4 years since my last review, so time for an upgrade! For me, the Irvine Spectrum is a planned trip…read moreas it's about a 30-minute drive each way. The important thing to know is that if you come during the holidays or on a weekend, it will be busy. The good thing is, as long as you don't mind parking on the very upper levels and walking a bit, I've always been able to find parking. But if you don't like walking at all, this probably isn't the center for you, and there's a lot of walking if you want to explore everything! What I love about this center is that you have everything from Nordstrom to Target, literally! You can find some very unique restaurants, along with typical chains, so there's something for everyone. We'll occasionally see a movie here as well, but that's another review. What impresses me the most is how well-maintained and clean everything is. Even the elevators in the parking garages are graffiti-free, which is very unusual. Now, not all the locations have maintained their interiors as well, but that's on them and not the Irvine Spectrum. My favorite time to come is still in December. We've always found the night atmosphere to have a lot of great energy. And yes, there are a lot of teens who hang around and have loud fun; they're harmless and add to the energy.

I think this is a great place for shopping and a good experience…read more There is plenty of parking and several parking structures in addition to uncovered parking. It is free parking which is nice and that is a good value. There are several shops, restaurants, Target, Apple store, cheesecake factory, a comedy club, a movie theater, a ferris wheel and much more. Some of the shops are more high end, so expensive. It is usually very crowded and it seems like everyone in OC is there on the weekends. I haven't really dealt with any of the mall staff, so can't talk about their service but I do see some of them cleaning pretty regularly, so that is good. There are a few bathrooms scattered around the mall, that are not in the restaurants. There are some nice water fountains too. It is a pretty large open air mall, hopefully you plan your shopping experience out well, otherwise prepare to walk a lot. Enjoy the photos.

I went in today looked for something...the staffs are very helpful…read more The manager Sanice is very helpful and friendly, the cashier is also very nice Crystal, Farnoosh was great anwer all my question and helped me to apply my tjmax card", I was very happy. Definitely going back next week !!

Sign up online and Irvine Company will send out announcements for events at Tustin Market Place…read more However, most of the free stuff are for the children so if you have a family, that would be perfect. During Christmas, staff were passing out beanies and some Christmas goodies but again mainly for the children. There were candies cane, Santa, and some small drinks. For Lunar New Year - the children receive red horses in 2026 Year of the Red Horse that won't come again for another 60 years! Adults and Children got red envelopes $2!!:)) Happy Lemon was passing out drink but OMG the line was long so we skipped. The line is LONG but first come first serve basic. Free stuff run out fast so come 30 minutes early. There are foods, coffee, ice cream in the plaza but again it is CROWDED during event times! Parking - if you arrive early, there's parking in the Regal parking lot. If you arrive late, it best to Park across the street where 24 Hours Fitness is located.

Julie was amazing!!! So helpful and nice. Made our visit wonderful and we assembled an amazing box…read moreof goodies .

South Coast Plaza is my favorite mall in SoCal! There's such a great variety of stores, from…read moreeveryday shopping to luxury brands, and you can easily spend hours here. The location is also a huge plus, with several other great shopping centers nearby, so you have even more options without having to go far. Definitely one of my go-to shopping destinations whenever I'm in the area!

Came to check out Nike. Lots of selections…read more Parking was quite difficult to find. You can also pay $10 for valet parking. Plenty of stores to walk around. A very pleasant outlet mall. Service was friendly, speedy and accurate. Value for money was very good.

Outdoor outlets. Hard to find parking here…read more Went to visit the Nike Factory store here only. I don't have much to say about this place but it's close by to the hotels in Anaheim.

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 fishing can be a huge hit, 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.

Update on HUGE cockroach infestation at Fashion Island (FI), Newport Beach…read more Went to FI this 2026 summer and after three summers, I am happy to report the cockroaches are gone. The Irvine company that owns and runs FI never responded to my emails requesting they rid their sewers of the infestation but finally they have acted and now, FI is clean and cockroach free. Hope it stays that way because it was so tragic to experience such a traumatic event year after year. Now they must act and remove the rats scurrying around between Lululemon and Macys. Rats are easier to eliminate than cockroaches but shame on FI for allowing rats to roam freely. Rats are so gross!!!

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.

The CAMP in Costa Mesa is unique outdoor shopping area. It's made up of a variety of different…read moreindependent businesses, so there's something interesting to explore but the parking situation really dampers the experience. I like the "arch" welcome you into the enclosed space. Also, I really like the outdoor atmosphere -- meant to feel relax & welcoming shopping center. For space that encourages people to shop, the space really makes parking hard by blocking half of the area for valet only. After circling around several times in the lot, you'll pull into a tagged sayings in every space - "Live it up", "Drink More Water", "Listen", etc!!! As you stroll through, you'll see many small, hippie stores.....but missed the vibe. The atmosphere is lacking and crowd is there.

Nice, cozy outdoor seating area with plenty of restaurant options to choose from. It's a great spot…read moreto meet up with friends--everyone can grab whatever food they want and still sit together in the same space. Perfect for casual gatherings.

tl,dr: Pleasant place for some exotic eats and casual shopping…read more Likes: + I've been here twice. Both times to enjoy some delicious exotic food at restaurants in this shopping center. + They play nice ambient music on the speakers as you enjoy your stroll between your stops. + Feels safe, even at night.

I like this plaza that has outside seating that you can order whatever you want from your party if…read moreeach of you wants something different. Many options from tea drink stores, hot pot, BBQ, Korean foods, H Mart, Somi Somi, 85 degrees Bakery, and etc. You can get snacks, drinks, pastry, entrees, to desserts. Lots options. I enjoy walking around the plaza with lots options to choose from. Each person and get food to go and all sit outside the table. Good value.

tl,dr: horrendous shopping area. but good restaurants…read more Likes: + This Shopping Center houses an awesome selection of restaurants like Pepper Lunch, Coco Ichibanya, and MeetFresh. Non-likes: - This large shopping center has only 3 entrances/exits, 2 of which are tucked away. So if you're looking to dine somewhere deep in like at Pepper Lunch, you have to navigate through abundant pedestrian and car traffic to find parking first. The floor plan designers should've included 1 or 2 more exits closer to the Alton Pkwy & Jamboree Rd intersection. - And parking is often horrendous throughout the whole day. From lunch hour to dinner hour, parking is almost always packed. You can expect to spend up to 10min seeking parking during the worst hours of the day. Even the parking structure in the back isn't sufficient during rush hour. - The back alley that passes by the church is riddled with horrendous, tall speed bumps. Awful on your car's suspension. They need to smooth out those speed bumps. Better yet, remove them entirely. They're not needed. - Also, many entitled drivers in the parking lot. For example, when they're at a stop sign and you're driving through the intersection because you don't have a stop sign, they jut out and almost collide with you. And if you honk, both the driver and the passenger in the other car will freak out and make a face at you as if YOU'RE the weird one. It may be worth the investment and mental peace to seek lunch elsewhere. - The center parking spots of the parking structure smelled like old urine. Parking there is a lil secluded, but boy does it reek.

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!!

NP is a nice little shopping center. I like coming to Donut Star, H Mart and the various Asian…read moreeateries even those hidden inside H Mart. There's even a Starbucks. The center has plenty of parking, and it's in a nice neighborhood.

Well, Only I want to share my experience with others . This…read moreabout the person that she saved me . Her name is Macy and she is working in Supercuts in Irvine Blvd. After 2 months of having my hair grow out , I finally met with Macy in Supercuts .She asked how I wanted it cut. Thinking good or bad I needed a decent haircut so I shut my eyes and said she was in charge. Took a while but she cut my hair with precision and an attitude that everyone that leaves her chair represents her brand. She has a lot of pride and attention to detail with every cut and in the end it was the best hair cut and highlights I've ever had in my life! You bet I'm a customer for life and now that I'm familiar with her work I'll be back for hair color and highlights again . Can't wait! Macy you are the best.thank you and god bless you.