It's been hot and humid lately. While eating at Good Stuff - Palos Verdes, I saw families with…read moreyoung kids enjoying the splash pad and the outdoor seating in front of shops offering food and drinks. When the shopping center opened in 1981, there was a lot of hope; but retail trends shifted over time. Now, the center focuses on serving as a community hub, hosting plenty of special events for locals. There are many nice restaurants and even a new bowling alley. There's a skate rink. Other experiences are set to open soon. It's a nice place to hang out.

Wow! This spot sure has changed through the years. Promenade on the Peninsula has now been renamed…read moreto Promenade PV. It's still an open air shopping center but they're putting a big emphasis on community gathering. They do a lot of events like a Spring Carnival and Egg Hunt. They also upgraded the ice rink under the LA Kings brand. There's also lots of new restaurants. I found a new favorite via Pho Red Bo and I spotted a yummy dessert spot via Fika Fika Creamery. Though lots of change, it was nice to see Regal Promenade still here. This movie theatre was my go- to movie theatre a few years back and I have found memories of this spacious (not crowded) theatre. Overall, I was happy to visit the new Promenade PV. It's nice to see this outdoor area gaining more popularity and it's so refreshing to see the new restaurants and events they have here.

Malaga Cove Plaza,located in beautiful Rancho Palos Verdes Estates in Southern California is a…read moreterrific stop on a picturesque drive along the coast! They have beautiful architecture,a stunning Italian Neptune water fountain,nice shops and a market to buy foods,drinks and snacks.Plenty of free parking. For a scenic drive along SoCals version of the famous central coast Monterey/Carmel "17 Mile Drive" start your journey in San Pedro at the port of Los Angeles area and drive west on West 25th Street that takes you to Palos Verdes Drive South. You will go by The Trump National Golf Club,The Point Vicente litehouse,The Wayfarers Chapel,Portugese Bend and lots of places to explore all along the Pacific Ocean! You'll wind up at Malaga Cove Plaza for a stop and you can go onto Hermosa,Manhattan and Redondo beach communities-a great drive! . . . . #malagacoveplaza #palosverdesestates #ilovepalosverdes #scenicdrives #pointvicentelitehouse #redondobeach #manhattanbeach #hermosabeach #monterey #carmel #17miledrive #californiadreaming #californiadreamin #californiasoul #trumpnationalgolfclub #wayfarerschapel #portugesebend #takeadrive #glasschapel

Serving as the main retail area for Palos Verdes Estates, Malaga Cove Plaza was recently named to…read morethe Register of Historic Places in 2021. It has various financial institutions, along with two places that serve sit-down food. All share a large, free parking lot, with slots having different max time rules, enticing cars to be in and out. In the center is the Neptunes Fountain, though it wasn't running when we stopped by. We only found parking in a 30 minute spot, which was enough time to pick up our sandwiches from the market, walk a little to see the fountain, and be on our way.

Very busy but they took time for me in my travels and were kind and professional…read more.. Linda is amazing!!!! She adjusted my glasses for free-wow!!!! Thank you America's Best Contacts and Eye Glasses

Great plaza for those who live up in the PV area, but don't want to drive all the way down to…read moreTorrance to run a few errands. This plaza has everything with lots of parking. Get your workout done at LA Fitness or if you're feeling a bit lazy, relax and watch a movie at the Starlight Terrace! Hungry? Grab some groceries/food at Trader Joes or Saladish. Need some clothes? You have Goodwill and Marshalls upstairs! There's obviously a lot more stores in this plaza, but these are the ones that I can recall at the moment.

Del Amo Mall is a favorite for its size and variety of stores, but it's been a good while since our…read morelast visit. We returned to dine at Din Tai Fung with our niece and her husband. We parked on the side between Barnes & Noble and North Italia. As we came through the mall entrance we were surprised to see a Pop Mart pop-up, which was larger than some stores in other malls. The permanent store is still under construction, so we assumed this was a preview for Pop Mart fans like our daughter. We didn't have time to walk the entire mall after dinner, but the parts we did see were redone to be modern and bright with comfortable seating throughout. Many of the stores now have larger floor plans. There are also much more dining and snack options. We hope to see the rest of it the next time we visit our niece.

This place has pretty much every store you can think of and some you haven't. It was a great place…read moreto wander around in in 107 degree heat. They do have a lot of collectible stores like cards which is a bit annoying but hey I guess whoever pays the rent. Tons of parking.

The parking lot is clean, with plenty of parking and lots of different restaurants nearby. There's…read morealso Sephora, a movie theater, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's!

[Review #817] 2024-016…read more Opened in the 1960s, Rolling Hills Plaza is an eclectic outdoor shopping center with restaurants & shops, anchored by AMC Theatres & 24-Hour Fitness. I first visited this plaza to watch movies with friends in the late 1990s. And on some nights with new movie openings, the lines were so long they wrapped around the building. Yikes! There's been a lot of turnover the last couple of decades that I can't remember some of the earlier tenants. A fav Japanese restaurant with a large diverse dessert menu had closed, replaced by Hakata Yamaya (renamed as Yamaya). Most recently, SHIOK! Asian Street Food (family fav for delish sandwiches & boba drinks) was closed due to downturn from the COVID-19 pandemic, replaced with Hanky's Hot Chicken, followed by Tap Society Brews & Bites (its sister Caps & Corks is still open) all within 4 years. Not sure why this particular spot always had high turnover. Bed Bath & Beyond is another former resident that I often shopped at for home goods, especially when I first moved to the South Bay. Although I no longer visit this AMC as much, I still shop & dine fairly regularly at the plaza: Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Nijiya Market, Yi Fang Taiwan Fruit Tea, Mendocino Farms, Lunasia Dim Sum House, Stonefire Grill, Nice China Cafe, Pinwheel Cafe Bakery, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee, California Pizza Kitchen, Veggie Grill, Iccho Restaurant, Kabab Curry of India, Fanoos Grill. I'm sure there are others that I missed (supposedly there's 80+ eateries & retail tenants). While parking is plentiful, vacancies are challenging during lunch & dinner rushes, & weekends. Rolling Hills Plaza is one of the larger outdoor spaces for one-stop dining, shopping, & entertainment for the whole family... workout, grab a coffee, shop, dine, & watch a movie in one go.

This is "my" village. I've lived walking distance from Redondo's Riviera Village for nearly 14…read moreyears. Apparently, I like it here. The Village is a couple short blocks from the ocean. It's not crazy crowded like Manhattan Beach. I mostly like the shops & restaurants more than I like those in Hermosa Beach. The Village is changing, over the past few years. A couple of long-time ladies' dress shops are gone - places where you could buy formal wear. In one case the owner retired. But Papillon is still goin' strong for your fancy dress wear. Dennee's furniture store relocated. Gus Vintage is gone (miss you!). Fernando's moved in, after 3 decades in Hermosa (appreciate the place, always have). These are all local/family-owned & operated businesses. As is Turquoise Restaurant (love it) & Green Temple. And Dion Gallery - Jeff Dion does my framing. And Desserts By Patrick: the real deal for French pastries. Patrick owned a family pastry shop in Paris. He's in Riviera Village now, baking up a delicious storm for the past few years. If in Redondo, put Patrick's at the top of your must-visit list. I also like Finley's Jewelers, Ten Thousand Villages, Card de A, The Monogram Shoppe & Huckleberry's. And Dr. Oku, my optometrist - she's the best. Shout-out to Riviera Quality Cleaners, where miracles happen. Like removal of nacho sauce handprints from all over my white hoodie (don't ask what happened). And the Village Runner, where I've bought my Brooks athletic shoes for years. They know how to fit you for a shoe. And The Catalina Cooking Store....wow. There's nothing I will ever need for the kitchen that can't be found here & customer service is stellar. I could live without Chicago for Ribs. I lived in Chicago for decades, grew up there...so when it comes to pizza, hot dogs & ribs....well...stand in a line around the block for mouthwatering ribs at 3am on the South Side of Chicago & then tell me about good ribs. I also could live without the money-gobbling parking meters in the Village. The village lot is cheaper than the street meters but it's still a rip. And when Starbucks expanded/remodeled, the city put meters in the 5 free street parking spaces that used to be out in front. Poo. Trader Joe's is in the Village. I rarely go there any more. If you do, beware their crazy parking lot. The Village could use a little independent grocery store, but I don't mind driving 10 min to Lunada Market & Deli in Palos Verdes Estates. I do mind driving to Pages Bookstore in Manhattan Beach. It's absolutely wonderful & I wish Riviera Village had a place just like it. I also continue to search for a great burger in the Village & have high hopes for the new Rockefeller gastropub, owned & operated by South Bay locals. Activities in Riviera Village include the annual summer street fair in June, where you'll find good bands, rides for kids, food, booths with handmade stuff. Fun! The Village closes to traffic to hold a party for kids every Halloween, the reason I have no trick-or-treaters (it must be a good party). The Holiday Stroll happens the first Thursday after Thanksgiving, complete with a parade. And now there's First Fridays in The Village, food & music (I can hear out my window). The weekly farmers market has moved from Fridays to Sunday mornings & it's decent. Never forget this Village is spittin' distance from the beach. If you don't want sand in your shoes you can just walk along the Esplanade & take in the views/sunsets. So yeah, there's a reason I've lived here so many years. Whenever I think about moving, I think about all the things I'd miss.

Hubbers and I have been finding ourselves in this village way more often in the last couple of…read moremonths vs. the last couple of decades! It's a better late than never kinda thing, I guess? But it has been awhile prior to our first restaurant run. Truly a great beachside destination. Plenty of eateries (and many of them dog friendly!) and shops for everyone's budget. The beach is literally a block or two away and parking isn't horrendously expensive unlike some other beaches or shorelines. (A buck and a half per hour is a steal!) It's a pretty chill and kickback area. Some grub spots have live bands/music you can vibe to. But the best part of the village is definitely walking by the shores! The views. Of the water alongside the mountains are breathtaking. I imagine the best time to come through is during the spring and summer. We have yet to experience the area during the fall and winter seasons. We do intend to find out, though! Will update as needed!

The Enclave is one of those places where you can just go to hang out. It is surrounded by business…read morebuildings, but there are various restaurants and drink spots. The restaurants have their own seating, but it overflows out into the outdoor shared seating area. Every time I've been here, it's a social gathering. A little crowded. There are groups of people sitting in clusters, enjoying the outdoors. Parents come with their children, too. I've been here for a couple of the weekend flea markets. The last time I was here was for a Yelp Event at the Hiro Nori Craft Ramen restaurant. There are a couple of lovely murals on the walls. There's plenty of free parking.

One of our favorite spots, especially with my toddler! It's only about 5 minutes from home, which…read moremakes it our go-to for a quick and easy outing. They have a great mix of coffee, ice cream, and food, so there's always something for everyone. The space is family-friendly but also great for getting some work done. Definitely a place we keep coming back to!

Came here to do some late night school shopping for my kid. It's a great place to come before…read moreclosing because it's not too busy. I like the convenience of it being near my residence

A small little outdoor shopping center right in the heart of downtown Long Beach. It's literally…read morenext door to the convention center, and across street from the waterfront and Aquarium Of The Pacific. Not sure what the purpose of the outlet name is for as I think the only outlet was Gap. I could be wrong with the other stores. With any retail area, things come and go so having a storefront survive is amazing. It's a nice outdoor shopping experience with dining options to add to it. There's a few sit down dining places but nothing overly fancy. You have more of the bigger chain restaurants right across the street along the water and Shoreline Village. There's a movie theatre, a comedy center and a couple of decent amount of shops. Nothing over the top but your local shops like HM, Nike, Guess, Gap Outlet and a few others. It is a nice place to walk around and just see Long Beach. You're literally close to the convention center which is right across the street. Aquarium and the park is also across the street which a bridge is also use to cross over. The Marina Park, Shoreline Village are all a couple minutes walk from the pike. It's a cute little outdoor shopping area but nothing major. There's plenty of parking in the structure with some street parking along the strip.

Such a beautiful, peaceful place to post back sip on a drink, read a book, people watch while…read moresoaking up the sunshine. The restaurants and shops here are absolutely divine. After grabbing a bite, I usually grab a drink or ice cream and sit on a bench and enjoy the day . The point always has children running around, and is very family oriented. I just enjoy being in a peaceful environment after shooing and or having a nice meal with friends and family.

This review is mainly as a summer concert space. The Point per se I would give probably 4 stars…read more The Point sounds good if you look at their website, mostly places to eat, chains like Cava, Mendocino Farms and Pressed Juicery. Hey, MF- might wanna print PRICES on your outside menus. I didn't bother going inside to check prices. Your strategy backfired. But I went for a free outdoor concert. While I appreciate that it's free, the area for it is so small that unless you're one of the first to arrive, you won't have a view of the performers. And the aerial hoop lady was disappointing. Her athleticism would have been on display better had she not been on a propped up ring. Parking is also scarce for an outdoor concert. If you live nearby, it's a cool place, assuming outdoor more outdoor tables are set up on regular non-concert days. I give The Point credit for having a Van Leeuwen, their ice cream is incredible.