Las Americas Premium Outlets is a large open-air shopping centre positioned just north of the border, designed specifically to catch cross-border traffic in both directions. It holds over 125 brand-name outlet stores and draws shoppers from both San Diego and Tijuana looking for American retail prices. Anchor stores include Gap, Coach, Nike, and a range of mid-market American brands.
For visitors crossing from Mexico, the outlets offer a convenient first stop before heading further into San Diego. For travellers heading to Tijuana, the outlets are close enough to the trolley terminus that you can combine a shopping stop with a day across the border. Parking is free and extensive. The centre is open daily and typically least crowded on weekday mornings.