Malibu’s SunLife Organics Joins the Mix at the Campus at Horton - Eater San Diego

"SunLife Organics is the newest member of the Campus at Horton, the ongoing project from developer Stockdale Capital Partners to turn Horton Plaza and its surroundings into a retail and life science hub that will span seven city blocks, 10 acres, and one million square feet downtown. Sunlife’s commitment is not only to great food and beverage, but to community, health, wellness, and lifestyle, which ties in perfectly with the vision of a centrally located destination for customers in the heart of Downtown San Diego and beyond. Though SunLife founder Khalil Rafati has had many opportunities to bring the independently-owned chain to San Diego, being a part of the Stockdale project is what ultimately prompted the expansion. Rafati says he expects to open three to four stores in the San Diego area, including a branch at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center that will likely launch before the Horton location, which will be under Studio 3 Fitness next to the G Street entrance for Sprouts. Rafati credits juicing and superfoods with his journey from homelessness and drug addiction to founding SunLife, although he acknowledges that its organic smoothies and acai bowls — some priced at $20 or more — might be out of reach for some." - Candice Woo