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San Diego, California

Border proximityBeach culture25M passengers
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A SAN d newsstand kiosk at San Diego International Airport featuring snacks, drinks, and travel accessories.
A SAN d newsstand kiosk at San Diego International Airport featuring snacks, drinks, and travel accessories. Photo: san.org

About San Diego International Duty Free

Southern California gateway near Mexican border featuring surf culture items, craft beer merchandise, military memorabilia, and Mexican-influenced products reflecting the binational region.

San Diego International Airport (SAN) offers a comprehensive travel experience with nonstop flights to global destinations. Managed by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, the airport serves as a primary gateway to San Diego, celebrating its 98th year of operations in 2026. The facility provides seamless travel with modern amenities, including expansive shopping and dining options across two main terminals.

Terminal 2 West features a variety of sit-down dining and retail options, while Terminal 1 provides local eats and convenient pre-security shopping. The airport is recognized for its sustainability efforts, including the Fly Quiet Awards for noise reduction and programs to protect the endangered California Least Terns that nest on-site. Visitors can access the terminals through a visitor pass program that allows non-ticketed guests to shop and dine beyond security checkpoints.

The airport infrastructure includes advanced Parking Plazas at both terminals, offering over 185 clean vehicle charging points. These plazas are designed with color-coded wayfinding, glass-backed elevators, and lightwells for natural ventilation. With its focus on customer experience, SAN integrates local San Diego flavor through curated retail stores like Warwick’s of La Jolla and diverse culinary offerings, ensuring a high-quality environment for both arriving and departing travelers.

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  • Our directory coverage: 5 stores and 4 places to eat listed on Malls.info — what we've catalogued, not the mall's full countSource: san.org
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