Must-see shopping in Orange County

  • Camp

    Coastal Orange County

    Vegans, treehuggers and rock climbers, lend me your ears. The Camp offers one-stop shopping for all your outdoor and natural-living needs. Active Ride…

  • Lab

    Coastal Orange County

    Sister property to the Camp across the street, this outdoor, ivy-covered ‘anti-mall’ is the original in-your-face alternative to South Coast Plaza, even…

  • Pacific City

    Huntington Beach

    Just south of downtown HB, this flashy, futuristic new mall sits right across Pacific Coast Hwy from the ocean. Besides large, chain retailers like H&M,…

  • Huntington Surf & Sport

    Huntington Beach

    Towering behind the statue of surf hero Duke Kahanamoku at the corner of Pacific Coast Hwy and Main St, this massive store supports the Surf City vibe…

  • Harbour Surfboards

    Coastal Orange County

    This place has been making surfboards since 1959, but it's also about the surf-and-skate lifestyle, man. Eavesdrop on local surfers talking about their…

  • Joy Ride

    Orange County

    The brother shop of Elsewhere Vintage, Joy Ride has a similar vibe, only with men's clothing: 1950s bowling shirts to immaculately maintained wool blazers…

  • Hobie Surf Shop

    Laguna Beach

    Hobart ‘Hobie’ Alter started his internationally known surf line in his parents’ Laguna Beach garage in 1950. Today, this is one of only a handful of logo…

  • Disney Vault 28

    Disneyland Resort

    From distressed T-shirts with edgy Cinderella prints to black tank tops patterned with white skulls, the hipster inventory is discombobulating and really…

  • Barnabas Clothing Co.

    Huntington Beach

    This local maker does delicious coastal casual wear for men and women: Santa Fe–patterned fleece-lined Sherpa jackets, black corduroys, tanks, tops and…

  • Anna & Elsa's Boutique

    Disneyland Resort

    If there was ever any doubt about the popularity of Frozen, look no further. This giant shop sells apparel and souvenirs, sure, and by reservation the…

  • Elsewhere Vintage

    Orange County

    A hipster's love affair, this ladies' vintage store hangs sundresses next to hats, leather handbags and fabulous costume jewelry, all with a special…

  • Katin Surf Shop

    Huntington Beach

    A local icon since 1959, Katin Surf Shop is known for its handmade canvas board shorts, but nowadays it sells all kinds of surfwear, swimsuits and beach…

  • Disney Gallery

    Disneyland Resort

    Come here to view concept art and collectibles by Disney 'imagineers' and artful renderings of Disney locations from around the world.

  • South Coast Plaza

    Coastal Orange County

    The stats at SoCal's premier luxury shopping destination speak for themselves: About $2 billion in annual sales, over 250 boutiques, 30 restaurants, five…

  • Matoska Trading Company

    Orange County

    Everyone from Native American dancers to Hollywood costumers visits this one-of-a-kind shop selling supplies for Native American–inspired clothing, art…

  • D Street

    Disneyland Resort

    Fanboys and girls of all kinds – wannabe gangstas to fashionistas, skate rats, surfers and anime geeks – get their own store at Disney. If you’ve got…

  • Rocket Fizz

    Coastal Orange County

    This 'soda pop and candy shop' fits perfectly in picturesque San Clemente. Rocket Fizz sells old-timey American penny candy like saltwater taffy and Jolly…

  • Tankfarm & Co.

    Coastal Orange County

    On a street dominated by women's clothing and beachwear, Seal Beach–based Tankfarm carries duds for dudes craving the outdoor lifestyle: board shorts,…

  • Fashion Island

    Newport Beach

    Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017, Fashion Island sits in the middle of a traffic loop in eastern Newport. Anchored by high-end department stores,…

  • Outlets at Orange

    Orange County

    Orange County's only outlet mall, formerly known as the Block at Orange, brings together factory stores from Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, the Gap,…

  • Up, Up & Away

    Coastal Orange County

    This shop specialty is kites in every color of the rainbow and tons of decorative flags: lighthouses, sailboats, sports-team logos, frogs wearing…

  • Asian Garden Mall

    Orange County

    One of the first large Vietnamese businesses, it's a behemoth packed with so many food shops, boutiques, herbalists, gold and silver jewelers and colorful…

  • Ridemakerz

    Disneyland Resort

    Why should clothes hounds have all the fun? This shop lets you custom-build your own toy race car (duuuuude!). Select a chassis, body, tires (monster…

  • Pacific Gallery

    Laguna Beach

    Here you’ll find works by 85 artists – some from here in Laguna – sometimes whimsical and sometimes irresistible, though no bargains. All of the pieces…

  • Orange Circle Antique Mall

    Orange County

    Among the many antique malls in Old Towne Orange, this one stands out for its 125 vendors over two floors, selling everything from estate jewelry and fine…

  • Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

    Disneyland Resort

    Behind Sleeping Beauty Castle, kids can get a full makeover as princesses, knights and more, though (fair warning) the full treatment – including…

  • Art for the Soul

    Laguna Beach

    Decorated in big, bold colors, this offbeat craft gallery is the place to fill your bags with California-inspired pieces like a miniature ‘woody’ wagon…

  • World of Disney

    Disneyland Resort

    Pirates and princesses are hot at this minimetropolis of mouse-related merchandising. Don’t miss the special room dedicated to Disney’s villains – gotcha,…

  • American Vintage Clothing

    Huntington Beach

    Thrift and vintage hounds check out the beautiful displays in this store: jeans to vintage Mexican surf hoodies, boots, rock T-shirts, earrings and loads…

  • Emporium

    Disneyland Resort

    Just around the bend from the Disneyland Main Gate is this one-stop shop for a mind-boggling variety of souvenirs, clothing and Disneyana, from T-shirts…

  • Rare by Goodwill

    Anaheim

    It may be a thrift store, but the vintage and gently used clothing and home goods are laid out so stylishly you'd think they cost many times more. Enter…

  • Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

    Orange County

    Whimsical Dragonfly Shops & Gardens sells native California plants, garden-minded gifts and beaded jewelry inside a white-picketed cottage.

  • Knock Knock Toy Store

    Coastal Orange County

    Thoughtfully chosen, fun and educational toys line the shelves here, from name brands to quirky one-off products like wind-up space robots.

  • Off the Page

    Disneyland Resort

    This shop sells animation cels, ornaments and the like, while artists at work demonstrate the creation process.

  • Laguna Beach Books

    Laguna Beach

    Friendly indie bookshop stocks everything, including surf culture and SoCal local-interest titles.

  • Laguna Supply

    Laguna Beach

    This earth-toned corner shop hits that right pitch for an effortless girlfriends’ weekend beach getaway, somewhere in between urban chic and beach preppy,…

  • Endless Summer

    Coastal Orange County

    Teenie Wahine, Roxy and Billabong jostle for attention at this bustling store for girly tweens to college-age beach babes. It’s packed to the rafters with…

  • Alternative Surf

    Coastal Orange County

    Bodyboarding central, with a full complement of boards, wet suits, apparel and other gear.