South Coast Plaza is my favorite mall in SoCal! There's such a great variety of stores, from…read moreeveryday shopping to luxury brands, and you can easily spend hours here. The location is also a huge plus, with several other great shopping centers nearby, so you have even more options without having to go far. Definitely one of my go-to shopping destinations whenever I'm in the area!

My childhood consists of memories at south coast plaza. But today has very much changed my views…read moreabout this upscale mall. I might never return after the treatment my fiance and I received. It was over 100 degrees today and we wanted to walk our little corgi around the mall because it was too hot to be walking our dog outside. Walking outside in that weather or even anything over 80 degrees is dangerous to dogs, they can have heat strokes or severe burns on their paws. We never had problems walking our pup at indoor malls. On many occasions coming here to do errands I would see others bring their pups, so today I brought mine with my fiancé to go shopping and spend family time together. Our dog is small and well behaved, he doesn't bark and if he does it's usually because he's super excited. Sales associates and kids we passed by loved him and petted him. He was being a good boy. However, we were told to leave the property by atleast 4 security guards, all within 5 minutes! So ridiculous. Even as we were leaving we kept getting stopped by one asking us to leave. I don't understand the harshness of these guards, do they not know it's literally scorching outside? I get dogs are not allowed here but I've seen many times people bring their dogs. Why target us? I'm not sure what the problem is with these security guards. There are other things to be worrying about. Real unprofessional for a "upscale" mall,

Every time I went on a date, for the past 30 years, this is where I went!…read more The ambience is always fascinating to me because it's like life, always changing, something always unexpected. I do miss the gypsy den restaurant, that was located here. - not sure I'll ever get over that. When I want to buy something wonderful secondhand, that's hard to find lo and behold, we have the Buffalo exchange, great prices as well. I'm just gonna leave it at that, with that information, and just suggest that you go here. Here in Orange County (where are many things are the same ). This LAB location is a blessing !

My sister and I decided to stop by The LAB Anti-Mall while exploring Orange County. This place is…read moresuch a fun and unique spot, especially if you enjoy shopping, art, and discovering local businesses. The whole area has a cool, laid back vibe that feels different from your typical shopping center. There are lots of unique shops to browse, along with great food and drink options like Seabirds, Stella Jean's, and other local favorites. Since it's an outdoor shopping center, we got to enjoy the beautiful California sunshine while walking around. One of my favorite parts was all of the art installations scattered throughout the property. They add so much character to the space and make it feel creative and fun. Plus, there are plenty of Instagram worthy spots if you love taking photos. We spent some time checking out the different shops and ended up stopping by Blends. The service there was excellent. The staff was friendly, helpful, and took the time to answer my questions without making me feel pressured to buy anything. I ended up finding a pair of Asics sneakers that I absolutely loved. The pricing was also surprisingly good, which made the purchase even better. Whether you're hanging out with friends, looking for unique stores, or exploring Orange County for the day, it's definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back!

We stumbled upon this accidentally when going to eat at the taco stand. Parking is crazy but once…read morein it's so much fun! It was fun exploring every nook and cranny. We didn't make it into every store, (the japanese bakery line was so long), but just the grounds of this little outdoor mall itself was enough.

The CAMP in Costa Mesa is unique outdoor shopping area. It's made up of a variety of different…read moreindependent businesses, so there's something interesting to explore but the parking situation really dampers the experience. I like the "arch" welcome you into the enclosed space. Also, I really like the outdoor atmosphere -- meant to feel relax & welcoming shopping center. For space that encourages people to shop, the space really makes parking hard by blocking half of the area for valet only. After circling around several times in the lot, you'll pull into a tagged sayings in every space - "Live it up", "Drink More Water", "Listen", etc!!! As you stroll through, you'll see many small, hippie stores.....but missed the vibe. The atmosphere is lacking and crowd is there.

Nice little shopping center with a wide variety of stores…read more I'm not usually shopping for furniture so I grab lunch at the indoor food court. I used to visit SOCO for the waffle store on the corner or the Shucks Oyster bar. Now the chocolate or red velvet cupcakes from Susiecakes draw me in. Portola Coffee is still the longstanding purveyor of fine caffeinated drinks. We Olive bar has a bevy of beverages. Palm and Patties burgers is a favorite of my foodie coworkers and me. Then we frequent Sunright, the boba tea shop.

This location has lost it's charm. So many stores inside is empty now. Hardly anything inside…read morethis nice location. Sad to see. I hope the places left are able to make it.

Fashion Island is a higher end outdoor mall with some interesting shops and an amazing food court…read more The grounds are beautiful, and it can be fun to just walk around and check everything out. If you have young children, the koi pond with its giant koi fishing can be a huge hit, as there are stepping stones through the middle of the pond and the layout is just gorgeous. There are also several quite amazing water fountains that they'll love running around. Plus it can even give you an excuse to do so! Not to mention, there are numerous stores to visit, including a legendary three or four-story Restoration Hardware with ocean views, an Apple store, tons of boutique clothing shops, Nordstroms, and a few places to enjoy lunch. There is also a PF Chang's with ocean views. Don't forget the amazing gelato place either! It moved from its old location so check the map. It's still there. Service-wise, this is higher end so you can expect decent service wherever you're at. Overall five stars. This is an OC institution.

Update on HUGE cockroach infestation at Fashion Island (FI), Newport Beach…read more Went to FI this 2026 summer and after three summers, I am happy to report the cockroaches are gone. The Irvine company that owns and runs FI never responded to my emails requesting they rid their sewers of the infestation but finally they have acted and now, FI is clean and cockroach free. Hope it stays that way because it was so tragic to experience such a traumatic event year after year. Now they must act and remove the rats scurrying around between Lululemon and Macys. Rats are easier to eliminate than cockroaches but shame on FI for allowing rats to roam freely. Rats are so gross!!!

A great shopping center with shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. There's even a Color Me Mine,…read moreand a parking garage.

A fun, little, and more affordable shopping mall across from the South Coast Plaza on the back…read moreside. Plenty of parking if you use the underground parking garage. Several good quick service restaurants and mid-range sit down restaurants. We particularly like Boudin's, especially since they closed the one at South Coast Plaza. The shopping is mostly major outlet stores, and a Kohler if you're looking for bathroom fixtures. Best Buy and the Container Store as always fun as non-outlet stores to visit. I haven't been to the movie theater, but there is one. Overall, this place has a nice vibe.

Haven't been back here since last year. Glad to see majority construction area are done, just the…read moresidewalk are still working. The club is reopen and most stores are still there. Easy layout and plenty of parking spaces. Just don't like the location, abit awkward to get in at some streets.

I have not been to Triangle Square in what feels like a lifetime. I used to live right down the…read morestreet and remember when Triangle Square was really popular. Sadly, I think it's gone downhill over the years. I see so much potential for what it could be, but it's just not. I do think the Western Bar was a good edition and Seville is nice too. But, it feels really run down. When I went today, none of the escalators were operational and they were extremely dirty with gum stuck all over. I'm not sure if the elevators were working or not, or maybe just really slow! I could not find a public bathroom, and still not sure if one existed. I'd love to see Triangle Square get some shops, maybe a dirty soda shop or ice cream. I think it is a great location and has so much potential.

Why haven't we been here before?? Great selections- can't wait to come back and try other options…read more We tried London chippy - check out my review on their page!! Amazing! Next time Doner place. Great idea to have this marketplace - can't even tell what's inside - or that there's an inside- if you don't know. Check it out!!

Pleasant medium-sized shopping plaza. I was fascinated by the existence of the Engine Ear Toys…read morestore here and thought to check it out. I left disappointed that it was more of a general toy store than a store specifically catered to enhancing kids' STEM aptitude. I like that the Newport Coast Shopping Center has a grocery store, a pilates studio, and a huge parking lot here. I also appreciate its proximity to the other Center. Boy, was their parking lot PACKED during my visit.

This place had everything for all kinds of shopping. I was tickled at going to 'Pavillions' whuch…read moreis an upscale Safeway. Lol! The difference was the parking lot! It was filled with Bentleys, Rolls Royces, Maybach's, McLaren's, Tesla's, occasional Mercedes and BMW. It was a car lovers dream. The store wasn't too bad either :)

A well-kept shopping center! While having a few banks, like Chase, there's some good restaurants,…read moreas well. Ralph's is out and Whole Foods is coming to Westcliff Plaza, I've heard. While there's somewhat ample parking, it can be an issue during peak times. With the choices of restaurants it offers, I feel that there is something for everyone, here! In my opinion, this is another basic shopping center. Overall, I had a pleasant experience! I would return whenever I'm in the area.

The parking situation here is terrible! Omg, it's unbelievable. As soon as the businesses open,…read morethe parking lot gets filled and there are security people standing in the lot and asking you where you are going and if they don't like your answer, they tell you that you can't park there. I started parking across the street in the residential area because of this! There are medical businesses, restaurants, coffee, a workout business, and a nail salon to name a few. The building itself is a new, more modern type of place. It's not my favorite place due to the parking and cold modern look of the inside of the building. Very industrial feel, no originality.