{"id":822,"date":"2019-02-19T15:01:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T23:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsbstg.wpengine.com\/?p=822"},"modified":"2025-07-21T16:06:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:06:56","slug":"best-shopping-orange-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/best-shopping-orange-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Outdoor Shopping in Orange County"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like New York City, Paris and Rome, California has also turned shopping into an art form.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Whether you’re hunting for unique boutique finds, high end luxury brands or eclectic furnishings, California has everything from expansive malls to beach-side mom and pop shops. Want to sample fresh cheeses? Peruse one of the many farmers\u2019 markets. Looking for rustic accent pieces? Check out one of the many small, artisan stores dotting the coastline.<\/span><\/p>\n

The perfect complement to any apartment community is the convenience of nearby \u00a0thoughtfully-planned shopping districts. Irvine Company Apartment communities offer residents unique Orange County shopping opportunities, often within a stone\u2019s throw.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Fashion<\/h3>\n

Fashion Island<\/h3>\n

At Newport Beach, delight in upscale shopping at its finest at <\/span>Fashion Island<\/b><\/a>. Here, with the ocean glittering in the distance, you can stroll through Mediterranean-inspired paseos to <\/span>pursue the latest designer wear at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and more<\/span>. Fashion Island is home to <\/span>renowned fashion labels situated beside some of the best dining options in California, including FIG & OLIVE, Red O by Rick Bayless and CUCINA enoteca.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apartments nearby:<\/strong>
\nVillas Fashion Island<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Irvine<\/h3>\n

Irvine Spectrum Center<\/h3>\n

If you like your shopping with a splash of entertainment, visit <\/span>Irvine\u2019s Spectrum Center<\/b><\/a>, where a towering Ferris wheel and whimsical carousel, afford a fairground feel among an eclectic array of shops. The Spectrum also hosts a vibrant nightlife, with movie theaters, Irvine Improv Comedy Club, Dave & Buster\u2019s and everything from casual fare, to fine dining. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apartments nearby:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nWestview<\/a>
\nCenterpointe<\/a>
\nLos Olivos<\/a>
\nThe Park at Irvine Spectrum<\/a>
\nThe Village at Irvine Spectrum<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"The<\/h3>\n

The Market Place<\/h3>\n

For a more laid-back experience, <\/span>The Market Place<\/b><\/a>\u00a0in Tustin literally has it all\u2013 from furnishings to electronics, sporting goods, grocery and restaurants. Covering an expanse of 165 acres, this retail conglomerate includes over 120 stores, restaurants, cafes and theaters, with anchor retailers including Best Buy, The Home Depot, Target and Edwards Theatres.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apartments nearby:<\/strong>
\nRancho Alisal<\/a>
\nRancho Maderas<\/a>
\nRancho Mariposa<\/a>
\nRancho Monterey<\/a>
\nRancho Santa Fe<\/a>
\nRancho Tierra<\/a>
\nSierra Vista<\/a><\/p>\n

The Irvine Company strives to bring back the \u201cmarket place,\u201d with inspiration drawn from cobble-stoned European villages. It\u2019s here that people take a moment to enjoy a caf\u00e9 latte beneath the shade of an oak tree before strolling through the village square to marvel the handmade products of local artisans. The Irvine Company wants to give you more moments like these\u2014moments when you wander through your community\u2019s outdoor retail center and enjoy the wealth of everyday luxuries<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Like New York City, Paris and Rome, California has also turned shopping into an art form.\u00a0Whether you’re hunting for unique boutique finds, high end luxury brands or eclectic furnishings, California has everything from expansive malls to beach-side mom and pop shops. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":824,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[139],"tags":[47,28,25,11],"class_list":["post-822","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-neighborhood-guides","tag-fashion-island","tag-irvine","tag-irvine-spectrum","tag-shopping"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/822","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=822"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/822\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=822"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=822"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=822"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}