South Coast Plaza
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| Interior view of the South Coast Plaza | ||
| Basic data | ||
| Location: | Costa Mesa , California , USA | |
| Opening: | 1967 | |
| Total area: | 518,000 m² | |
| Sales area : | 270,000 m² | |
| Shops: | 293 | |
| Turnover : | about 1.5 billion US dollars | |
| Website: | www.southcoastplaza.com | |
| Transport links | ||
| Omnibus : | 55, 57, 76, 86, 145, 173, 211, 216, 464, 794 | |
| Motorways : |
 I-405 , CA 55 , CA 73 
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| Other: | Sunflower Avenue, Bear Street, Bristol Street | |
| Technical specifications | ||
| Architects : | Victor Gruen , Welton Becket, William Blurock | |
| Architectural style : | Modern | |
The South Coast Plaza is a large shopping center in Costa Mesa in the US state of California . There are representatives of several department store chains and numerous retail stores on the premises. The complex, which specializes in noble brands, has a great appeal far beyond Orange County .
South Coast Plaza currently ranks second on the list of the largest shopping arcades in the United States . The shopping center has around 24 million visitors annually. Of the approximately 518,000 square meters of total area, around 270,000 square meters are retail space, which is currently shared by 293 shops. The rental price in 2006 was around 1,000 US dollars per square foot . Total annual sales are around $ 1.5 billion.
Location and directions
The South Coast Plaza is in the heart of Costa Mesa . In the immediate vicinity are the Orange County Performing Arts Center (OCPAC) and the South Coast Repertory (SCR), the cultural figureheads of the region. The two major cities of Los Angeles and San Diego can be reached from here in just under an hour's drive. The glamorous coastal city of Newport Beach is just minutes south on the Pacific Ocean .
Conveniently located is an interchange where Interstate 405 and California State Route 55 meet. The northern end of California State Route 73 is also not far from the mall. There is an abundance of parking spaces around the individual parts of the building.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) operates ten bus routes that stop at South Coast Plaza. There is also a shuttle bus between the nearby Disneyland Resort and the surrounding hotels.
history
In March 1967, Harold T. Segerstrom and his cousin Henry T. Segerstrom opened a shopping center on the family's former lima bean field . The architect of the original building was Victor Gruen . Through skillful management, the South Coast Plaza expanded rapidly. Well-known department store chains such as Nordstrom or Bullock's received separate extensions to the existing complex between 1973 and 1979.
Thanks to the steadily increasing number of visitors, the construction of generous extensions began again in 1988. In addition to many new shops, new promenades were created. Several stores moved from the nearby Fashion Island shopping center in Newport Beach to the successful South Coast Plaza. Another large-scale renovation of the shopping center took place in 2000, when it about 100 million US dollars invested. The renovation work included the construction of a 180 meter long pedestrian bridge to one of the outbuildings. In addition, the division of the individual shops has been optimized. Today, for example, shops with a similar product range can be found concentrated in designated locations. This made it much easier to get an overview in the now very spacious South Coast Plaza.
On July 29, 2008, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Chino Hills . The epicenter was just under 30 miles (48 km) north of Costa Mesa . However, the tremors of the quake only caused minor damage to the facility.
The South Coast Plaza is still privately owned by the Segerstrom family and is therefore one of the few large shopping centers that do not belong to a real estate investment trust . The Segerstrom family also significantly supports the culture in Orange County with the business proceeds . These include, among other things, the generous participation in the construction of the Orange County Performing Arts Center (OCPAC) in Costa Mesa .
architecture
Striking architectural elements have always been part of the South Coast Plaza. Almost all of the structures on the mall's premises are impressive examples of modernity in architecture. Victor Gruen was responsible for the design of the original building from 1967 . The extensions were designed by equally renowned architects. These included William Blurock and Welton Beckett, among others. Landscape architect Kathryn Gustafson was hired to design the pedestrian bridge that was added in 2000.
The South Coast Plaza in Art and Media
The mall has established itself as a fixture in Southern California over time . The South Coast Plaza has therefore appeared in several film and television productions, including:
- OC, California (2003–07), the television series set in Newport Beach always incorporates attractions or structures from the region. In the fictional series, the South Coast Plaza is often mentioned, where the characters also shop several times. The overlaid aerial photos, in turn, show the neighboring Fashion Island . However, the filming always took place in Manhattan Beach .
The South Coast Plaza is also mentioned in other TV series that are set in the region:
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000)
- Clueless - The Chaos Clique (1996-1999)
- Newport Harbor: The Real Orange County (2007-08)
In reality, too, the South Coast Plaza attracts many celebrities and actors.
Web links
- Official website of the South Coast Plaza (English)
- History of the shopping center (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Largest Shopping Malls in the United States (2008). (No longer available online.) Eastern Connecticut State University , archived from the original on June 23, 2011 ; accessed on May 17, 2009 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ a b c Sussing out the scene at South Coast Plaza. Orange County Register , September 2, 2006, accessed May 17, 2009 .
- ↑ System Map. (No longer available online.) OCTA , archived from the original on February 12, 2009 ; accessed on March 7, 2009 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ The South Coast Plaza Story. (No longer available online.) Mitch Glaser , archived from the original on December 4, 2008 ; accessed on May 17, 2009 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ message ci14383980. (No longer available online.) United States Geological Survey , July 29, 2008, archived from the original on May 9, 2009 ; accessed on May 1, 2009 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ^ The Mall. Seeing Stars in Hollywood , accessed May 15, 2009 .
- ↑ Where the Stars Shop - South Coast Plaza. Seeing Stars in Hollywood , accessed May 17, 2009 .
Coordinates: 33 ° 41 ′ 28 " N , 117 ° 53 ′ 22" W.