Popular outdoor retailer announces 'mega adventure store' in San Diego
Key Points:
- Bass Pro Shops announced plans to open its first store in San Diego County, a 148,000-square-foot outdoor adventure store at Grossmont Center in La Mesa, scheduled to open in 2028.
- The new store aims to offer a unique shopping experience inspired by the region’s outdoor heritage and will cater to fishing, hiking, camping, and hunting enthusiasts.
- The project is expected to create over 150 jobs and is seen by La Mesa officials as a positive boost to the local economy and the ongoing transformation of Grossmont Center.
- This will be Bass Pro Shops’ sixth location in California and the company recently earned the title of “America’s Most Trusted Outdoor Retailer” for the fifth consecutive year.
- The announcement comes amid recent closures at Grossmont Center, including the departure of Reading Cinemas after 15 years of operation.