The holidays are coming up, and so is the busiest shopping season of the year. Why not bring your gift list? As one of the most affluent and artistic communities in Southern California, Orange County has something for everyone on your list.
Shopping Centers
South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
Vibe: Upscale brands for the discerning shopper
Highlights: Dolce & Gabbana, J. Jill, Lacoste
Quick Bites: Din Tai Fung Dumpling House
Outlets at San Clemente
San Clemente, CA
Vibe: Brand new, with completion later this year
Highlights: Columbia Sportswear, Le Creuset, H&M
Quick Bites: Bowl of Heaven
Fashion Island
Newport Beach, CA
Vibe: Like a small, ultra fashionable city
Highlights: Bloomingdale’s, 7 for All Mankind, Brooks Brothers
Quick Bites: Wahoo’s Fish Taco
Irvine Spectrum
Irvine, CA
Vibe: Slightly less focus on the shopping, more on the food
Highlights: Barnes & Noble, Lululemon Athletica, Tommy Bahama
Quick Bites: Pieology Pizzeria
The Outlets at Orange
Orange, CA
Vibe: Open-air fun for the whole family
Highlights: Banana Republic Factory Store, Nordstrom Rack
Quick Bites: Buffalo Wild Wings
Downtown Disney
Anaheim, CA
Vibe: So colorful, so perfect for kids
Highlights: Anna & Elsa’s Boutique, Build-A-Bear Workshop
Quick Bites: Earl of Sandwich
One-Off Shops
Rainbow Outlet
San Clemente, CA
Find the classic California sandal at a deep discount.
Rodger’s Gardens
Corona del Mar, CA
Gifts for everyone on your list, with a special focus on gardeners.
Buy Hand
Laguna Beach, CA
Handmade gifts from American artists and craftspeople.