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

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.

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.

So this area is very popular. The stores have changed a bit since I was here the last time…read more However, the worst part is, the parking lot!!! Way too small and there is no nearby parking lot. If I can't find parking, I will leave. It's absolutely ridiculous. The valet parking is also ridiculous for such a small lot. They just want to charge you for parking. Aside from that, it's a fun little are. You never know what you'll find. A few restaurants, a few shops, fun to talk around, only if you can find parking.

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.

Nice little shopping center with a wide variety of stores…read more I'm not usually shopping for furniture so I grab lunch at the indoor food court. I used to visit SOCO for the waffle store on the corner or the Shucks Oyster bar. Now the chocolate or red velvet cupcakes from Susiecakes draw me in. Portola Coffee is still the longstanding purveyor of fine caffeinated drinks. We Olive bar has a bevy of beverages. Palm and Patties burgers is a favorite of my foodie coworkers and me. Then we frequent Sunright, the boba tea shop.

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.

tl,dr: I like to buy shoes here…read more Likes: + Pleasant place for a leisurely walk between shopping and dining. + I like that there are two shoe stores here: DSW & Nordstrom Rack. My go-to stop for athletic shoes. + Both Metro Pointe and South Coast Plaza make Costa Mesa a huge hub for various shopping enthusiasts. + And conveniently located right off the 405 too!

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.

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!