SCP or South Coast Plaza may well be the best shopping mall around! I want to stress the emphasis on shopping. Unlike other malls in decline, SCP appeals to the high end consumers.
There may be trendy plaza’s and strip malls with the same named upscale shops, tho here’s a fine example of a large enclosed shopping mall surviving the times!
This mall has it all for style. From simple casual, to top of the line exclusive!
It’s like getting the inside scoop of Rodeo Dr for those who can fork it out!
If all the choices leave a lot on the plate, it’s because shoppers may be hungry for more than a just a hastily prepared bite. Here at SCP, the shopping and dining quality counts towards the overall satisfaction!
Shops and restaurants here are known for the attention to detail and tend to be of higher value. There’s additional shops and restaurants across Bear Street in the South Coast Plaza West. The South Coast Plaza Village to the north of Sunflower Street, has more restaurants and an art gallery.
Ride the merry-go-round with the kids at one of two carousel’s, a large one in the main mall and a small one in the west mall.
Parking is vast and may be preplanned if not familiar with the overall layout. I’d recommend looking at the Google Maps closeup when going to lots and garages closest to the approximate location of particular stores, or randomly parking anywhere, with some point of reference.
Nothing’s worst than hauling boxes and bags around while having to look for the car!
So I always note the row or column designation, even good to snap a photo of that if it helps to remember where the vehicle’s parked. I like to screenshot my blue dot location on the map too.
I had good wireless signal strength of 4 bars inside the garage along Bear Street, next to Nordstrom’s.
If there’s ever doubts on the whereabouts, look for the mall security to help out. They’re quite visible outside and inside the mall. The staff keeps an eye out for the shops and shoppers safety!
I’m including a small sampling of photos, taking it to the limit. There’s much more to see and more being added, so I hope my review helps to decide on making a visit!
JJ Sullivan
Jun 15, 2022
Huge indoor mall with lots of high end retail, from Prada to Porsche. Cute eateries too, it was enjoyable to walk around, they did have a small Lego store too. This place is clean and well kept. Nice to be back in a mall after so many have closed.
Jimi blingbling
May 2, 2022
Last night Michael Kors featured a fashion show Live in the south coast plaza mall,this evening was an exiting, refreshing event featuring new model Daybeaus, Beautiful ,chic and 2022 spring / Summer looks in garment are here take a look!!!! I was there also with these models,
Fred Long
Nov 27, 2021
Awesome mall. Shopping for everyone. They have all the designer stores as well as stores for the everyday person. I don't know how politically correct that is but I shop at Macy's. 😊 But this mall has pretty much everything you could want.
As a Mall in general they are allowed, when it comes to specific stores they will specify whether they are allowed or not and many have signs if they do not allow.
Service dog's can not be denied access...
From what I noticed the stores are counting how many ppl are inside and if they are at capacity you have to wait in line( which they are marked and spaced). I went to Victoria Secret, Forever 21, See's, Ann Taylor and Disney.
Not really. Disney store is as close as you will get to that kind of stuff. For anime stuff check out shops in lower level of Westminster Mall over by the Carousel.
There's a children's toy store down near baby gap . I can't recall the name of the particular store but they have evel knievel toys but it's not a store dedicated to him.
Why would they have a Tesla charger and a designated spot for Tesla and the charger keep getting disconnected?
DANNY SOTELO | Aug 19, 2020
Syed Hasan | Aug 19, 2020
Most Tesla (or any EV charger) has wireless data connectivity to their cloud for authentication and billing. The data connection is usually on cellular LTE. Most likely the cellular coverage in the charging location is spotty, causing charger to disconnect.
What time do the doors officially open if i’m trying to go in early to buy a new item before it sells out? If the doors are opened early, generally which doors are opened first?
Kristie Martinez | Aug 20, 2019
Nicole Young | Aug 20, 2019
More than likely the mall doors are open early, but you probably can't return early.
In the middle of the mall, at the intersection where Brookstone is you'll find a carosel. During holidays you'll find festive events in the carosel area as well.
The answer is yes and no. Each store has its own policy on that. South Coast Plaza has some of the best shopping in the country and great customer service. So you ought to call ahead to the store of purchase and ask.
Of course the usual return policies for retail, especially at this time of the year....would be as long as the item is not worn or used, it still has tags on, you will very likely get a refund or store credit. Without a receipt you may however, get a reduced "sale" price depending on what you are returning.