San Diego has a few Joann's (sigh) including a superstore. Other than that:

Yardage Town - I believe the flagship store of this San Diego county "chain" is in Chula Vista, with another huge store right off of MiraMesa Blvd. in San Diego.

Rosie's Calico Cupboard - at 71st and El Cajon Blvd. Definitely a quilter's delight!

Then we have some upholstery fabric stores - UFO being one. Unfortunately, people don't sew as much as they used to, and it's hard to buy fabric anywhere besides Joann, Yardage Town (if you have one close), or the Poway Wal-Mart (which still has a SMALL fabric department). Rosie's is the place to go for quilting fabric. If you are sewing something special, like costumes, Yardage Town is the best.

Your trip sounds like a LOT of fun! Are you going to visit the garment districts at NYC and LA? I haven't been, but understand that there ARE fabric shops at both.


Donna