My friend will be flying there from EU and he's trying to find photo/video stores besides Ritz camera.

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks

I recommend George's Camera in San Diego.

I've shopped both Nelsons and Georges while on location in SD. Both solid retail photographers stores with all the typical consumables and major lines.

If you're looking for broadcast video gear for location work - Broadcast Rentals - and Video-Gear are the two firms I've worked with. I know BR from their Phoenix operation and they're good people. I've also used VG when BR doesn't have something and they're also great to work with.