 Shopping complex competitors in the North County suburbs were Escondido Village Mall (1964) {15.6 miles southeast, in Escondido} and North County Fair / Westfield North County (1986) {16.7 miles southeast, also in Escondido}.The Forum lifestyle center {8.1 miles southeast, in Carlsbad} was dedicated in 2003.Plaza Camino Real was given a large-scale makeover during 1989, which included new tile flooring and escalators.