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HUNTINGTON BEACH. A long-time favorite of local shoppers, 5 Points is conveniently situated and is also a convenient size for efficient browsing. Plus, it unites a variety of popular retailers, including Old Navy, Gap, Chico's, Aeropostale, Bath & Body Works, Pier 1 Imports, and Trader Joe's. Restaurants and cafes pepper the center as well, promising refreshment when you need it.
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ANAHEIM. As much an entertainment venue as a shopping one, GardenWalk is a regional destination in the making. Convenient to the convention center and to Disneyland® Resort, it features well-known restaurants like P.F. Chang's and the Cheesecake Factory, along with a wealth of retailers, including Banana Republic and Chico's. Seating its tenants through 2010 (hotels are also slated), GardenWalk is distinguished by beautiful gardens and public spaces as well.
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Brea Mall
1065 Brea Mall Way, Brea, CA 92821 · 714-990-2732
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BREA. The second-largest shopping mall in Orange County boasts four anchors – Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears – along with more than 175 specialty shops. Contemporary and comfortable, the mall is noteworthy for its Italian tile walkways, vaulted skylights, tranquil fountains, and modern sculpture, making it a pleasant place to spend a lazy afternoon. Quick-serve and sit-down restaurants are also available; many offer outdoor patios.
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DOWNTOWN DISNEY® DISTRICT. With its bustling nightlife and restaurants, Downtown Disney® provides a fun, adult-friendly alternative to mouse ears and high-octane rides. Spanning more than 20 acres, the area between the park's gates and resort hotels stays busy day and night. Guests browse myriad shops; stop for cocktails, brews, or tunes at ESPN Zone® and the House of Blues®; dine at unique restaurants; and dance the night away at trendy discos. Visitors who want to take it easier can catch a flick at the 12-screen AMC® Theatres.
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FULLERTON. Fashionable with the OC's antique hounds, downtown Fullerton dates from the 1880s, when brothers George and Edward Amerige purchased 430 acres of real estate and began developing it. Buildings like the imposing Odd Fellows Hall and Beaux Arts-style Farmers & Merchants Bank showcase the turn-of-the-century brickwork that once so defined the area. Today, shoppers flock to the Amerige Block (along East Commonwealth Avenue) and the Dean Block (along North Harbor Boulevard) to visit a variety of shops and restaurants.
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Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660 · 949-721-2000
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NEWPORT BEACH. Upscale Fashion Island draws lots of shoppers, and not just for its array of tenants but for its easygoing, open-air ambience and its charming Mediterranean architecture. Graceful trees and lively fountains add to the appeal, making browsing among the more than 200 shops even more enticing. Included in the places you'll want to visit are Betsey Johnson, Bloomingdale's, Dean & DeLuca, Hollister, Juicy Couture, Neiman Marcus, Max Azria, Pottery Barn, and Urban Outfitters. A host of great restaurants is also onsite, offering both quick-serve and sit-down options.
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IRVINE. One of Orange County's most popular shopping destinations, Irvine Spectrum Center offers far more than name-brand retailers Nordstrom and Macy's. Indeed, the open-air center also features top-notch dining and entertainment options like P.F. Chang's, the Fish Market, and Dave & Buster's. Aesthetically speaking, the complex's Spanish-influenced design has garnered public and critical acclaim, and shoppers particularly adore the wide-open spaces, lovely garden areas, and town-like atmosphere.
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OLD TOWNE ORANGE. Boasting a variety of locally owned antique shops, galleries, and specialty shops, Old Towne Orange attracts crowds of well heeled shoppers on a daily basis. With its old, California-style brick buildings, public fountains, and secret gardens, Orange's historic district hearkens back to a time long since forgotten by its steel and glass So Cal neighbors. Quaint little tearooms and sidewalk eateries offer terrific respites from the travail of a day spent shopping.
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COSTA MESA. Whether you're on a brand-conscious mission or simply want to take in the bounty that is the OC, South Coast Plaza stands at the ready. The fashionable shopping center features Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, and Sears as its venerable anchors and also mixes in places like Chanel, Burberry, Ermenegildo Zegna, Christian Dior, Jimmy Choo, Giorgio Armani, Pucci, Montblanc, Yves Delorme, and Versace. These luminaries are accompanied by a good selection of top-rated and more casual restaurants, both independent and chain.
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SANTA ANA. Boasting more than 190 boutique and specialty shops as well as anchors like Macy's, Nordstrom, and JCPenney, MainPlace is the heart and soul of trendy Santa Ana's shopping scene. Explore the well-lit, contemporary complex, taking time to stop by shops like Mani Gi Italy, Bebe, The Sharper Image, and Ann Taylor. A movie theater and a California Welcome Center branch are also located here.
Our shopping categories guide you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of a perfect trip. Where do you find a book on local history? How about a recording of that terrific zydeco band you heard? Maybe a trinket for the kids or spouse? Use our lists to narrow your search.
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