/Watch Station, telephone number 619/659-3602..........Ultra Diamonds Outlet Store, telephone number 619/659-0657.....Zales Jewelry Outlet, phone 619/659-9103.....Parfumerie La Fragance, telephone 619/445-3105
***Footwear/Handbags: Bass Shoe Outlet, telephone 619/445-9616.....Factory Brand Shoes, phone 619/659-3897..... Naturalizer Outlet Store, phone number 619/445-9853.....Nike Outlet, phone 619/659-3460.....Nine West, phone number 619/659-1391.....Reebok Outlet, telephone number 619/659-2838.....Vans Outlet Store, phone number 619/659-3243
***Housewares: Kitchen Collection, telephone number 619/445-6130.....The Linen Outlet, phone 619/659-8831
***Specialty and Other: Alpine Party Supply, phone 619/659-9833.....Borders Book Outlet Store, phone number 619/659-5194.....Borrego Springs Bank, Viejas Branch; telephone number 619/659-9770.....Music for a Song, phone 619/659-1206.....Samsonite Luggage Outlet, telephone number 619/445-5709.
You may find out further details on these shops (and check for changes in the list of stores) by using the link to the Viejas Outlet Center's official website, which is at the bottom of this page.
Viejas Outlet Center: Contact Information
The Viejas Outlet Center address is:5005 Willows Road
Alpine, CA 91901
The Viejas Outlet Center phone number is 619/659-2070.
The Viejas Outlet mall shopping hours are as follows: Mondays through Saturdays, the outlet mall opens at 10 am and closes at 9 pm. On Sundays, the Viejas Mall opening time is 10 am and its closing time is 7 pm.
Viejas Outlet Center directions:
Take Interstate 8 heading east...that's up into the mountains "behind" San Diego. Take the Alpine, California exit and follow the signs to the Viejas Casino and outlet mall.
If you're coming from the east headed west into San Diego, you'll clearly see the Viejas mall and casino BEFORE you reach the exit you'll need to take. However, if you're coming from San Diego, you won't see the mall first...because you'll still need to travel a mile or so down Willows Road before you arrive there.
The Viejas Outlet Center official website is
www.shopviejas.com
If you'd like to study a map of the Viejas Outlet Center area, no problem. Just use the following link, and you'll go directly to a
Yahoo road map of the Viejas Outlet Center area.
If you'd like to see a diagram of stores at the Viejas outlet mall, there's an interesting interactive map on the Viejas website. Hint: once you reach the page where the link will send you, you'll have to click on "map." Once the interactive map pops up, play around with the map awhile. The names of the stores are neatly arranged in "folders." When you click on the name of any particular store, that shops location is shown on the map of the mall. So, use the following link to see an
interactive map of stores at the Viejas Outlet Center.
If you'd like to find out the restaurants at the adjacent Viejas Casino, you'll want to visit the Viejas Casino's official website. There, you can learn all about each restaurant...and even see the restaurant menus! Click on the following link to go to
www.viejas.com, to see dining and entertainment options at the casino adjacent to Viejas Outlet Mall.
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