Fashion Island

Located above the beautiful Pacific Ocean is Fashion Island, the only open-air regional shopping center in Orange County. With 200 stores and restaurants that offer more than just the “same old things” that are typically found in malls, this is more of an experience than the usual trip to the local shopping mall.

One of the first features of Fashion Island that is noticed is the lovely architecture that relays a feeling of relaxation and enjoyment. Rather than dreading large crowds or dealing with some of the concerns that accompany shopping, visitors realize quickly that this is a place to unwind. The beautiful scenery, spaciousness, and the ability to be able to breathe in the comfortable Southern California air while shopping makes Fashion Island seem more like a day trip.
In many cases, it is a California vacation rentals destination.

Even entire families enjoy shopping trips to Fashion Island because of the entertainment that is offered. One entertaining stop is the Edwards Island Cinemas, which comes equipped with eight movie screens, activities for children, concerts every week of the summer, and fashion shows. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts are able to stop by the Edwards Island Cinemas in the spring to enjoy Mercedes-Benz and Harley Davidson exhibitions.

With so much to do at Fashion Island, children do not have to become weary and adults don’t have to exhaust themselves. There are stores offering avant-garde fashion, innovative art, and antiques. Some of the stores that are found here may not be found anywhere else in California vacation rentals and are difficult to find in the United States. Stores such as Lola Rouge Kids, For Joseph, Indigo Palms, Vilebrequin, and Dita Legends are rarities throughout the U.S. This is why shoppers from all over the country turn to Fashion Island when they want unique fashion and an unprecedented shopping experience.

There are also plenty of opportunities for visitors to pamper themselves through salons that cater to their every need and boutiques that specialize in the most tantalizing scents. Visitors that must wear eyeglasses can further pamper themselves by stopping by Lenscrafters or the Optical Shop of Aspen for a stylish pair of glasses. This makes Fashion Island the one stop shop for new wardrobes and even makeovers.

And hunger doesn’t have to be an issue while visiting because there are two food courts with snacking spots located throughout the entire mall. For instance, a Haagen Dazs can be found sitting alone with places such as Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine located in a separate building from the mall. The other restaurants include the casual and quick style, such as the China Grille, Fatburger, the Nordstrom e-Bar, and Wahoo’s Fish Taco. For visitors that prefer fine dining, the Bloomingdale’s 59^th and Lex Café, El Torito Grille, Rustica, and The Cheesecake Factory are amongst those that serve great food.

For individuals looking for a unique shopping experience, Fashion Island goes above and beyond by ensuring the most desired of stores fills its spaces. California vacation rentals has all the luxurious mall also makes sure that shoppers of all ages are comfortable and have more to entertain them than just shopping.