Easter is almost here! If you’re spending the holiday with loved ones and need to grab some last-minute brunch supplies, here’s your guide to what stores are open or closed on Easter Sunday in San Diego.
Tourist & outdoor hubs
Seaport Village & Liberty Public Market: These popular, outdoor, and tourist-friendly spots generally stay open on Easter. However, individual artisan stalls or restaurant hours might vary slightly.
Gaslamp Quarter & beach towns: Many independent shops, boutiques, and surf shops in heavy foot-traffic areas (like the Gaslamp, Pacific Beach, or La Jolla) will remain open to cater to locals and tourists enjoying the holiday weekend.
Malls
Major traditional malls in San Diego – like Fashion Valley, Westfield UTC, and Westfield Mission Valley – often close completely for Easter Sunday or operate with severely limited hours. If you plan to go mall shopping, you should definitely check the specific mall’s website online.
Grocery & convenience stores
Open: Regional chains like Ralphs, Vons, and Albertsons, as well as Walmart, are generally open with regular hours.
Open with potentially reduced hours: Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods usually stay open but may close a bit earlier than normal.
Closed: ALDI locations traditionally close on Easter Sunday.
Convenience: Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will be open, though the actual pharmacy prescription counters might have reduced hours.
Big box retailers and department stores
Just like the rest of the country, many national chains observe Easter as a company-wide holiday.
Closed on Easter: Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Macy’s, Best Buy, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby, and Kohl’s.
Open on Easter: Walmart, The Home Depot (usually with reduced hours), and IKEA.
Happy Easter, San Diego!
