I may have only been to Irvine Spectrum Center maybe twice or thrice, but no more than that. For…read moreall times, I still have not seen the giant ferris wheel. The magnitude of this shopping, dining, and entertainment center is beyond compare from what I've heard. It offers over 170+ specialty stores, major department stores, well-known restaurants, and entertainment venues. That's gigantic! The premier outside shopping venue is anchored by Nordstrom and Target sharing space with so many more top brands, boutiques, and unique shops. Just to name a handful... Anthropologie, Apple, Bacio de Latte, Barnes & Noble, Build-A-Bear, Cotton On / Cotton On Body, Din Tai Fung, Fabletics, FOGO de CHAO, Georgia's, H&M, lululemon athletica, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, MINISO, Nike, Sephora, Silverlake Ramen, SomiSomi, The Melt, Urban Outfitters, Vuori, Yard House I was recently here for dinner at Yard House. Parking was a challenge for sure. Come early to make it easier for you. Anyway, I'm coming back to spend one full day exploring this place in the near future. Ferris wheel and I shall meet once! Join me in the fun and food.

I think this is a nicer shopping area than most others. It has a decent blend of popular/big-chain…read morestores, smaller stores, restaurants, and other things (like a movie theatre, carousel, and jungle gym). We went into a few stores to look around and enjoyed our time here. They basically have something for whatever you're in the mood for. It definitely is a very crowded place. There's a reason why they have soo many parking lots/areas. I'm glad we were able to come at a less busy time, but I'm sure weekend are extremely crazy. I liked the mall enough where I would come back.

Sign up online and Irvine Company will send out announcements for events at Tustin Market Place…read more However, most of the free stuff are for the children so if you have a family, that would be perfect. During Christmas, staff were passing out beanies and some Christmas goodies but again mainly for the children. There were candies cane, Santa, and some small drinks. For Lunar New Year - the children receive red horses in 2026 Year of the Red Horse that won't come again for another 60 years! Adults and Children got red envelopes $2!!:)) Happy Lemon was passing out drink but OMG the line was long so we skipped. The line is LONG but first come first serve basic. Free stuff run out fast so come 30 minutes early. There are foods, coffee, ice cream in the plaza but again it is CROWDED during event times! Parking - if you arrive early, there's parking in the Regal parking lot. If you arrive late, it best to Park across the street where 24 Hours Fitness is located.

They added a whole new section with new places to eat and they definitely chose some winners:…read more Shake shack, Handel's, BLK Dot coffee and more that I haven't even explored. I really like the Handel's because not only do they put a picture of what the flavor looks like but they also put a description of what's in it. There's another location and I literally have to ask what is in each one and it could be a lot to ask sometimes. BLK dot is super popular and they have too many drinks that I want all at once so this was definitely a great choice. I definitely need to come here more often because it's a one stop shop for everything.

South Coast Plaza is definitely a lux shopping destination…read more They have brands, variety, and an amazing selection of high end stores, serving the Irvine area. The events are top notch and hands down my favorite activations! I had a great time at South Coast Plaza and it's always a blast when you are having fun!

It's Disneyland for kids and Adults of all ages! Even just for people watching, window watching,…read morebuying experience or otherwise, it's always a fun and exciting place to visit ! Huge selection of food options, great value found at most , definitely worth checking out!!

It been a few years since I shopped at this outlet mall. It has a good variety stores. I usually…read morego to the Citadel but today decided to go here instead. Parking is very easy. Lots of parking lots surrounding the shopping center (vs Citadel where the one lot and parking structure is a hike away). Plenty of places to eat as well inside and on the perimeter. Only.negative, I arrived right at opening time.and surprised to see stores not yet opened. Opening 5-15 minutes after! Smaller stores with only .one person staffing. Guessing its the norm here. Next time I won't come at opening time!

Overall, a nice outlet mall that's easy to walk and not overwhelmingly big. It's a great spot if…read moreyou're looking for a more relaxed shopping experience without spending all day there. That said, I did find myself missing some higher-end stores, as the selection felt a bit limited on the luxury side.

This is one of my favorite outdoor malls in the Orange County area for mall walking. As it is…read morelocated near the beach, the weather is always nice and there are plenty of places to sit and rest your feet at this mall with a nice view of the beach. The mall does tend towards high end stores with a small smattering of standard stores but in general, there are a wide variety of stores. Plenty of dining options from high end or quick casual. You can even do your grocery shopping here as there is a Whole Foods market. They occasionally have special events. I happened to be here during the Lunar New Year event so one of the areas was decked out with Year of the Horse decorations. I also always walk by the Koi pond to see how the fishes are doing. Staff has always been friendly and helpful when I visit.

As outdoor mall in the affluent community of Newport Beach, Fashion Island opened in 1967, making…read moreit one of the older malls in the area. It's had it's share of anchors leaving (think Circuit City and Forever 21), but the owner (Irvine Company) continues to pour money into it, to keep it fresh and relevant. As an example, when Forever 21 declared bankruptcy and closed its store in 2019, the building was demolished in 2022 to make way for a new Restoration Hardware gallery store...which we found to be quite nice. Parking is plentiful, (mostly) covered, and free, with a pedestrian bridge on the 3rd floor taking one to the main part of the mall. And it seems to be one of the most dog friendly malls in the area, which is saying a lot. One will see a lot of signs for something called 'The Lot', which is a high end, ultra-luxury, cinema/cafe/restaurant, geared towards the clientele that the area feeds.

Ever since CAMP added Camp Out, parking has gotten even busier, so valet is honestly the move…read more I usually swing by East Borough for lunch (always hits the spot), and Jazz Night at Mesa on Wednesdays is a favorite.

'The Camp management or owners' need to enforce cars to park in actual parking spots and not park…read moreon the curb sides which is causing issues with the flow of traffic in the parking lot. That's how pedestrians or bypassing cars get hit. Which we (including my six year old who was with us) almost did multiple times just for walking to our car or even trying to drive through the parking lọt. It used to never be this way until recently. Recklessness and obstruction. Better hope something doesn't happen and causes a big lawsuit.

Nice, cozy outdoor seating area with plenty of restaurant options to choose from. It's a great spot…read moreto meet up with friends--everyone can grab whatever food they want and still sit together in the same space. Perfect for casual gatherings.

tl,dr: Pleasant place for some exotic eats and casual shopping…read more Likes: + I've been here twice. Both times to enjoy some delicious exotic food at restaurants in this shopping center. + They play nice ambient music on the speakers as you enjoy your stroll between your stops. + Feels safe, even at night.

DJ shopping center has such a nice variety of food (BCD Tofu) and bit of shopping stores (Miniso)…read moreto name a few for places to visit! There are multiple tea shops, there's even a new BBQ place, there's seafood options, and just overall, a lot of shops that make this the hot spot to visit, which also means parking can be a pain. During busy hours, the lot can fill up quick and even the garage can be full too, there maybe overfill parking but be careful parking at H-Mart if you're planning to go visit other stores and shops.

tl,dr: horrendous shopping area. but good restaurants…read more Likes: + This Shopping Center houses an awesome selection of restaurants like Pepper Lunch, Coco Ichibanya, and MeetFresh. Non-likes: - This large shopping center has only 3 entrances/exits, 2 of which are tucked away. So if you're looking to dine somewhere deep in like at Pepper Lunch, you have to navigate through abundant pedestrian and car traffic to find parking first. The floor plan designers should've included 1 or 2 more exits closer to the Alton Pkwy & Jamboree Rd intersection. - And parking is often horrendous throughout the whole day. From lunch hour to dinner hour, parking is almost always packed. You can expect to spend up to 10min seeking parking during the worst hours of the day. Even the parking structure in the back isn't sufficient during rush hour. - The back alley that passes by the church is riddled with horrendous, tall speed bumps. Awful on your car's suspension. They need to smooth out those speed bumps. Better yet, remove them entirely. They're not needed. - Also, many entitled drivers in the parking lot. For example, when they're at a stop sign and you're driving through the intersection because you don't have a stop sign, they jut out and almost collide with you. And if you honk, both the driver and the passenger in the other car will freak out and make a face at you as if YOU'RE the weird one. It may be worth the investment and mental peace to seek lunch elsewhere. - The center parking spots of the parking structure smelled like old urine. Parking there is a lil secluded, but boy does it reek.

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!!

JETSET Pilates is opening up in this shopping center and I am obsessed! This is exactly what Irvine…read moreneeds! A high intensity low impact lagree inspired Pilates. I already locked in my founding membership at a huge discount, it was a no brainer!

Likes: + Variety of dineries. American, ramen, noodles,…read moreIndian, Mediterranean. Something for everyone! + Nice place to hang with family and friends. + Numerous entrances/exits. . Ample but often crowded parking. Non-likes: - The driving area right in front of Target entrance is often slow and crowded with pedestrians and slow drivers.