The Best Boutiques And Independent Clothing Shops In San Diego

Shopping in San Diego can be a lot of fun, whether you’re looking for the perfect little black dress, an elegant suit or just a fun T-shirt. Hit up these independent boutiques for unique shopping experiences that are sure to leave you with a garment to treasure.
Did you know – Culture Trip now does bookable, small-group trips? Pick from authentic, immersive Epic Trips, compact and action-packed Mini Trips and sparkling, expansive Sailing Trips.

5&A Dime

5&A Dime is owned by siblings Jason and Darcie Huggins. They originally started as a toy, book and candy shop, but evolved into a clothing store once they started stocking local brands. They moved into their current location in 2008 and now sell streetwear and accessories, including hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and jackets. They also sell cookies courtesy of The Good Stuff Cookie Co.

Le Bel Age Boutique

The Ascot Shop

This long-standing La Jolla menswear boutique was founded as a haberdashery in 1950 and continues to cater to the sharp-dressed man today. The shop carries casual and formal men’s clothing—including suits, jackets, sweaters, button-down shirts, polos, and slacks—as well as shoes, ties, undergarments, watches, and other accessories. Customers can also request custom suits and other garments as well.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.