Shops & Restaurants

Discover Nearby Shops, Restaurants, and More

Residents of San Elijo Hills enjoy the convenience of having restaurants and businesses located within their towncenter as well as easy access to even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options in nearby communities.

Shops, Restaurants, and Businesses Located in the San Elijo Town Center:

Shopping, Dining, and Entertainment in the Surrounding Area

Just outside of San Elijo Hills, San Marcos and the nearby communities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Escondido offer numerous shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Shopping Near San Elijo Hills


In downtown San Marcos, the Grand Plaza Mall on Las Posas Road features a wide variety of clothing retailers, stores, and restaurants, and services. From buying new summer outfits at Nordstrom Rack to enjoying a meal at Elephant Bar, the Grand Plaza Mall offers many shopping and dining options. Other shopping centers in the area include the La Costa Town Square, Carlsbad premium Outlets, and The Forum Carlsbad.


You don’t have to travel far from San Elijo Hills to go to the movies. Just a block away from the Grand Plaza Mall in downtown San Marcos is the Edwards San Marcos 18 Cinema. Other movie theaters in the surrounding area include the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas La Costa in Carlsbad, Cinépolis in Vista, and the Regal Cinemas Escondido 16 & IMAX.

Get in touch with us to learn more about shops and restaurants in the area.