Shopping - Western States (CA, NV, OR, WA)

Shopping in Seattle, Tacoma, Olympic Peninsula, Washington and The Cascades Seattle has many options available for the dedicated shopper. The open-air Pike Place Market and the surrounding streets are home to the original Starbucks and also to many food and craft stalls along its northern arcade. Place Market is one of Seattle's must-see attractions. Don't miss the flying fish! Belltown is the locale for trendy shopping, while Pioneer Square is great for those looking for quaint bookshops, antique shops, stores with Oriental rugs, and art galleries. For those searching for a collection of bargain boutiques, check out Pacific Place at 600 Pine Street. Branching out, there are numerous ways to part with the cash in Tacoma, Port Townsend and Leavenworth. On your mark, get set… Shopping in Portland, Eugene, the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley Don't miss these shopping spots in the Oregon Cascades and Willamette Valley region - Bend Factory Stores, Clackamas Town Center and Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets. Shopping in Oregon Coast from Astoria to Coos Bay to Gold Beach Don't miss these shopping spots in the Oregon Coast - Seaside Factory Outlets and Tanger Outlet Center - Lincoln City. Shopping in the Southern Cascades of California and Oregon Favorite shopping spots in the Southern Cascades are Pear Tree Factory Stores and Shasta Factory Stores. Shopping in San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley, Central California Coast There is no shortage of shopping opportunities in central California and there are still a large number of locally-owned shops and boutiques that are able to hold their own against the influx of shopping malls and big name brand stores. San Francisco and Sausalito are rife with little boutique and specialty shops. Did we mention Chinatown? Ok, Chinatown! Now get shopping. Shopping in San Diego, Venice, Laguna Beach, Los Angeles, Malibu, Beverly Hills, Southern California Shopping in southern California can be delightful but can also be very, very expensive. Everyone has heard about Beverly Hills with its famous Rodeo Drive, which is decidedly high-end and glamorous, as is La Jolla just north of San Diego. But, there are also some niche-like shopping locations that are popular with locals in southern California. In Los Angeles, for instance, on the corner of Beverly Boulevard and Third Street, right next to the CBS television studios, there is the famous Los Angeles Farmer's Market. At Farmer's Market you cay buy everything from vegetables, to souvenirs and trinkets, to sushi, to French crepes. All for a song. And a valid credit card. Shopping in Lake Tahoe, Reno, Yosemite in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains Top shopping spots in the Sierra Nevada region are Factory Stores at the Y and Westfield Galleria at Roseville. Shopping in Palm Springs and the California Desert Shop 'til you drop in the California Desert! From the fancy boutiques of Palm Springs to the local farmers market in Big Bear Lake to the outlet mall in Barstow, this region truly has it all. Shopping in Las Vegas and the Nevada desert It didn't take a rocket scientist to determine that people who win in Las Vegas casinos should have proper venues to relieve themselves of some of the heavy cash burden. And so it is that Las Vegas offers some of the most varied shopping options found anywhere on the planet. If you want trinkets, baubles, and beads, no problem. If you want a Picasso original, no problem. If you want a Vera Wang dress or an Armani tuxedo, no problem! Come on seven, baby needs a new pair of shoes! Major Tourist Attractions in the Region Northgate Mall - Seattle, Washington Cabazon Outlet Mall - California Bellevue Square Mall - Washington Seattle Premium Outlet Mall - Tulalip (Marysville), Washington Clackamas Town Center Mall - Portland, Oregon Lloyd Center Mall - Portland, Oregon Washington Square Mall - Portland, Oregon Los Cerritos Center Mall - Cerritos, California Ontario Mills Outlet Mall - California South Coast Plaza Mall - Costa Mesa, California Westfield Topanga Mall - Canoga Park, California Alderwood Mall - Lynnwood, Washington Del Amo Mall Fashion Center - Torrance, California Glendale Galleria Mall - California Fashion Valley Mall - San Diego, California Westfield Santa Anita Mall - Arcadia, California Stoneridge Mall - Pleasanton, California Fashion Island Mall - Newport Beach, California Tacoma Mall - Washington Brea Mall - California Westfield Valley Fair Mall - San Jose (Santa Clara), California Las Vegas Premium Outlet Mall - Nevada Valley River Center Mall - Eugene, Oregon Citadel Outlet Mall - Commerce, California Montclair Plaza Mall - California Stanford Shopping Center Mall - Palo Alto, California Desert Hills Premium Outlet Mall - Cabazon, California South Hill Mall - Puyallup, Washington Victoria Gardens Mall - California Gilroy Premium Outlet Mall - Gilroy, California SuperMall - Auburn, Washington Long Beach Town Center - California