Southland Plaza Shopping Center — Attraction in San Diego

All three entrances to this old and small outdoor mall are typically congested. Lots of traffic that are moving in and out. Of the three entrances, the one closest to Bank of America has been the most busiest. You will also find people (usually men), hanging around the sidewalks and parking lot looking to be hired for work. Truth be told, I had hired a guy in this area before to help me move furniture, load/unload a U-haul and drive it to another city 8 miles away. Although he managed to chip part of the wood on my dresser drawer, the furniture moving experience, overall, was satisfactory.

My go-to stores and restaurants at Southland Plaza shopping mall: Walmart, Home Depot, Postal Annex, IHOP, Optometrist, CVS, and pet market for snake feed.

When comes to parking, the parking stalls in front of each establishment are usually occupied. However, there’s plenty of parking elsewhere. Also, lots of foot traffic, especially around Home Depot entrance area.

Similarly, since Walmart is on the same side with Home Depot, foot traffic is even higher. Drivers need to slow down and have patience when driving around this shopping center.

Side note: just days ago, I had witnessed drivers yelling at each other from inside their respective vehicles. One driver was very very slow in moving out of a parking stall. While four other cars were waiting in the same aisle attempting to pass through. To those impatient drivers, find another shopping mall that has less traffic: cars and pedestrians. And, stop honking excessively at other drivers, especially if it’s a non/emergency situations. It doesn’t help matters. It’s the holidays….tis the season to be jolly

If not for my go-to places at Southland Plaza shopping center, I would choose to shop elsewhere. Not a fan of grand central like traffic 👎

This mall does not decorate during the holidays. Nothing festive. Basically, nothing to brag about.

Lastly and most importantly, please...

Southland Plaza Shopping Center is a great place to go for all of your grocery needs. With multiple grocery stores to choose from, you will be covered for just about any food or drink product under the sun. From health foods to general fridge-fillers, name brands and generics, just about everything you can think of is covered. The employees and staff are caring and informative at each store. I personally have had no bad experiences at any of the several grocery stores in or around the plaza area. Go ahead and give them a try. I promise you will find what you need. Just remember, don't go grocery shopping at Southland Plaza when you're hungry or you will certainly leave with a whole lot more than you came for! Hope this helps aod you in finding a place to shop for groceries in the Southern Escondido area....

I love that they have a Vons Supermarket in this place!!! They just added a Wal-Mart too which is a perfect addition. Home depot next door and its a perfect ansammble. CVS adds to this as well as good old burger place B.Weivels. Recycling place in the middle is neat and I like the kids that work there and with Starbucks it just makes for a perfect ending to your day of errands. ( Lots of Border Patrol and Sheriff for some reason. I'm a U.S citizen but it creeps me out to see...