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.

I grew up coming here and it was amazing it really was when I was a kid and teen then stores…read morestarted going bankrupt and malls started to fade and so it began some of the places got knocked down and a 1/3 of it was torn down to be rebuilt in the new era of the "outdoor" mall and that's where it ended. The mall never continued and eventually it all started getting old and not kept up and then the middle part was redone and floor plans moved and it became bougie couture but one side still stuck in the 70s and the other side outdoor and decaying as we speak It's not terrible it's just a Frankenstein monster of mismatched types of mall I still have love for the mall but those are because I have history It can get busy during rainy times like or super hot days but otherwise the mall is just a mall nothing else crazy cool about it

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!

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.

[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 mall has a lot of restaurants, services, and two grocery stores (TJ and Whole Foods). Lots of…read moreparking. On this visit, we just visited for dim sum, Starbucks and TJs, but they pretty much have everything else including a bank, Sephora, pet grooming, nail salon, chiropractor, etc.

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!

I came out of town for my sister's baby shower and had nothing to do the following day so we…read moredecided to come to the mall which is very close to my Hilton Hotel at first I thought the mall was pretty empty but when I went inside, Looks like they had a variety of stores and a three story floor. They had lots of activities to do. We were even able to see some Disney characters wandering around the mall, which was really nice for my kids. I would definitely recommend this mall. thanks

This used to be the mall to come to in the South Bay. Looks like the AMC is still here, if you want…read moreto catch a movie. The food court also remains. This is the place to come to when you want to see what happens to a former thriving mall when mall culture no longer exists, and to get your steps in. It's air conditioned and quiet. Many of the spaces are for lease. There was a business where you can rent the space to take selfies with the full lighting and background setups. The only two stores I visited were the two large second hand stores. The one downstairs is mostly women's and the one upstairs is only men's. Service, selection and prices were great at both. They both sell clothing, shoes, and accessories. Cash discount. Parking: There is plenty of parking surrounding the entire mall, and it's free.

Review #977 2026-043…read more Village Del Amo is now a hoppin' & bustling business plaza since its new construction on the west side, bringing in new restaurants & businesses. The withering row of restaurants (aka Restaurant Row) got a face lift & slew of fresh tenants. Parking is plentiful, particularly on the east side along Hawthorne Blvd.; however, it can be cramped on the west side at Restaurant Row, particularly during lunch & dinner rush. The refreshed Village Del Amo is anchored by Hannam Chain Supermarket & BevMo! Beverages & More, with a slew of restaurants. It's quite unusual for a plaza to have more than 1 bank, & VDA has 4. Wells Fargo Bank is more mainstream than the other 3, whereas PCB Bank is a niche Korean-American community bank, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is a member-owned cooperative for CA educational employees with higher savings yields & lower fees, U.S. Bank offers better APYs/specialized savings. Tenants (non-exhaustive list): Bafang Dumpling 八方雲集 Benihana BevMo! Beverages & More Cyclebar Del Amo Nails Dental Associates of Torrance Hannam Chain Supermarket Jamba Juice Marugame Udon PCB Bank Pho Hue Oi Postal Mail Boxes Penzeys Spices Poké Bar Presotea SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Starbucks Coffee Tender Greens The Bagel Factory The Kebab Shop The Little Gym U.S. Bank Branch Wells Fargo Bank Yogurtland Yori Tofu I've been to half of the eateries in the plaza: Tender Greens, Bafang Dumpling, Poké Bar, Pho Hue Oi, Presotea, Marugame Udon. There's several on or near Restaurant Row that I'm hoping to explore soon: Yori Tofu, The Kebab Shop, Board & Brew. I'm hoping Korean fusion Yori Tofu is here to stay; that spot has had high turnover in the past decade, likely due to its corner location having lower foot traffic. I'm mostly here for groceries at Hannam. Village Del Amo is becoming a popular dining destination, assisted by its anchors to maintain steady customer traffic. Its easy access off Hawthorne & Torrance Blvds. & proximity to Del Amo Fashion Center makes this plaza a convenient spot for dining & shopping.

P L A Z A The plaza…read moreis alright. There's okay parking, some of the shops are a little old but I suppose it gets the job done. There's places to eat and a Tender Greens here now. There's a good curry spot, and yogurt here. Otherwise just your average shopping center where you gotta dodge the people and the cars!

Very busy parking lot on weekday evenings but it's definitely a mall worth strolling around in. I…read morealways enjoy the food court here because I feel like they have a good variety of cuisines to choose from personally. I didn't know this is also called the Fox Hills mall too. There's an area where you can see about 3 floors of stores. I think the overall look of this mall is very pleasant and modern. There was also a recent pop up related to Pokemon in the middle of the mall which I think is really cool. I think there's a good amount of restrooms to find. Parking is free and there's lights to show if there's any open spots. I think one evening it was super dark and I was shocked that there wasn't any lighting and I found that to be pretty dangerous, but hopefully it's just because of the changing times of day. It's very family friendly and a good child playground, and also close by the 405 freeway which is very handy. Every time I'm here, I'm on a limited time to shop and browse!!!

Haven't been to this mall since they called it the Fox Hills mall ( when i use to come here as a…read morekid in the 90s with my family) and even though it seemed very different than what I remember I still enjoyed my visit and will be coming back here. They even had an open barbershop on 2nd floor with beautiful design.

One of our favorite spots! My toddler absolutely loves this place, and so do we. There's a great…read moremix of ice cream shops and food options, so it's perfect for a casual family outing. The open space makes it easy to walk around and relax, and it's very family-friendly. We basically visit every week just to relax and enjoy the vibe. Definitely one of our go-to places to hang out!

I've been to Manhattan Village on numerous occasions when I come to the City of Angeles to eat…read moredinner at the Joey restaurant which as I educate others as to where they originated from. Answer - it's a Canadian chain but on my recent trip discovered a part of the village that I never knew existed as looking at the directory one of the shops was a Black Clover sportswear store known for their symbol of a clover on their clothing. Besides this shop was a series of small shops which included a Macys. The plaza has two free parking garages on opposite sides of the village. Different restaurant chains are plentiful in this village and that is what I like after a long day of work.

[Review #805] 2024-004…read more I started shopping at the Torrance Promenade when I moved to the South Bay in the late 1990s. My former co-worker, Jayne, loved this discount fashion store (don't remember the name & the store is no longer a current tenant) that stocked named brand fashions at discounted prices. Originally built in the early 1970s, the mall was designed for 100+ tenants with Kmart as the sole anchor store, & a section called "Artisan's Way" dedicated to glass blowers, crafters, & silversmiths. Since the entry of Del Amo Fashion Center & South Bay Galleria, the mall was remodeled & anchored by Marshalls & Plums in the 1980s. I watched more transitions: OSH Outdoor Supply Hardware (discovered the lemon boy tomato here & started a small patio garden), Aki-Home (home furniture & kitchen essentials), Bally Total Fitness (workouts with my manager who was also my exercise partner), Office Depot (personal office essentials), Babies"R"Us (supplied most of my daughter's clothing & entertainment; essentials: bottles, nipple replacements, pacifiers, baby food & pouches; safety: car seat, stroller, booster seat), & David's Bridal (my daughter's one & only flower girl dress), come & go, or just go, since shopping at the Promenade. OSH & Babies"R" Us spaces are still vacant & it's been several years with no tenant on the horizon. The best additions were Trader Joe's in early 2002s when I started to transition from the staple grocery stores, & In & Out about a decade ago for its convenience to grab a bite after shopping. I think I ate onsite twice? I mostly ordered via drive-thru & enjoyed my burgers in the comfort of home. In the 2020s, part of the south side parking was removed to make way for Jollibee, a Filipino fast food restaurant. David's Bridal vacated, & will be succeeded by New Balance. I think I shopped about 1/3 of all the stores at one point or another with my regular or infrequent go-tos: Trader Joe's, In & Out, Marshalls, Burlington, HomeGoods, Carter's (my son is aging out), Walmart, Party City, just to name a few. Besides In & Out, & Jollibee, there's not too many food options are available: Flame Broiler, Jersey Mike's, Simply Salad, Togo's Sandwiches. The Promenade offers plenty of parking, but gets super congested during the winter holidays, & businesses with lots of food traffic like Trader Joe's, north side by Walmart & Marshalls, & In & Out. Sometimes I'm not buying a huge amount between stores, I prefer to walk the distance than hop in my car by parking in the middle of the 2 furthest (& drop off the bags as I walk south), but it's not designed to be walker-friendly, especially if you're walking from Walmart down to Burlington & need to stop at Party City & Trader Joe's. If you're seeking an alternative to the larger malls & off-priced retail, Torrance Promenade is conveniently located between the 2 largest in the South Bay & is likely to serve this niche market.

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.