Otay Ranch Town Center has been busy welcoming a diverse mix of new dining and retail tenants to the Chula Vista shopping destination as it prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary this fall.
New openings throughout the year
Late last year, Lovesac joined the lineup with a showroom where shoppers can try out the brand’s iconic bean bag chairs, modular Sactionals, Sacs and customizable accessories in person before ordering.
January brought 356 Korean BBQ, a full-service restaurant offering an interactive dining experience with premium meats grilled tableside. I visited and put together a video summary if you’d like a closer look before you go. You can watch it here.
May saw two new tenants open their doors. Mini Play Town brought an indoor playroom for kids complete with a multi-level play structure, a toddler area and event space. I stopped by when it opened and wrote up what parents should know; you can read it here. Creations Boutique also opened, offering a curated assortment of contemporary and bohemian-inspired women’s apparel and accessories.
Summer closed out with the opening of Swarovski in June, bringing the global upscale jewelry brand’s crystals, watches and accessories to the center.
What’s coming next
Otay Ranch Town Center has more tenants coming in the months ahead. J. Crew Factory will open with the brand’s signature men’s, women’s and kids’ styles, and Taste of The Himalayas will bring authentic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine along with a patio for outdoor seating.
Tea shop favorite R&B Tea is also expanding and moving to the centrally located Dining Pavilion, where it will continue serving its milk and fruit teas, smoothies and specialty beverages.
“As we approach our 20th anniversary, our center continues to evolve based on our community interests and needs,” said Tim Kilcourse, General Manager of Otay Ranch Town Center, owned and operated by GGP. “Our diverse mix of national brands, local concepts, experiential uses and new dining options truly offers something for everyone,” he added.
Looking ahead to the holidays
I’m already looking forward to the holiday season at the center this year, especially the tree lighting and the other events they typically put together. There’s no exact date yet, but as soon as I have that information, I’ll be sure to share it across all of our social media channels.
Twenty years is a big milestone, and I remember being there for both the groundbreaking and the grand opening. This center has meant a lot to the area, and I’m looking forward to seeing what other stores and businesses join the lineup next.
For the full list of tenants, visit Otay Ranch Town Center’s website. And as always, keep an eye on our event calendar and follow along on Instagram and Facebook (@livingchulavista) for more on what’s happening around town.
About Otay Ranch Town Center
Otay Ranch Town Center is one of San Diego’s premier outdoor lifestyle destinations in Chula Vista, offering nearly 100 retail, dining, entertainment, fitness and health options along with a full-service Barons Market. The center’s mix includes Apple, lululemon, Sephora, Barnes & Noble, Road Runner Sports, H&M and Best Buy, complemented by a 12-screen AMC Theatres and restaurants including Yard House, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory and local favorites Karina’s Mexican Seafood and Savoie Eatery. The open-air center also features grand fountains, a pet-friendly setting and adjacent dog park, a branch of the Chula Vista Library and passport acceptance office, a food pavilion, fireplace and popper fountain for children. Otay Ranch Town Center is located at Eastlake Parkway and Olympic Parkway in Chula Vista, 4.5 miles east of I-805 and just off the South Bay Expressway (SR-125).
