Dr. Seuss meets the modern shopping mall at Horton Plaza. This is a twisted seven-level, 6.5-city-block shopping extravaganza, with 140 shops and restaurants lining downtown like a monstrosity. A very unique shopping experience awaits you. This is really something you’ve never seen. It’s unlike any other shopping center. It’s a crazy place, with checkered walkways, crazy murals, and street performers. Everything you desire is here: Macy's, Nordstrom, Mervyns, and my personal favorite, Bebe. They have everything from Abercrombie to Zales, literally. Stop in and have some ice cream at Ben and Jerry's and fish tacos at Rubios, try on new lingerie at Victoria’s Secret, get a quick tan at Platinum Tan, or even see a movie. There’s even a post office on site. There are plenty of restroom facilities, escalators, and elevators.
The Westin Hotel is adjacent to the mall, just in case you need a nap afterward. You could spend the entire day here, just wandering around and looking at the architecture, the colors, artwork, and specialty shops.
As an added bonus, around Christmastime, the Westin hotel offers stay-and-shop specials with a special room rate and coupons books to use at various stores inside the plaza. Take a day to stroll through this wonderland. It's so Cat in the Hat-ish.