Review #993 2026-063…read more Vista Plaza is a business center located off of Pacific Coast Hwy. & Vista Montana. Originally, it was anchored by Kmart/Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) & Bally Total Fitness, & both were replaced by supermarkets. Tenants (non-exhaustive list): Bank of America Dragon Martial Arts H Mart Groceries & More Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai Michaels O'Reilly Auto Parts Papa Johns Pizza Sprouts Farmers Market The Beach Hut The Salvation Army Family Store I used to work out with my mentor at Bally's & didn't come to Vista Plaza for anything else until OSH replaced Kmart, but it was short-lived since they didn't even last a year, though I picked up some wonderful veggie starter plants. And later Sprouts when Bally's closed. I had an unfavorable review of Sub Club Italian Deli (Review #536) for older deli meats sale that they were trying to pawn off due to the pandemic lockdown; my fam got sick from the deli meats. I had to remove it because it was owned by a colleague, & didn't want any repercussions against my spouse. This spot was later replaced about 2 years ago by Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai (refer to Review #965), a change for the better. H also took her taekwondo belt test at Dragon Martial Arts. The main studio on Sepulveda Blvd. where she took her lessons was a smaller space, so it was held at the Vista Plaza location. My daughter's godmother & godsister has been thrifting a lot since the pandemic lockdown & loves shopping at The Salvation Army Family Store. I was fortunate enough to have hand-me-downs from her godmother during infancy & toddler years, my niece during elementary & middle school, & my esthetician's petite adult daughter for her middle & high school years, saving me thousands of dollars & recycling clothes for Mother Earth. We're usually here at their specialty sales like "fill-a-bag" or 2 day promo in January &/or summer. Vista Plaza isn't dense like some others in the South Bay, but it's popular enough with 2 markets: Sprouts & H Mart at the helm.

I had ZERO plans to come through here, but I decided it was time to check out H*Mart and compare it…read moreto all the other Asian stores within a 5 mile radius. And what a great discovery this place is: there's a Salvation Army, a bank, Sprouts, a nail salon, a bakery and a travel agency, to name a few. I ended up staying and checking out more than just H-Mart! Came through on a mid-day Saturday and it wasn't as crowded as I erroneously expected. Maybe the parking Gods had their mercy on me that day. Good first stop. Looking forward to more!

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!

This shopping center is located off Pacific Coast Highway and Calle Mayor. There are entrances…read moreavailable from both roads. There is a large parking lot with approximately 440 spaces. Parking is free here. I have been here a few times throughout the years. I drive by a couple time a month, but don't stop in the plaza much. I recently came here to check out Bada Coffee. It replaced Starbucks. There's a nice fountain outside which is great to watch & listen to while sipping coffee. The shops here are: Bada Coffee Ralphs Dollar Tree Jack's Pizza Great Clips Peninsula Urgent Care Dentists of South Bay Sally Beauty Supply Cleaners Taco Bell is at the corner of Calle Mayor & PCH. Not sure how this plaza got its' name, but there is a huge Plaza Mayor that was completed in Madrid, Spain in 1619. That plaza looks to be so different from this one. Looking on Google, there is no count of how many "Plaza Mayor"are in the world! It simply translates to "Main Plaza" but is usually a central public square. Signage with the list of stores here is outdated. They need to update them.

- Contains the slowest service In-N-Out I've ever seen. +…read moreAmple free parking. + Various types of stores here. Eat and shop to your heart's content. + Conveniently located right by the 405.

Although it's a small mall it has what I need…read more With Aldi, Target, JC Penney, Ross, Burlington, Old Navy and IKEA I get the majority of my weekly/monthly shopping done. I can always find a bargain at one of the stores to fit my budget. I love that they added JD Sports in the place of Big 5. I get all my hubby's Vapormax shoes from JD. Great choice mall management. I appreciate that the mall grounds inside and out are kept clean. It's so convenient when you need an item asap and can't wait for delivery. The lots are pretty well lit and mall security is visible. I even saw mall security give a citation to someone who was double parked. I didn't know that could happen. Overall I give our little mall an A+! In a time when malls are closing I'm glad we still have ours! #southbaypavillion aka Carson Mall

Review #992 2026-062…read more Eastgate Plaza is small plaza with diverse dining & shopping options located on the busy corner of Western Ave. & Carson St. It was a popular stop when Toyota was located in Torrance, particularly the Japanese restaurants to entertain their visiting counterparts, that we often reserve a table or dine right when the restaurant opens for lunch. I mostly frequent here for Mo-Mo-Paradise (Review #468), Daiso, 85°C Bakery & Cafe (Review #69), Sushi Nozomi, Red Rock Express (Review #857). Parking is a bit tight by the restaurants during lunch & dinner rush, particularly at Mo-Mo, Sushi Nozomi, Hakata Ikkousha Tenants (non-exhaustive list): 85°C Bakery & Cafe Baekjeong Korean Barbeque Bistro Beaux Chinchikurin Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Daiso Frostbites Hakata Ikkousha Ramen Hisaya Kyoto Roasted Chestnuts Matsui Mo-Mo-Paradise Pi Water Red Rock Express Sucane Sushi Nozomi Tonkatsu Marushichi Torihei Waraku Wawa Claw One of my favorite affordable takeouts, JKE Bento (refer to Review #328), was opened during the pandemic & closed a couple of years later. ( ′～‵ ) Curry Plus replaced them but didn't last long. I'm wondering if it's the north side location since it's kinda isolated now that Mitsuwa is no longer a neighbor? While there's been a few more closures the last couple of years, Eastgate Plaza still has plenty to offer.

Lots of great food & casual shopping options. We've frequented 85 degrees, Daiso, Hisaya Kyoto…read moreChestnuts... also the management + sec guard here are very responsive and helpful. I really appreciated that :).

Hey, Golden Cove property managers, please clean the bird crap off of the glass…read more Much of the golden Cove reputation is it's coastal view but this kind of ruins the experience FYI, I did ask the coffee shop staff to contact the property manager

Scenic shopping plaza overlooking the ocean complete with a few eateries and a Starbucks with a…read morefantastic view. Trader Joe's is also prominent here and is quite a nice store.

99 Ranch. Daiso. 85 degrees. Tasty Kitchen. There's even a McD's. And a couple of banks. And then…read moresome. All rolled into one! It really is a one stop strip mall! You can do groceries, get bargain buys and get a snack or a meal after all at the same place. The only issue here is that during peak hours (or days) parking can be a challenge! (Most especially on the weekends.) I mean, these spots are pretty dang popular. So, plan ahead, plan accordingly. I never tire of coming through here because not only do the stores carry lots of things I need, it's also pretty convenient. I'm a fan!

Somehow, this shopping center finally made it onto Yelp. I've requested it several times and it…read morenever got listed. I was in shock when I happened across it the other day! So, here's my short review. This shopping center has been since about 1974. This area has been called one of the early Japantowns in California. here for a long time! There is a large parking area in the center of the square and a smaller lot at the back entrance to the square. Best of all, it's parking is free here! The biggest store is Tokyo Central & Main. It is a Japanese grocery store that has a variety of snacks, kitchen & household wares, and it has a small food court inside. There are a good number of restaurants and shops in this plaza. We come to this center mainly to eat, but sometimes going to the market is fun! Some are Akane Chaya, OKO Cafe, Fukagawa, Mai Coffee & Tea House, Cafe Pruvia, Pizza Machine, IHOP, Sea Empress (Chinese), Bowl Thai Grill, Thai Hot Pot, Bookoff, and more! We will be back again to dine at one of the various restaurants! There are lots of tasty options! **P.S. Island Rootz Cafe by Auntie Maile's opened up on 06-03-2026. Go check 'em out!