South Coast Plaza
South Coast Plaza
4.5
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
South Coast Plaza is a renowned international shopping destination and home to an unrivaled collection of more than 250 luxury and fashion boutiques, 30 restaurants and the adjacent celebrated Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Conveniently located in Orange County near world-famous beaches, Disneyland Resort and the John Wayne Airport, South Coast Plaza offers unparalleled shopping experiences and programs for the travel trade.
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rksa_c
Olympia, United States13 contributions
Dec 2019
We went to the plaza in our spare time just to see what it was like. Most of the stores in the plaza were either not of any interest to us or beyond or tastes or, in some cases, beyond our means! It looked like a plaza for the rich. We felt like we were out-of-place there. Incredibly nice, very clean, very busy, but not our style. We are from relatively rural Oregon and the plaza struck us a big city, bright lights and lots of money.
Written 9 January 2020
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Arianna T
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
South Coast Plaza shopping mall
3333 Bristol Street,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
We had to visit this location on vacation because South Coast Plaza shopping mall is the largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States. With about 275 retailers.
There were so many upscale shops to visit. This mall is known for having The most expansive collection of design fashion retail in the United States in one location.
It is super close to Interstate 405.
Pro:
High value shopping
Top rated anchor stores
Prime. Boutiques.
Loads of parking
Designated rideshare, pick up and drop off location
Beautiful display
Starburst (to keep you going)
Walking path connector to home stores
Wide variety of home stores across the walking bridge
Restaurants
Clean restrooms and facilities
Really cool glass elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Interactive display for directions
Helpful customer service help desk
EV: ChargePoint, Tesla, VOLTA
Needs work:
Physical signage hanging in the can be confusing
Things look very similar easy to get lost
Con:
Your feet are going to hurt
10/10 would recommend at least once.
Pro tip:
save up for this one because you will find everything you can think of and even something's you can't imagine and then immediately can't live without.
3333 Bristol Street,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
We had to visit this location on vacation because South Coast Plaza shopping mall is the largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States. With about 275 retailers.
There were so many upscale shops to visit. This mall is known for having The most expansive collection of design fashion retail in the United States in one location.
It is super close to Interstate 405.
Pro:
High value shopping
Top rated anchor stores
Prime. Boutiques.
Loads of parking
Designated rideshare, pick up and drop off location
Beautiful display
Starburst (to keep you going)
Walking path connector to home stores
Wide variety of home stores across the walking bridge
Restaurants
Clean restrooms and facilities
Really cool glass elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Interactive display for directions
Helpful customer service help desk
EV: ChargePoint, Tesla, VOLTA
Needs work:
Physical signage hanging in the can be confusing
Things look very similar easy to get lost
Con:
Your feet are going to hurt
10/10 would recommend at least once.
Pro tip:
save up for this one because you will find everything you can think of and even something's you can't imagine and then immediately can't live without.
Written 20 February 2023
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Ugo T
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
I am really disappointed about this, Tiffany. The customer service was not up to par. I wanted to buy a specific object, and I had a video of the website that assured me that the item was in stock. At first, the lady told me they did not have that item. Then, after I showed them the video, they told me that it was there. I also asked to buy "blue refills." After 10 minutes of waiting, the representative came back with black refills and told me that those were the refills I requested. I pointed out that I requested a different color. At home, I discovered that I was given objects that were slightly different (and cheaper) than the ones I had requested with the video. I have been a customer in two other locations, in different states (one in the Midwest and one on the East Coast), and this Tiffany has been the worst among the three different stores. Unfortunately, it was also the one I spent the most at. A client has the right to choose; I would have also liked to choose which customer representative to be served by. Other companies give the possibility to book appointments to find the customer representative appropriate for the customer.
Written 7 May 2024
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iluv2eatntravel
San Diego, CA1,854 contributions
June 2021 • Family
Beautiful South Coast Plaza is not just the biggest high end mall in the West Coast, it is the biggest mall in the West Coast, ranking in the top 5 in the US as of this writing. It’s filled with fine dining, hip restaurants, trendy fashion stores and high end boutiques. While it’s huge, it’s also very walkable. The layout, ambiance and amazing shops makes this mall a delight to window shop or shop.
Written 15 June 2021
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,028 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We came here a couple of years ago for the Din Tai Fung and had about an hour to wander the mall while waiting to get seated. This time, we got to spend time in the mall and really check it out. This is a high end mall full of luxury shops, but it is also worth seeing just for its pure size. It is a mall on both sides of the street (which each half would be its own big mall somewhere else) with a great walking bridge in between. Kids had plenty to focus on between Lego and the teenage style stores. This is a great mall, and I never thought I would say that again.
Written 15 November 2023
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746lynng
San Diego, CA26 contributions
Dec 2019
Every year we have traveled to Downtown Disney (CA) as part of our Christmas celebration. Unfortunately, every year Disney has diminished its Christmas decorations in the Downtown area; however, South Coast Plaza did not disappoint. In fact, it far exceeded our expectations. It was the most beautiful mall we had ever been in. It came alive with the season's joy and cheer with lovely decorations, a Santa village filled with automation that Disney would have pined after and it was admired by all ages. This mall had new decorations at every turn including beautifully decorated trees. It felt as if you went to the North Pole itself. Hopefully the year of 2020 will permit this joy to occur once again. You won't be disappointed!
Written 7 September 2020
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Lena K
Fullerton, CA964 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
After having lunch at the Yellow Vase, we stopped to listen to the wonderful waterfalls. My granddaughter even made a wish there. Seeing the carousel, she wanted to go for a ride. We shopped at the nearby Abercrombie & Fitch for Kids store, where she found a couple of jackets.
There are many high-end shops for clothing, shoes, jewelry, but Macy’s is also there.
There are many high-end shops for clothing, shoes, jewelry, but Macy’s is also there.
Written 12 October 2022
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GeorgeDubiecki
Los Angeles, CA5,995 contributions
Sept 2020
South Coast Plaza is definitely the best shopping mall in California.
I found it refreshing that the three shops that we shopped at had really nice employees.
They were knowledgeable and friendly.
They always made us feel that our needs were most important.
“Mars Li” in Georgio Armani was wonderful. Georgio Armani is very lucky to have him working there.
Austin Schroeter in Ralph Lauren was very helpful and courteous. Yes you expect that kind of service in high end shops. But you don’t always get that. He even offered to carry my purchase out to our car.
Sabrina in Escada was also very nice, helpful and knowledgeable.
They each represent South Coast Plaza perfectly. That is why we love to shop there.
They have a few hundred shops to choose from. Great quality shops. Plus lots of really good restaurants.
I found it refreshing that the three shops that we shopped at had really nice employees.
They were knowledgeable and friendly.
They always made us feel that our needs were most important.
“Mars Li” in Georgio Armani was wonderful. Georgio Armani is very lucky to have him working there.
Austin Schroeter in Ralph Lauren was very helpful and courteous. Yes you expect that kind of service in high end shops. But you don’t always get that. He even offered to carry my purchase out to our car.
Sabrina in Escada was also very nice, helpful and knowledgeable.
They each represent South Coast Plaza perfectly. That is why we love to shop there.
They have a few hundred shops to choose from. Great quality shops. Plus lots of really good restaurants.
Written 14 September 2020
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Brandon K
Flagstaff, AZ2,028 contributions
Dec 2021
This mall is quite an experience. I came here for Din Tai Fung and we got to wander the mall for over an hour. Kids loved the Lego store, nice candy store (can't remember the name), and the crazy way the mall has a bridge over the outside street. The place was busy, which was nice to see after many of the malls where I am from are half empty or gone. On the other hand, the stores were so high end that I did not belong in many of them. I think this is one of the best malls I have ever been in.
Written 1 January 2022
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bcheong
Shanghai, China48,522 contributions
June 2024 • Solo
Probably the best mall in Irvine, or even Orange county. Fairly large with anchor tenants Nordstrom, Macy’s and Saks. Plus hundreds of other luxury and street brands. Lots of restaurants and cafes too
Written 13 June 2024
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si hay WiFi gratis, no cubre toda la plaza pero si la mayoría de la plaza
Written 10 February 2020
Does the mall have wheelchairs for shoppers to use? Fee?
Written 7 September 2019
I am sorry but I do not know the answer to your question. I do know that they have a consierge available. You can probably get their phone number on Google and they should be able to tell you.
Written 27 November 2019
what’s the easiest way to get here from Los Angels airport?
Written 14 August 2018
Is there a marshalls or TJ max near south coast plaza
Written 31 May 2016
No, not in South Coast Plaza. However, right across the street from SCP there is a Marshalls at Metro Pointe, another smaller shopping center.
Written 1 June 2016
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