IKEA Opening Planning Studio, Pick-Up Location In North County

ESCONDIDO, CA — IKEA is coming to San Diego's North County.

The world's largest furniture retailer announced Thursday it will open a new plan and order point with pick-up location in Escondido. The new space, slated to open in spring 2026, will offer customers a more convenient way to access the company's home furnishings and design services.

IKEA has been in the San Diego market for 25 years, since opening the first store in 2000 in San Diego.

IKEA Escondido will be located in the Escondido Promenade. The new 798-square-foot space at 1200 Auto Park Way will serve as a planning studio where customers can work directly with IKEA specialists to plan and order home furnishing solutions for spaces such as kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.

Shoppers will be able to choose between delivery or pick-up from the smaller-format location. Online customers will also be able to select IKEA Escondido as their preferred pick-up location during checkout at IKEA.us.

"I'm beyond excited to welcome customers at IKEA Escondido this spring," said Laura Mellor, market manager for IKEA U.S. "No more trekking through that notorious San Diego traffic — now you can enjoy IKEA and our inspiring home design with less hassle."

According to the company, the new format is part of the brand's growth strategy for the U.S.

"The IKEA Escondido plan and order point with pick-up brings our signature styles closer to the community — making it more accessible, more convenient, and of course, more affordable," Mellor said.