I grew up as a Mall kid, and now very much a Mall adult!:) Westfield Topanga is Top Tier, such a…read morefun place that has everything you could want in a modern shopping center, clothes, shoes, sports gear, games, movie theater and more, also of course the food. Wow, their "Topanga Social" food court is so freakin' cool, a whole separate vibe from the rest of the mall with dim lighting, neon signs, there is live music there at night on the weekends, such a great place for your boys, crew, families, and especially date nights. A fun time for all, I would highly recommend!

Having lived in California for decades, I don't know how I could possibly have missed this…read moreincredible mall! If I hadn't been eating here over the weekend, I would never have known this shopping center rivals the best of the best on the West Coast! It is huge and has all the upscale stores I love including Bulgari, Celine, Ferragamo, Neiman Marcus, Nordstroms, Prada, Maje, Sandro, St. John, just to name a few! There are dozens more. I cannot imagine a broader range because there are also my old standbys like Macy's and H&M. There is even a Target, for heaven's sake. The interior of the mall is spacious with soaring ceilings that flood it with light. There is extensive parking and there are all kinds of activities and refreshment venues, for dining indoors and out. The kids will love it, your picky teenage girl will be thrilled, and you will be bathed in the luxury of hours of window shopping, for free. What more could we ask?

Whenever we have guests visiting from Canada or Europe, I like to take them to The Commons. They…read morealways enjoy the atmosphere. La La Land Cafe and the ice cream spot are our usual go-to places. Lately, the construction has taken away from the experience a bit, but I am hopeful that once it is finished, things will be even better. I just hope the updates are thoughtful and not simply focused on adding more retail, especially in place of something like the movie theater. It would be great to see additions that truly serve and reflect the community. For example, a fountain with a water show, similar to what you see at the Grove or Americana, would be a strong starting point. People and families already feel overwhelmed by the number of shops, and adding more does not necessarily improve the experience. Take Century City Mall as an example. After its remodel (many years ago) added many more stores, I personally stopped going. As someone who works in marketing, I know the first priority is getting people to visit. If visitors lose interest, as I did with Century City, then adding more shops defeats the purpose. I really hope they do not lose sight of what makes the place special. It would be a shame if short-term decisions ended up hurting the atmosphere that people enjoy.

I giving only 2 stars for whats left of the poor turtles in the pond!! Mr. Caruso u are NOT making…read moresomething beautiful but quite ugly!! It was bad enough to demolish the movie theater and today I noticed only handful of turtles in the pond and barely any Koi fishes!! What is wrong w u?!! Its not all abt $$$ God knows u have enough of it! Let nature remain as beautiful as it has been all these years! My kids are adults now but still talk abt how cute and funny the turtles would be on top of each other and I have taken so many of friends and their kids to see the beautiful turtle pond! The shopping center was beautiful and great place for all to walk and enjoy amazing music and scenery! Now ther is huge ugly blue tarp w "making something beautiful" in the middle, parking is horrific and barely any turtles or fishes!! Tis Tis Tis

When visiting Malibu it's always great to take your friends or family to Malibu Country Mart - you…read morepretty much have everything here. Restaurants and a little shopping, desserts and coffee! Awe-some!!!

Visiting here has become quite honestly a weekly stop. I walk those turf lawn areas, meander the…read moreSpanish tile flooring, and visit any number of shops. I really miss BA&SH already! So devastated they are gone. But M. Frederick still remains thankfully. I like CB2 a lot and of course their restaurants... TraDiNoi, Taverna Tony, the Mutt Grill (burgers), Sunlife Organics (when they are having a good day), Faherty, Madison, the salon I patron Cie Salon, Nati, Vince,& John Varvatos just might be the only men's store in Malibu. We drop in often. And of course there's the Malibu home goods store I'm blanking on which has the most lovely candles and bedding and Christmas decor. So much good shopping here! There's also a toy store which I've contributed to Toys for Tots at last Christmas. The center has a park in the center where they annually install festive holiday decor. It's never dull. It's always fun and I always find great clothes or gifts here. It's a perfect family stop with something for everyone.

Location 4 stars: In Woodland Hills, California, off of Topanga Canyon Blvd, south of Victory Blvd…read more Plenty of parking in the structure and the open lot behind it (free for the first 1.5 hours). Limited supply of short term paid surface parking in the front lot by the Topanga canyon Blvd. There are also a few strategically located paid Valet parking stations. Venue 4 stars: Diverse and trendy, nicely landscaped outdoor shopping complex with specialty stores, upscale restaurants and casual food and drink stands. Also a fun and relaxing place to just hang out and have the kids run around on the playground. Restaurants 5 stars: Nice variety of upscale restaurants including Saint and Second, Eureka!, Sushi Katsu-Ya, Tender greens, EMC Seafood and Raw Bar, Wokano, JOEY, Larsen's Steakhouse and Il Fornaio. Stores 4 stars: Costco!, Video Audio Center, Crate and Barrel, Total Wine and more. Ice Cream and Coffee 4 stars: Bacio di Latte, Sloan's and Boba Guys. ALFRED Coffee coming soon! The Bottom Line 4 stars: A great place to hang out, relax a little, shop a little, and have some good food and drinks.

I've been coming to the village for years. I have always just parked, popped out, gotten what I…read moreneeded, and got back in my car. I'm not wanting to linger, I've got other things to do. Today I ran into SusieCakes and was in there for literally less than five minutes. When I came back out, this was on my windshield. There was a man going down and ticketing every single car there. I pointed to the food, pick up sign in front of my spot and he said that that sign does not apply to the spot I was in and then pointed to a sign further away, saying that you need to pay to park for 90 minutes. I have never paid to park here! I will definitely not be returning to patronize any of the business here going forward!

I walked through this outdoor mall for the first time recently. Santa Monica Place is a shopping…read moremall that is at the south end of Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Anchor stores Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom closed recently. They do have upscale tenants like Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, COACH and AllSaints. There are also places to eat like Din Tai Fung and Cheesecake Factory. The Cayton Children's Museum is a fun entertainment option for kids. Santa Monica Place is three levels and has a L.A. Metro Rail stop nearby.

Wow this place has really become a ghost town. I remember when it was bustling with stores and…read morepeople and music and now there is still music... a dj was there trying to keep people upbeat on a Friday but half the stores are empty. Since Nordstrom moved out it's just so eerie. Not a lot going on. I happened to come in as I was checking out a potential new gym which is coming in - Club Studio - and they're going to be pretty huge and take the old Bloomingdales space, people were super friendly and helpful so hopefully that will help but Santa Monica is gonna need a lot more investment in order to drive the people back to shop in person because there is really no good selection of stores of value - just a few boutiques and some brands like Nike or Johnny Was or Paige. Din Tai Fung and Cheesecake on the top floor which is great but other than that... let's hope for more stores in the future.

Third Street Promenade is an open-air, car-free mall that is home to more than 80 retailers. It is…read morethree blocks long. This mall opened in the 1960s and has been renovated many times since then. This is a nice place to go for a stroll and wander in and out of stores. Up and down the street are topiary sculptures called "The Dinosaurs of Santa Monica". Some of these dinosaur topiaries shoot streams of water from their mouths. At the south end of Third Street Promenade is a enclosed shopping center called Santa Monica Place. I used to visit Third Street Promenade a lot back in my younger days. We would grab a bite to eat and then hit a few stores after a long day at the beach. I was here recently and there was hardly anyone here. The vibe just wasn't the same. The Jacaranda Trees are pretty when they are blooming. I like coming here in the evenings when the lights are on. Some popular stores here at Third Street Promenade are Patagonia, Lululemon, Anthropologie, H&M and Urban Outfitters. On occasional evenings, you can catch live music and street performers. Third Street Promenade has a farmers market every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am to 1pm.

It's shocking how this place turned from being everyone's shopping destination into a literal ghost…read moretown. All businesses which used to flourish back in the day are now closed. There's nothing here anymore aside from occasional popup events. That's the only reason why I still come here. It's sad but it's the reality these days. People prefer shopping online for things they need instead of going out to physically be in a store. I wonder what this place would become. Another condo/apartment buildings? Who knows?

Who says malls are dead? Apparently they have not been to Fashion Square because it was poppin!…read more I have not been to a mall in ages. Normally, they're just not my thing. I prefer shopping with individual merchants in my neighborhood. But eventually, we all have to take a trip to the Apple Store, or to a department store. It's inevitable. What I forgot about is how friendly all the merchants are. I parked at the wrong end of the mall and couldn't seem to find my bearing. All I had to do was ask any Merchant and they all directed me with a smile to where I needed to go. Even when I didn't buy anything from them. People were just very accommodating and happy. I guess malls are a happy place. Retail therapy is real. I can't speak much to value, because of course prices range from hide below, depending up on where you're going. I went to Bloomingdale's for lunch and then I went to H&M for jeans. High to low. I must say that everything is so convenient. I picked up things I didn't really intend to because I remember I needed them and I was there. All in all, I would say it was a great experience. I'll probably be going back to the mall again.

Ok so this mall is slowly loosing its touch! I miss when coffee bean was in here and Z Gallery!!…read moreThe service is cool in the stores but I feel the selections aren't good!!! The stores could have better items and bargains!! It's not too many stores in here I like! But it's decent because of their Macys!! That's the best store in here in my opinion!! They also have a really good court!! Majority of the time I come I don't get anything!! It can be better if they have better stores!! -Marshay D.

Excellent selection of stores. You will find all the hottest brands, and on top of that, find…read moretop-tier assortments within those brands. You could spend the entire day here with an array of shops (some of them experiential), restaurants and even a movie theater. The center is well maintained and curated with purpose. The stores are hopping and no doubt these are some important doors representing a slice of global retail brought to you in a beautiful, modern environment. The hybrid indoor/ outdoor feel is very chic and the landscaping and surrounding architecture is atmospheric. It is no wonder that on any given day you will find influencers filming to document their latest finds. There are both luxury as well as mass market retailers and everything in between. While many of the top tier luxury will be found in Beverly Hills, there are still plenty of high end stores. There is also a great assortment of affordable brands too as well as some surprises like The Container Store and a Tesla Gallery. The food assortment here is astounding! Whether you choose a sit-down restaurant or a food court pick, you will have an incredible array of options to choose from. The restroom facilities are also great. They are climate controlled and clean. Love the walls that completely partition the stalls from one another and give you a sense of privacy. The only things I found off-putting about Westfield Century City was the obnoxiously expensive parking and the hopelessly dull pop music that was being piped in throughout the center. It really diminished the ambiance. It's too loud and was very distracting. I don't mind music in public places, but if you are able to lure respectable brands like this center does, please have some finesse and taste about what you play. I feel like the music would have been the same if I had gone to a kids trampoline park. Overall, great shopping center, but the exorbitant parking fees and teenie bopper music selection are detractors.

Parking is validated up to 3 hours. Anything past 3 hours, they start charging an arm and a leg…read more($14 parking for dinner + movie AFTER validation). Customer service on the phone for the parking is rude and hung up on me before I finished my sentence. Place may look nice, but there are much better places to go.

Everything you could need and more. Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Great parking.read more

The predominant draw here is likely the restaurants, there are at least a dozen to choose from…read more Love that more than 10 of the places are over 30 miles from me so it was a treat to explore "new" places outside of my South Bay triangle. Gorgeous day today and oddly there wasn't a crowd...could be because everyone was ducking down cold beverages inside a restaurant. Plenty of parking today so maybe everyone was at the beach. Anyway, it was a great family day. Funny we talk every day but when we get together it's like we have seen or heard from each other in a year. Gabbing and grubbing was lots of fun today. You can walk all around The Shoppes but you can also hop aboard the trolley, which is probably a great thing on the hot days. Target and a handful of spa like establishments so one could easily do a Target run, get a mani/pedi, lunch and treat afterwards and make a day of it. Nice change of scenery for those of us in the South Bay.

Lots of good options in the center and feels clean and fresh. Used to come here all the time. Went…read morejust this last week for the first time in a while and now I'm being inundated with threatening texts that I owe money for parking??? I picked up a salad and was there no less than 15 minutes. $7????? Actually criminal. Was hoping this would be an awesome addition to the neighborhood but it's a money grabbing parking scheme with no actual warning as you come in off of busy Ventura.

I stopped by this Valley Country Market to go to Loqui. I saw that they charge for parking and they…read moreuse the camera to get your license plate. I know you can get your parking validate at the places you visited but I don't know how long. I parked across the street to avoid any issues and walked to the place I was grabbing food at. I saw this market has Blue Bottle Coffee, Lodge Bread Company, Van Leewen Ice Cream and other places. Some of the parking spaces can be a little tight so just be aware.