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Indeed, California has something for everybody - including great shopping! - with major discount outlet factory stores conveniently located near major attractions in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco and all points in between.

Just up ahead, check out major shopping experiences in CA with a list of top outlet malls, including contact info, map and directions, plus related information resources for your next money saving excursion through the Golden State ....

Southern California Outlets

Carlsbad Premium Outlets, I-5, Palomar Airport Rd. East, Carlsbad, CA
A half-hour drive from downtown San Diego, Carlsbad Outlet has more than 70 outlet stores including BCBG, Barney's New York Outlet, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Crate & Barrel Outlet, Gap Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger, and Waterford Wedgwood.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets is regularly open 10am to 8pm daily, although hours vary by season. Call ahead to confirm: 760-804-9000.

Ontario Mills, I-10: Exit at Haven Ave. North, Ontario, CA
About an hour's drive from downtown LA, Ontario Mills features more than 90 outlet stores including Bebe Outlet, Bose, Chico's, Docker's, Estee Lauder, Fossil, Gap Outlet, Guess, J.C. Penney Outlet, Levi's Outlet, Off 5th -, Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger, and a Virgin Megastore.

Ontario Mills is open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 9:30pm and on Sunday from 10am to 8pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 909-484-8300.

Desert Hills Premium Outlets, I-10 to Fields Rd. Exit, Palm Springs, CA
Say that you did all your shopping in Palm Springs! A half-hour drive from Los Angeles, Desert Hills Premium Outlets offers more than 100 outlet stores including Barney's New York Outlet, Bass, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Dolce & Gabbana, Eddie Bauer, Gucci, Mikasa,Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, and Timberland.

Desert Hills Premium Outlets is open Sunday-Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday from 10am to 9pm, and on Saturday from 9am to 9pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 951-849-6641.

Camarillo Premium Outlets, Hwy. 101 at Las Posas Rd., Camarillo CA
About a 45-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, this outlet mall offers more than 90 factory outlet retailers including Adidas, Anne Klein, Ann Taylor Factory Store, Barney's, Bose, Bombay Outlet, Brooks Brothers, Chico's, Jones NY, Eddie Bauer, London Fog, Reebok, and Timberland.

Camarillo Premium Outlets is open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 805-445-8520

Central & Northern California Outlets

Gilroy Premium Outlets, 101 South to 152 West/Leavesley Road, Gilroy CA
About a half-hour drive south of San Jose Gilroy Premium Outlets offers more than 100 outlet stores including Adidas, Anne Klein, Crabtree & Evelyn, Bombay Outlet, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Levi's Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Reebok, and Zales Fine Jewelry Outlet.

Gilroy Premium Outlets is regularly open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 408-842-3729.

Great Mall of the Bay Area, Hwy 101 to Great Mall Parkway Exit, Milpitas CA
A 10 minute drive from San Jose, this outlet mall features more than 75 outlet stores including Brook's Brothers, Chico's, Eddie Bauer, Gap Outlet, Levi's/Docker's Outlet, Mikasa, Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Perry Ellis, Polo Jean Factory Store, and Tommy Hilfiger.

Great Mall of the Bay Area is open Monday-Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 8pm, and on Sunday from 11am to 7pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 408-945-4022.

Napa Premium Outlets, Hwy. 29 at 1st St. Exit, Napa CA
A great day trip - combining great shopping with a tour of California wine country - Napa Premium Outlets is an hour's drive from the Bay area, offering more than 40 outlet stores. These include the Banana Republic Factory Store, Barney's New York Outlet, Benetton, Calvin Klein, Coach, J. Crew, Nautica, and Timberland.

Napa Premium Outlets is open Monday-Thursday from 10am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm, and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 707-226-9876.

Vacaville Premium Outlets, I-80 East to I-505/Orange Drive, Vacaville, CA
An hour's drive from San Francisco, Vacaville Premium Outlets offers more than 90 outlet stores including Banana Republic Factory Store, Bombay Outlet, Burberry, Chico's, Coach, Gap Outlet, Eddie Bauer, Mikasa, Nike and Polo Ralph Lauren.

Vacaville Premium Outlets is open Monday-Saturday from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Call ahead to confirm store hours: 707-447-5755.

More about CA outlet outlets around the Web:

Factory Outlets in Los Angeles - Brief overview of all major outlets in and around LA with related photos, resources.

San Francisco Bay Area Outlet Malls - About.com guide to top outlet malls in and around San Francisco with maps, directions and contact info.

California factory outlets map and driving directions

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