Shopping

Tienda De Reyes

Tienda de Reyes is never boring! We always have a huge selection of fascinating Mexican folk art, fun, memorable souvenirs, beautiful, festive women’s apparel, accessories and much more! This some of the best gift shopping in San Diego. One of a kind merchandise arrives daily. There’s always something new to love!

At Tienda, we feature Dia de los Muertos merchandise all year long. We carry the largest selection of Day of the Dead art and apparel in San Diego. As you browse through the incredible collection, our staff can tell you all about the history and traditions of the holiday.

When you shop with us at Tienda, you’re sure to find something unique for everyone and you will always remember the experience.

Contact: (619) 491-0611

La Flor De Mexico

You’ve never been to a home and garden shop quite like this.

The store overflows with colorful, distinctive indoor and outdoor decor.

Succulents, unique imported planters, handcrafted furnishings, remarkable wall art, a huge selection of garden art, unique dishware and so very much more!

We have something to enchant every passionate decorator and gardener.

Come spend some time in our garden and find that unique piece you’ve been looking for.

del Cobre

Old Town’s copper shop features exquisite hand-hammered copper artwork. Perfect for finding unique gift items.

Coppersmithing is an ancient tradition among the Indians in the Mexican town of Santa Clara del Cobre.  This tradition continues to this day with the creation of fine, hand-crafted copper artwork.

All of del Cobre’s products are hand-hammered and painted by the skilled Mexican coppersmiths and artist of Santa Clara del Cobre.

Phone: (619) 450-6704

The Tile Shop

For more than 30 years, The Tile Shop as been a San Diego family-owned business.  The shop offers a great selection of framable ceramic house numbers and letters, along with personalized kitchen tiles and family crest tiles. But that’s just the beginning.  The store also features an extensive selection of hand-crafted Talavera and Mexican ceramic tiles, murals, tile coasters, trivets, hand-carved trays and much, much more.

Whether you are putting together a new kitchen or bathroom backsplash or need a new custom house sign, this store is sure to fill your needs. Be careful, though. Visitors have been known to spend hours in the store letting their creative juices flow.

Fiesta Cocina

The “party kitchen!”  This charming shop in Fiesta de Reyes offers traditional and festive products and supplies sure to brighten up any kitchen.  Here you will find tablecloths, hand-painted art fruit bowls, Talavera plateware, Mexican glassware, festive rugs, Mexican vanilla, spices, herbs, Mexican chocolates, hand-painted glass window decorations, a variety of cookbooks, and so much more.

The kitchen is the heart of any home and Fiesta Cocina will make yours sing with the joyful party spirit.

Old Town Gift Co.

Old Town Gift Co. is a Hallmark-style store with a nautical and literary appeal.  The store features a variety of historical gifts including some 19th century reproductions.  Desk accoutrements, vintage postcards, stickers, stamps, pocket knives, pocket watches, hand-carved miniature telescopes, humorous signs, old fashioned pens and ink wells, as well as new and used books — some written in the 1800s by local authors.

Old Town Gift Co. also hosts regular book signings. Be sure to check the schedule in the store and time your visit to meet an author.

Treasures of Mexico

Treasures of Mexico boasts a wide variety of artwork and hand-crafted items from international artisans. If you are looking for something truly unique, this is the place for you.  From textiles to decorative ceramics to jewelry and small mementos, shoppers are sure to find just the right item at Treasures of Mexico.

The Crazy Pepper

Sol Y Quito

Many products from South America found their way to San Diego in the 1800s. There was no Panama Canal, so the long trip required many trading stops along the way.

Sol y Quito represents those trading partners with San Diego and carries a wide variety of items from South America.

Stop in and see what you can find from further south than Mexico and Central America.

The Olive Oil Emporium

The Olive Oil Emporium has something for everyone. If it’s an olive or olive-based product, we’re your first and last stop. We specialize in featuring local producers, but we’re also not going to ignore the masters of Italy, Spain and France either.

We extend that same passion and dedication to a wider variety of specialty items like honey, cheese, pickles, and specialty canned seafoods from around the world. We even feature olive-based personal care items like locally produced soaps and balms and skin care items.  If you are someone who thinks olive oil is olive oil, this shop will open up a whole new world for you.

Javier’s Handcrafts

Old Town Beef Jerky & Root Beer

The perfect stop in Old Town for all lovers of unique snacks…And that’s everyone, right? Old Town Jerky & Root Beer brings you the most extensive selection of unique jerky you can imagine combined with over 50 different brands of Root Beer and other nostalgic sodas! Loads of choices to quench every thirst and satisfy any snack craving!

Let our knowledgable, friendly staff create a delicious Root Beer float for you and a friend! Our floats are always Buy one Get one FREE.

We are famous for our Jerky! Ask us to sample some of the most popular brands. We offer over 100 varieties of jerky from Elk to Alligator for the daring soul and good old Turkey Jerky, Beef and Bacon for more conservative taste buds.

We doubt you’ll leave without finding a favorite. Let a visit to Old Town Jerky and Root Beer be a new tradition in San Diego. You’ll be glad you did! See you soon!

Phone: (619) 607-5592

Castillo De Plata

Geppetto’s

Geppetto’s has been a San Diego tradition for more than 40 years and Old Town is their original location.  It is a magical world of classic toys. games and crafts that inspire creative play for the entire family.  Wander through and see what catches your fancy.  If they don’t have something you are looking for, they probably know where to get it.

Phone: (619) 293-7520

El Mercadito

Old Town’s Most Haunted