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.

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!!

My son noticed this spot on instagram, and wanted to come visit. I've seen it for years but never…read morehave wanted to stop. Well today we came, wow what a cute little outdoor mall. Little shops, from coffee, donuts, pizza, records, some clothing I think. Lots of outdoor seating. Not place to come n shop, it's mostly to hang out. At least that's the vibe.

Call me crazy. Call me a Facebook mom. Call me insane. But I feel The LAB Anti-Mall is a bit…read moreoverrated and not a 10/10 or as "happening" as my 15 yr old daughter said it would be. She was getting me SO HYPED up about this place that I took time out of my weekend to drive 50+ minutes here for a visit - but I ended up disappointed. Of course, I know that Tik Tok are all over this place and there's a bunch of teens posing the same pose at the same spots for likes (like my daughter) so I am sure she had fun with her friends. However, I just wished they had more shops and restaurants for me to hang out at while the kids are in line to take their pics. Overall, I give a 6/10. (My daughter gives it a 11/10 but it's too bad she doesn't have her own Yelp account). Because I am a good mom (lol), I don't mind bringing her back here, but I personally think I'll have a better time shopping at South Coast a few blocks away. P. S. No admission charge. Free parking.

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.

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.

As outdoor mall in the affluent community of Newport Beach, Fashion Island opened in 1967, making…read moreit one of the older malls in the area. It's had it's share of anchors leaving (think Circuit City and Forever 21), but the owner (Irvine Company) continues to pour money into it, to keep it fresh and relevant. As an example, when Forever 21 declared bankruptcy and closed its store in 2019, the building was demolished in 2022 to make way for a new Restoration Hardware gallery store...which we found to be quite nice. Parking is plentiful, (mostly) covered, and free, with a pedestrian bridge on the 3rd floor taking one to the main part of the mall. And it seems to be one of the most dog friendly malls in the area, which is saying a lot. One will see a lot of signs for something called 'The Lot', which is a high end, ultra-luxury, cinema/cafe/restaurant, geared towards the clientele that the area feeds.

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.

Lido Marina Village is a waterside shopping and dining center with high-end retail shops. I…read morerecently came here to check out a pop-up market event in December 2025. [Parking]: There's a designated parking structure for the village. The rate is $10.00 for the first hour, $2.50 each 15 minutes, and $50.00 daily max. Visitors can get a complimentary all day self-parking when spending $250 or more at any of retail merchants within the village - just show receipt(s) totaling $250 or more to the parking attendant. Complimentary 1 hour self-parking with validation with any tenant listed in the Lido Marina Village's directory. [IMPORTANT SPECIAL NOTE]: Herst Coffee Roasters does NOT validate the parking ticket! Only the following dine & drink places validate: Circle Hook, La La Land Kind Cafe (coming soon), Lido Bottle Works, Malibu Farm, Nobu, Skal Pizza, and Zinque. Basically there's no easy "affordable" way to get your ticket validated except for one tip. [PARKING TIP]: I was able to get a free validation at Malibu Farm Lido Home Collection. I simply walked up to the cashier counter and said that I need ticket validation & cashier validated my ticket without asking for any receipts. [Experience]: The village has a nice shoreline view. Check the event page on their website for live music on the Lido Deck performance, floral workshops, etc. [Conclusion]: If I compare this village to other high-end shopping centers in LA/Orange County, then I think retail shop options are pretty mediocre (I like 2ND & PCH a lot better). Good spot to take Instagrammable pictures, but expect doing mostly window shopping than actual shopping at this village.

Lido Marina Village is a delightful waterfront destination that blends chic boutiques, great…read morerestaurants, and beautiful views. The charming atmosphere makes it perfect for a leisurely stroll, shopping, or enjoying a meal by the water. Parking can be tricky, especially on weekends, since the area gets busy. There are metered spots and some paid parking near Nobu if you drive into the smaller side streets, you may get lucky there. Once you're in, there's so much to enjoy: unique shops, coffee spots, beauty salons, and a wide variety of restaurants. Live music is often hosted right outside Nobu and Zinqué, with plenty of seating and a wonderful waterfront backdrop. Overall, it's a must-visit in Newport Beach for both locals and visitors.

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.

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.

Gorgeous ambiance and it has the largest Trader Joe's I've ever seen! Fully stocked shelves and…read morewide aisles and lots of room to stand and ponder. If you should get something or not many other wonderful stores here as well and so close to the beach it's beautiful.

The parking... ugh the parking! I wish there was a way to combat this problem, but the only way you…read morereally can is if you carpool. Dinner time on any day but especially weekends are a special kind of hell. Once you find a parking space though, you get to enjoy the fruits of the Crystal cove shopping center! The landscape is beautifully kept, and the architecture is grand and welcoming. There is light jazz music in the background playing in every corner. There are plenty of outdoor tables with heaters and umbrellas. There are a couple outdoor fire pits as well. There is free WiFi so you can do some computer work if you so please. This shopping center is home to 2 of my favorite places- parakeet and bear flag. You also get a nice view of the ocean :)