Like most malls in San Diego, Westfield UTC in La Jolla is an outdoor plaza perfect for a sunny afternoon of shopping and socializing with both friends and furry companions- they even offer mutt mitts for pet incidents. Best of all, UTC La Jolla is the only mall in San Diego that has a year-round ice rink located just a few miles from the coastline.

Trendy, classic and upscale stores for every shopper from children to the mature adult are the highlight at UTC. Popular stores such as Anthropologie, Express, and Forever 21 attract the young and fashionable, while the classic style of mature locals is accentuated with merchandise from United Colors of Benetton, Ann Taylor, and Banana Republic.

Some shops worthy of mention are: J. Jill, where women go for casual and artful clothing. For a more done up look like evening wear or business attire, Georgiou is a stand out. For shoes, Aldo and Cathy Jean have great picks for every occasion. For the adventurer, check out athletic-inspired fashion from Sun Diego Board Shop and Eddie Bauer. Lastly, for everyone in your household, choose from department stores like Nordstrom, Macy's, and Sears.

During all that shopping, you can work up quite the appetite. If hunger strikes at UTC La Jolla, head over to the food court for a quick bite at La Petit Bistro. For a more relaxing dining experience, a cocktail and entrée at one of the unique restaurants like Cozymel's Coastal Mexican Grill will do the trick.

In addition to great shopping and eating options, Westfield UTC offers classes and special events throughout the year. For instance, the ice rink, Ice Town, has "Try It" classes for first timers, and Williams-Sonoma offers culinary technique classes monthly. Recently, UTC hosted a special event dubbed Race to Fashion, a runway show displaying racetrack-worthy fashions for the Del Mar Racetrack season, with clothing directly off the racks from the many chic stores at UTC. Check out the Race to Fashion event photo gallery here.

Insider Tip: San Diego Westfield UTC La Jolla has big plans for upscale expansion throughout 2008 and 2009. Stay tuned for the Insider scoop on this top secret style gossip.