Your One-Stop Shop for Summer’s Last Hurrah
Written By: Keri Bridgwater Del Mar Highlands Labor Day Events
Featuring a combo of 70 plus stores, boutique fitness studios and dining options—not to mention a luxury movie theater and rad, pop-jet fountain—Del Mar Highlands Town Center might be one of San Diego’s sexiest social gathering spots. Whether you’re looking to load up on hosting supplies for that holiday pool party, or just want to get pampered and then wine and dine with your S.O., North County’s premier shopping and lifestyle destination has got all your Labor Day weekend needs on lock.
“Holiday weekends are always fun and energetic at Del Mar Highlands Town Center,” said Tara Sanchez, Marketing Specialist at Donahue Schriber. “Over 800 new parking spaces available makes enjoying your day at Del Mar Highlands easy…head to the entrances of the parking structure at El Camino Real or at Townsgate Drive & Kelsford Place where you’ll find plenty of spots!”
Del Mar Highlands Labor Day Events
If You Need to Prep for Your Labor Day Plans
Farm Fresh Fare
Grab last-minute essentials like all-natural brats and burgers, sides, snacks and party platters for those Labor Day barbecues at one of San Diego’s finest purveyors of organic and non-GMO produce. There’s a great selection of specialty wines, champagnes and craft beer, too.
Jimbo’s…Naturally
12853 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858.793.7755
Modern Gourmet Essentials
This locally-owned and operated boutique pantry chain is best known for its premium olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars. Up your grilling game with some of their gourmet supplies, salts and seasonings, or pick out a hostess gift—specialty items also include honey, jams and dishware.
Baker & Olive
12925 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858.350.1300
Dive In!
Shop the latest swimsuit styles and splurge on a new weekend-at-the-beach look for Labor Day. From mix-and-match separates to chic one-pieces by top swimwear brands like ViX, Vitamin A, L*Space and Stone Fox Swim, whether you’re leaning toward on-trend palm print or classic black, get styled at Diane’s.
Diane’s Beachwear
12925 El Camino Real, Ste J1
San Diego, CA 92130
858.259.1009
End of Summer Style Edit
This cute indie-boutique stocks a treasure trove of dresses, tops, accessories and everything in between by labels like Lush, Veronica M, Michael Stars and Love Stitch. Schedule a personal styling session to help coordinate that perfect holiday weekend look.
Pretty Please
12925 El Camino Real, Ste J10
San Diego, CA 92130
858.720.1188
If You Would Rather Treat Yo’Self to a Self Indulgent Holiday
Rise and Shine
Make the most important meal of the day a delicious one with top-notch breakfast fare at this retro-style dining hotspot. Morning bites, from frittatas and French toast to pancake flights, are best paired with a.m.-approved cocktails, like a classic bloody mary or sparkling south-of-the-border-inspired Palomimosa.
Snooze an A.M Eatery
3435 Del Mar Heights Rd, Ste D3
San Diego, CA 92130
858.703.5300
Body Beautiful
Kick some serious Monday morning butt with a full-body workout at Club Pilates. Catering to all fitness and experience levels, there’s traditional reformer, barre, cardio sculpt and TRX-style suspension training combo classes that scale up from beginner-friendly “Foundation” all the way to advanced “Mastery.”
Club Pilates Del Mar
12995 El Camino Real, Ste 103
San Diego, CA 92130
858.914.1965
Get Pampered
Relax and unwind after the weekend’s festivities with a luxurious massage at this oasis of calm. Here, skilled therapists specialize in ten different modalities, including Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology and shiatsu. New offerings include the two-therapist, ‘Four Hands’ massage, and a cannabis-infused, CBD oil upgrade.
Massage Concepts
12925 El Camino Real, Ste J25
San Diego, CA 92130
858.847.2777
Upscale Casual Eats
Post up at the bar for happy hour when there’s fifty percent off all appetizers, wells, plus select wines and beer, or do date night dinner and drinks in the restaurant. Famed for their succulent rotisserie chicken, Rimel’s menu also boasts a slew of tasty tacos, burritos and tapas.
Rimel’s Bar and Grill
12955 El Camino Real, Ste G2
San Diego, CA 92130
858.755.0000
Native Knowledge: Until their new store opens soon, catch the weekly Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee pop-up truck every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout September.
Native Knowledge: Look for the “Pets Welcome Here” decal to see which merchants are pupper approved.
Native Knowledge: Parking tip—valet is available for just $3, or free with Cinépolis validation.
Del Mar Highlands Town Center
12925 El Camino Real
San Diego, CA 92130
858.793.5757
Keri Bridgwater is a freelance writer covering travel and lifestyle. Her work has been featured in Fodor’s Travel, Marie Claire, Matador Network and InsideHook, among other outlets and publications.
