My sister and I decided to stop by The LAB Anti-Mall while exploring Orange County. This place is…read moresuch a fun and unique spot, especially if you enjoy shopping, art, and discovering local businesses. The whole area has a cool, laid back vibe that feels different from your typical shopping center. There are lots of unique shops to browse, along with great food and drink options like Seabirds, Stella Jean's, and other local favorites. Since it's an outdoor shopping center, we got to enjoy the beautiful California sunshine while walking around. One of my favorite parts was all of the art installations scattered throughout the property. They add so much character to the space and make it feel creative and fun. Plus, there are plenty of Instagram worthy spots if you love taking photos. We spent some time checking out the different shops and ended up stopping by Blends. The service there was excellent. The staff was friendly, helpful, and took the time to answer my questions without making me feel pressured to buy anything. I ended up finding a pair of Asics sneakers that I absolutely loved. The pricing was also surprisingly good, which made the purchase even better. Whether you're hanging out with friends, looking for unique stores, or exploring Orange County for the day, it's definitely worth a visit. I'll definitely be back!

The LAB has a good selection of many cute and unique areas to chill or to take pictures. They have…read moreshops and restaurants as well. It's for everyone at all ages. My kids and I usually come here to check on new stickers, card tradings or just enjoy the crowd. The prices are very reasonable and all the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Take your time to look at each shop and you might find the next treasure :)

Fashion Island is a higher end outdoor mall with some interesting shops and an amazing food court…read more The grounds are beautiful, and it can be fun to just walk around and check everything out. If you have young children, the koi pond with its giant koi fish is a huge it, as there are stepping stones through the middle of the pond and the layout is just gorgeous. There are also several quite amazing water fountains that they'll love running around. Plus it can even give you an excuse to do so! Not to mention, there are numerous stores to visit, including a legendary three or four-story Restoration Hardware with ocean views, an Apple store, tons of boutique clothing shops, Nordstroms, and a few places to enjoy lunch. There is also a PF Chang's with ocean views. Don't forget the amazing gelato place either! It moved from its old location so check the map. It's still there. Service-wise, this is higher end so you can expect decent service wherever you're at. Overall five stars. This is an OC institution.

I love Fashion Island. Used to come here all the times before the pandemic. But things changed…read moreduring COVID times. Fashion Island finally recovered, like everything else. It is a very nice mall with many stores outside the enclosed mall, as well as inside. Although it was warm this past weekend, it was actually somewhat cool and breezy here. Many families with kids are back outside to enjoy themselves like the older days. Feel so calm and relaxed every time I come here.

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!!

We stumbled upon this accidentally when going to eat at the taco stand. Parking is crazy but once…read morein it's so much fun! It was fun exploring every nook and cranny. We didn't make it into every store, (the japanese bakery line was so long), but just the grounds of this little outdoor mall itself was enough.

It used to be a parking struggle on weekend nights cuz of the lounge on the corner buttt the…read moreparking situation is worse. They used to take up the north section, and the main 3 rows was a CAMPtrain of cars. Now they moved to the back row and kept some of the north end. 1030, half the shops havent opened yet and already cars CAMPing for spots just destroys the whole chill vibe this place used to have. I really dont understand this valet, i literally could park it myself same distance next row over, and hes not like space saving parking the cars like ud see at high end restaurants with small lots so.....besides milking a frustrating situation, have a fun weekend! They could probably raise the price to like $20 and people would still be forced to cough up to park, theres just not enough spots and not even half the potential shops are even running. It would make sense if the camp bought like an off site additional lot for overflow and the valet would bring your car to the kiosk. Still sad the blackwater bakery snuffed out, i liked their very rounded top loaves. But now theres a new bakery? whys it named 1954 bakery & cafe? it wasnt here in 1954 for sure. oh yay its 11, ima go get me brunch now. toodaloo!

1. This shopping area has good food places! 2. The spot has…read morefun busy vibes as it is located in a corporate area and the airport! 3. There are workers who maintain this area! Note: There is a lot of seatings for outdoors!

tl,dr: I've enjoyed numerous businesses here…read more Likes: + I've enjoyed numerous businesses here: Cluck Kitchen, Poke Dot, Starbucks, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, Mediterrania Grill, Roll-Em-Up Taquitos, and the Carl's Jr. Amazon locker. Thank this plaza for all its convenience! + My friends really like the Jersey Mike's here. + There has always been room for parking in the back. + Conveniently very close to the freeway 405. Non-likes: - Despite the large parking lot, the front section is often crowded during work hours. - In the evening it dies down, but then most of the shops close around 7pm anyway, which isn't super convenient for me.

This location has lost it's charm. So many stores inside is empty now. Hardly anything inside…read morethis nice location. Sad to see. I hope the places left are able to make it.

Lots of high end furniture stores (design within reach, roche bobois) and some medium tier…read more(la-z-boy, joy bird). Plenty of parking here on a Saturday afternoon and a vendor-y type food and retail market indoors. It's nice to get a coffee before walking around for a bit. If you're looking to furnish or renovate your place, this is a good place to start.

Metro Pointe is a nice outdoor mall across from South Coast Plaza. They have stores you would find…read moreat an outlet center with lower prices than their parent stores. They have plenty of places to eat. There's a litt food court with a fountain. Parking is plentiful. Its a nice place to shop.

Metro Pointe is a really great place to park your car shop or watch a movie. This place has a huge…read moreparking structure behind and at the front. Located in this facilities is a shopper's paradise where in it has DSW. Nordstrom Rack, Tillies, Best Buy's, Starbucks and a lot more shops I really don't remember during this writing.

Quite shocking this place has no reviews...allow me!! =)…read more Came here to try out the 2nd location of AYCE Sushi SCM. Went to the HB location so I had to try this one. SCM review is coming soon. Google calls it a shopping mall in the "metro classic" neighborhood of Santa Ana. My first time here and it has a parking lot that is wide open. I can see it getting packed on weekends and during the holidays as with any mall. There's a good variety of mom and pop shops, along with some chain stores and restaurants. Trader Joe's is across the street, along with Starbucks and other familiar names. Seems like a good place to shop and eat, which is what I do best, lol. The place appears to be "bussin" (is that what young bucks say nowadays?! lmao!) and I'd come back for sure. I don't think I'd come at night though (doesn't seem like the safest area)...unless I'm with a crew or a dude friend. One thing's for damn sure: I'll come back for AYCE Sushi SCM!! That place is worth my commute here!