Just a short drive away from San Francisco, Vacaville is known for its luscious parks, exceptional wine, and shopping. If the last one surprises you, it shouldn’t — thousands of holiday shoppers flock to Vacaville’s premium shopping outlets every year, and the town is known as one of the best shopping destinations in Northern California.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect deal on the latest brand names and designer gear, hunting for a unique piece of art, or craving some new jewelry, you’ll find everything you could possibly need in Vacaville.
It’s the perfect place to come to find those spectacular, one-of-a-kind gifts that make birthdays and special occasions so much more memorable. With an abundance of boutiques, local stores, and outlets for major brands, it’s easy to succumb to your shopping temptations when you visit Vacaville.
Not only is it a great experience that’s guaranteed to ensure you find a cornucopia of amazing new treats, it’s the perfect way to support small local businesses, budding artists, and master craftsmen.
Here are the highlights to check out while you’re in town:
Vacaville Premium Outlets
Boasting 120 excellent stores, Vacaville Premium Outlets offers a stunning outdoor shopping destination with a lot of bang for your buck. This one location has so many stores, including Gucci, Banana Republic, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, J.Crew, and Nike, to name but a few.
Offering an exceptional range of brands and wares as well as regular bargains, it’s one of the biggest and most popular shopping destinations for communities in the nearby areas of Sacramento, Napa Valley, and San Francisco.
As you would expect from an outlet of such size, it’s easily found and conveniently located just off the intersection at Interstate 80 and Nut Tree Road.
Downtown Vacaville
In addition to the big outlets on offer, Vacaville also has a wealth of shopping destinations nestled in the historic and beautiful downtown area. Wander the streets, and you’ll discover a treasure trove of charming and completely unique local boutiques, crafters, and artisans. From sports gear to home décor, collectibles, antiques, contemporary and vintage fashions, and bespoke jewelry, there’s something to suit every taste in downtown Vacaville.
If you’re looking for a little artistic inspiration, have a wander down to the Living Canvas Art Studio or browse what’s on offer at Ambient Designs. You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to jewelry; there are eclectic and stunning selections on display at boutiques like Beads on Main, Clipper Cargo Antiques & Jewelry, and DeBartolo & Co Fine Jewelers.
Local furniture designers can be found at the likes of Old Town Furniture and Pretty & Chic, while cigar lovers will find something to indulge every taste at Casillas Cigars. And let’s not forget the furry members of the family — if you stop by Pawish Place Veterinary Center & Boutique, you can treat your faithful companions to a little high fashion of their own.
With so much on offer, Vacaville is the perfect shopping destination for the whole family.
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