Westfield Plaza Bonita

Westfield Plaza Bonita is a regional shopping center at 3030 Plaza Bonita Road in National City, California, in San Diego's South Bay, about eight miles south of downtown San Diego and roughly ten miles from the border at San Ysidro. The mall differs from a generic center in serving the South Bay communities, and its tenant mix reflects an everyday, family-oriented market with a strong local clientele. Anchors include Macy's and JCPenney, joined by apparel, shoe, accessory, beauty, electronics and home retailers, and a cinema. All goods are standard branded merchandise sold by chain stores, so there are no market-style crafts or tourist trinkets. Prices are moderate and fixed, with no bargaining, and savings come from seasonal sales and promotions at the anchor stores. Cards and mobile payments are accepted everywhere, and cash is rarely needed. California sales tax is added at the register, and the United States has no general tax-refund scheme for foreign visitors. The layout combines indoor concourses with anchor stores at the ends and shops between, with large surface parking areas around the building. Dining options include a food court with quick-service meals and a few casual restaurants nearby, and typical meals cost about $10 to $20. The atmosphere is local and relaxed, with families, students and residents making up most shoppers, and it is busiest on weekends and in the back-to-school and holiday periods. The mall is served by San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus routes, and the South Bay is also connected to downtown by the trolley network, though driving is the most direct option. Visitors staying in Chula Vista or National City, or crossing from Mexico, may find it a practical place to buy clothing and household goods. Standard hours run Monday to Saturday from about 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Sunday from about 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, but hours vary, so confirm on the Westfield website.