South Coast Plaza

Come for the shopping and stay for everything else. South Coast Plaza boasts more than 250 stores, courtyards brimming with flowers, and jewel-toned glass ceilings. This is the place that delivers Orange County’s promise of class and luxury. Enjoy window shopping or take advantage of personal shopping services and VIP amenities to take the day off your hands. Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art sit adjacent, giving the plaza its own cultural campus right next door.

Amenities

Access VIP Suite

Located on the 2nd floor of the Saks wing, the ACCESS VIP Suite is a relaxing oasis for travelers, groups, and special guests. A dedicated concierge provides complimentary refreshments, snacks, and bag check. Special events can be arranged in the Suite. Passes available upon request to those qualifying through high-tier luxury spending, select store invitations, or premium concierge and partner arrangements, such as booking a South Coast Plaza Stylist.

Concierge

Four concierge desks in the center are staffed with a multilingual team to assist with a variety of guest needs. For Chinese visitors, the China Pay (CUP) card is now accepted for the purchase of gift certificates at all South Coast Plaza Concierge locations.

Foreign Language Assistance

Concierge desks can assist with foreign language requests, as well as provide a list of retailers with foreign language capabilities.

Groups & VIP Services

Guests will receive an extra special welcome. Contact South Coast Plaza to arrange a custom shopping excursion or stylist session.

Private Dining & Event Spaces

Many of the South Coast Plaza’s restaurants offer unique private dining rooms for groups and special events.

Valet Parking

Valet parking is available at four convenient locations.

Location

3333 Bristol St.

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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South Coast Plaza Shopping: Where One Great Discovery Leads to Another

Step indoors into South Coast Plaza and you’re immediately in the center of style, flavor, and discovery. This isn’t your average shopping mall. It’s a Costa Mesa experience. South Coast Plaza shopping spreads across two connected buildings anchored by four high-end department stores, with Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue bookending wings that hold hundreds of boutiques.

Wander through curated luxury. Gucci, Prada, Dior, Cartier and Tiffany & Co. sit close together for effortless browsing. It’s the West Coast’s exclusive home to designer brand boutiques like Courrèges, Dior Beauty and Fueguia 1833, something shoppers fly in from out of state and abroad to visit. The flagship windows and the architecture are worth the walk on their own.

Between the designer floors sit more brands you know and love, such as Reformation, Anine Bing, Aritzia, Anthropologie, Sandro, and Maje. At South Coast Plaza, get lost in the beauty and fragrance selections, explore watches and jewellery galore, and don’t forget to grab a bite to eat.

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The Dish on South Coast Plaza’s Dining

South Coast Plaza’s culinary landscape is full of flavor and resists being called “typical.” Go European and grab a fast caffè and a pastry between stops, sit down and be served a proper two-hour dinner, or land somewhere in the middle at a bar overlooking a courtyard. With about 30 to choose from, dining at South Coast Plaza is less a break from the day than a reason to stay in it.

For a meal that becomes the reason you came, book ahead at Collage Culinary Experience or Water Grill for their always fresh, raw bar. AnQi Bistro does Vietnamese-French cooking with a runway down the middle of the dining room and a happy hour that draws a crowd. When you want something faster but still worth sitting down for, Din Tai Fung offers hand-folded dumplings and modern dim sum. For a full directory of South Coast Plaza dining, visit southcoastplaza.com

Reservations are worth making for weekend evenings, especially before a Segerstrom Center for the Arts performance, when the dining rooms fill with the pre-show crowd. Most restaurants here also have private dining rooms if you’re planning a celebration.

South Coast Plaza FAQs

When does South Coast Plaza open? When does it close?

South Coast Plaza opens at 10 am Monday through Saturday, and at 11 am on Sunday. South Coast Plaza closes at 8 pm Monday through Thursday, 9 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 7 pm on Sunday. Check South Coast Plaza for the most up-to-date hours for specific department stores, restaurants, and holidays.

What are the best restaurants in South Coast Plaza?

South Coast Plaza has Costa Mesa’s best lineup of fine dining, steakhouses, chic cafés, and Michelin-recognized restaurants. Top-rated restaurants include Knife Pleat, The Capital Grille, AnQi Bistro, Din Tai Fung, Paradise Dynasty, and Populaire.

Where can I find a complete South Coast Plaza shopping directory? Find your favorite label, beauty picks, department store, or the latest shops to open in South Coast Plaza by perusing or downloading the directory here.

What hotels are near South Coast Plaza?

There are several Costa Mesa hotels within walking distance of South Coast Plaza, including The Westin South Coast Plaza (connected via a pedestrian bridge), Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Costa Mesa Marriott, and Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

How close is South Coast Plaza to the beach?

Planning to hit the beach before or after a South Coast Plaza stroll? No problem. Like most Costa Mesa hot spots, the beach is never too far. South Coast Plaza is only 6 miles from Newport Beach and 8 miles from Huntington Beach.

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