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University Center

University Center

3.4
(95 reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$

Outdoor community mall with lots of variety! Shops, great local restaurants, a small target,…read moretheater, banks.. what else do you need?

I don't visit the University Center often but have been coming here for over 25 years. My favorite…read moresandwich place is Le Diplomate that makes it the same way since 25 years ago. Of course, I must give a shout-out to In-N-Out who is always busy but fed my former classmates and I in the middle of the night on our way back from an LA poetry reading; if you're bold, do a half-and-half of 7-Up and Dr. Pepper...might change your life. Gosh, I remember the movie theater showing some new rare, indie films that all the UCI students were buzzing about. The parking lot is for customers only. No student parking. The parking spaces are tight. If you want to avoid not being able to get into your car because someone parked an inch from your door, then park further away; happens more than you think. Very clean shopping area and parking lot. Accessible bridge to get back to the UCI campus, if you're a student. Variety is good: mix selection of restaurants, desserts, school supplies, movie theater, and tons of outdoor tables. Most of the places are reasonably priced. Try to avoid during lunch rush; parking is crazy impossible.

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Inside Mendocino Farms at University Center
Inside Mendocino Farms at University Center
Eureka! proudly serves elevated American cuisine complemented by a carefully curated beverage program.
Eureka! proudly serves elevated American cuisine complemented by a carefully curated beverage program.
University Center

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Irvine Spectrum Center

Irvine Spectrum Center

4.2
(1.6k reviews)
5.0 mi
•$$

A great walking mall...a gathering place for Central OC…read more... There are a lot that are new and changes. A new Apple Store, a Columbia store and a Nike store. On the weekend there are simply more people. The first mall in America with a Nordstrom and a Target. One of the first mall with a 20 plex movie theater. Now it is a Regal--no longer an Edward. The changes keeps happening, but it is always filled with shops--no empty, open space. I like to walk my nephew's dogs here. They like it here as well. Everyone is happy. Ray out!

I come here for food and shopping, when I see things that tickle my fancies I will not hesitate but…read moregrab lol Last weekend had a live DJ playing music, love the energy vibe! People dance along and kids jumping around, also a great place for pets to walk around too! Lol It's sure a fun place to walk around after a full meal and the variety of choice to choose from fancy sit down restaurants to fast food, quick grab a bite, there's outdoor seatings available every where. Also if you use Capital One credit card, you can grab a coffee for a discount and enjoy the AC indoor. Cool right? The main attraction is the water play area for kids to enjoy during this hot weather. Overall, I love coming here to spend half a day window shopping and pigging out lol ~~ most stores are outdoor and there's plenty of parking spaces around the Mall.

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The Giant Wheel features new state-of-the-art LED lighting.
The Giant Wheel features new state-of-the-art LED lighting.
The Irvine Spectrum Center Carousel during the holidays

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The Irvine Spectrum Center Carousel during the holidays
Fashion Island

Fashion Island

4.2
(879 reviews)
3.4 mi
•$$$

This is one of my favorite outdoor malls in the Orange County area for mall walking. As it is…read morelocated near the beach, the weather is always nice and there are plenty of places to sit and rest your feet at this mall with a nice view of the beach. The mall does tend towards high end stores with a small smattering of standard stores but in general, there are a wide variety of stores. Plenty of dining options from high end or quick casual. You can even do your grocery shopping here as there is a Whole Foods market. They occasionally have special events. I happened to be here during the Lunar New Year event so one of the areas was decked out with Year of the Horse decorations. I also always walk by the Koi pond to see how the fishes are doing. Staff has always been friendly and helpful when I visit.

Fashion Island is in a great location and the property itself is really big and nice to walk…read morearound, but the actual retail selection leaves a lot to be desired. The Shopping & Entertainment: The Stores: Most of the shops just aren't stores that everyday consumers actually want. It's mostly filled with weird, random boutique stores that no one has ever heard of, charging ridiculous prices like $300 for a single t-shirt. No Movie Theater: For a mall of this size, it's pretty disappointing that they don't even have a movie theater to catch a film. The Silver Lining: Parking: The only consistently good thing about this mall is the parking situation. No matter when you visit, there always seems to be plenty of parking available. Final Verdict: It's a beautiful outdoor space to stroll through, but as a practical place to shop or find entertainment, it's just not the best.

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Fashion Island
Fashion Island
Neiman Marcus

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Neiman Marcus
South Coast Plaza

South Coast Plaza

4.2
(1.8k reviews)
4.4 mi
•$$$
Luxury
Boutique

Hi end shopping place. I usually come here for the food and shopping. This place has coffee…read moreshop and brand names stores you can shop all day here. My favorite is the swiss chocolate store and the Le Shrimp Noodles House. It's pricey but worth it! Come check it out and bring your whole family and enjoy the trotting and photo shooting while windows shopping, you might find something when you least expected . It has a Carrousel on the first floor for kids to ride for a fee. Parking is usually available at different sides of the Mall.

Apparently coming in very casual clothes just for gelato then mall walking while admiring the shop…read moredisplays is a highly suspicion activity as my husband and I were followed by multiple security guards- including one zealous guard that followed us down a floor and across the mall then walked up on us while we sat for a few minutes to play on our phones. I have never encountered this issue in the past as I have always dressed nicely when visiting this mall and we have always in the past planned visits around getting a meal or buying some things during our mall walking, but this time we didn't want to spend much money and didn't bother to dress up which ostensibly is a huge problem to South Coast Plaza security and seemed to put a target on us. Good forbid two people who don't look rich want to enjoy a beautiful air conditioned mall on a hot day. Let this be a warning to all that you should look rich and/or visibly be actively spending money here if you want to avoid being followed.

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South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza
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It's the season
The LAB Anti-Mall

The LAB Anti-Mall

3.8
(461 reviews)
3.7 mi
•$$

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!

Beautiful outdoor plaza with great restaurants, a brewery, and a super Kool Speak Easy :)read more

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The LAB Anti-Mall
The LAB Anti-Mall
The LAB Anti-Mall

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