It been a few years since I shopped at this outlet mall. It has a good variety stores. I usually…read morego to the Citadel but today decided to go here instead. Parking is very easy. Lots of parking lots surrounding the shopping center (vs Citadel where the one lot and parking structure is a hike away). Plenty of places to eat as well inside and on the perimeter. Only.negative, I arrived right at opening time.and surprised to see stores not yet opened. Opening 5-15 minutes after! Smaller stores with only .one person staffing. Guessing its the norm here. Next time I won't come at opening time!

Overall, a nice outlet mall that's easy to walk and not overwhelmingly big. It's a great spot if…read moreyou're looking for a more relaxed shopping experience without spending all day there. That said, I did find myself missing some higher-end stores, as the selection felt a bit limited on the luxury side.

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.

Bank Of America, CVS and Ace Hardware are on one corner of the shopping center, Chase Bank floats…read morealone near the intersection of 17th St & Irvine Blvd while Ralph's kicks it on the other corner constantly drawing in the lions' share of the day's visitors. In between the corners sits a half dozen moderately priced, almost premium "fast" food places that are by no means 'fast food', instead you'll find a great place to grab a higher quality lunch with friends that you could even enjoy sitting down in the sun on their outdoor seats. Some of my favorites places to grab lunch here include Chronic Tacos, Counter Burgers, Pick-Up-Stix, Z Pizza and Coffee Bean. I like Westcliff Plaza because there's always plenty of parking and plenty of outdoor seating which makes this a happening place in the springtime!

The parking situation here is terrible! Omg, it's unbelievable. As soon as the businesses open,…read morethe parking lot gets filled and there are security people standing in the lot and asking you where you are going and if they don't like your answer, they tell you that you can't park there. I started parking across the street in the residential area because of this! There are medical businesses, restaurants, coffee, a workout business, and a nail salon to name a few. The building itself is a new, more modern type of place. It's not my favorite place due to the parking and cold modern look of the inside of the building. Very industrial feel, no originality.

South Coast Plaza is definitely a lux shopping destination…read more They have brands, variety, and an amazing selection of high end stores, serving the Irvine area. The events are top notch and hands down my favorite activations! I had a great time at South Coast Plaza and it's always a blast when you are having fun!

It's Disneyland for kids and Adults of all ages! Even just for people watching, window watching,…read morebuying experience or otherwise, it's always a fun and exciting place to visit ! Huge selection of food options, great value found at most , definitely worth checking out!!

This was my first time visiting Irvine Center. I met a friend for lunch. And OMG this place was…read morerestaurant city -- it had a restaurant for every taste. This was a Sunday afternoon and the center was packed. And there's plenty of shopping as well. The center is well laid out, emasculatory clean and plenty of places to shop until you drop. Some stores have waiting lines to get inside. My time was limited so I could only spend an hour there after lunch but, without a doubt, I'll be back again in dine and shop.

I may have only been to Irvine Spectrum Center maybe twice or thrice, but no more than that. For…read moreall times, I still have not seen the giant ferris wheel. The magnitude of this shopping, dining, and entertainment center is beyond compare from what I've heard. It offers over 170+ specialty stores, major department stores, well-known restaurants, and entertainment venues. That's gigantic! The premier outside shopping venue is anchored by Nordstrom and Target sharing space with so many more top brands, boutiques, and unique shops. Just to name a handful... Anthropologie, Apple, Bacio de Latte, Barnes & Noble, Build-A-Bear, Cotton On / Cotton On Body, Din Tai Fung, Fabletics, FOGO de CHAO, Georgia's, H&M, lululemon athletica, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, MINISO, Nike, Sephora, Silverlake Ramen, SomiSomi, The Melt, Urban Outfitters, Vuori, Yard House I was recently here for dinner at Yard House. Parking was a challenge for sure. Come early to make it easier for you. Anyway, I'm coming back to spend one full day exploring this place in the near future. Ferris wheel and I shall meet once! Join me in the fun and food.

Had a really good experience here at the Nike Factory store…read more There's a sweet 40% off deal almost everything going on right now so I popped in to check it out. Out on the floor, Steve was super helpful and gave great recommendations on some shoes I was looking at. The fitting room was very clean and has a big mirror on the outside of the fitting rooms for an awesome full body view. Checking out was a breeze; Angel was very helpful and friendly. Remember to sign up for an account online to get an extra 15% off your total instantly at check out if you don't have an account with Nike.com already! Happy shopping!

We purchased 2 of the Zoomx shoes & absolutely love the dbl cushions & the amazing comfort. We came…read moreback this wk to buy 3 more pairs for spare & family members. Shoutout to Francisco & Steve for their friendly service! TY Francisco for introducing another comfortable shoes for my husband & looked for his size. Great shopping experience, highly recommend this Nike location at the block.

This store sells the samples used by sales reps for major designers, so it sells really nice stuff…read morefor 1/3 the rack price. I got a nicely detailed, soft leather jacket for $90 that would have sold for $240. One can also go in this store with $20 and come out with a great new shirt. They also had some great one-of-a-kind jewelry, selling for the price of the materials. Nothing's cheap, just upscale stuff at great prices. They have both men's and women's clothes.

From the owner: Samples and production over runs fill the shop with amazing deals. Jewelry made by local…read moreresidence, and art produced by professionally trained and novice artists are priced to sell. Although most items are sampled in size large for men and size 8 & meduim for women, the shop has an in store alteration department to fine tune fitting. Customers may also bring their own clothes in to alter. Great music, casual atmosphere & friendly staff.

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.

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.

Ever since CAMP added Camp Out, parking has gotten even busier, so valet is honestly the move…read more I usually swing by East Borough for lunch (always hits the spot), and Jazz Night at Mesa on Wednesdays is a favorite.

'The Camp management or owners' need to enforce cars to park in actual parking spots and not park…read moreon the curb sides which is causing issues with the flow of traffic in the parking lot. That's how pedestrians or bypassing cars get hit. Which we (including my six year old who was with us) almost did multiple times just for walking to our car or even trying to drive through the parking lọt. It used to never be this way until recently. Recklessness and obstruction. Better hope something doesn't happen and causes a big lawsuit.

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.