Crystal Cove Shopping Center

Crystal Cove Shopping Center is really upscale, elegant and a great place to take your special someone out for dinner. There’s an amazing view of the ocean.
However, it doesn’t have that many stores. It’s more like an extra shopping center to accompany Fashion Island. But I do like this place and will continue to come here for the dining and the amazing views.

I drove by here for over 3yrs & kept saying: I’m going to stop there someday. … I finally stopped and this is so much better than battling my typical shopping centers — parking was so easy and the atmosphere is a 10… go ahead and stop instead of driving by for 3yrs like I did… it’s well worth your time.

Recently spent a month in SoCal, I love to shop and see what an area has to offer. I drove by this shopping center several times before deciding to stop. One long stretch of shops so no looping around. Too high end for me.

Crystal Cove Promenade is a Beautiful Mediterranean style shopping center set in a dream location with a unique mix of restaurants, shopping & boutiques. Most storefronts & restaurants face Crystal Cove State Park with an ocean view.
The restaurants range from casual to high end fine dining. My personal favorites are Babette’s, Tamarind, Javier’s & Mastros.
Rarely do I venture anywhere else since I have the Best right here at home.
I feel so fortunate to be part of this Crystal Cove community and I remind myself daily to appreciate all its beauty, stunning ocean views and gorgeous sunsets. Truly it doesn’t get any better than this!
Bookmark this location for a day or night adventure.

Great shopping center which has amazing views of the ocean which can make your shopping experience more enjoyable. Lots of nice stores like Banana Republic, Gap, Pier One and yes even a Trader Joes. There are also restaurants here is you wish to get something to eat. Really beautiful and clean, wonderful views and the cool ocean breeze.

Shopping with a view of the ocean. Breathtaking. I’m ashamed I never knew about this mall until recently.

Small shopping center. Beautiful view of the Crystal Cove Beach here. I would come here for my eye doctor or Javier’s or just a spot for Starbucks to head to Laguna Beach. It’s very peaceful here. Which I love that the best!

It’s a nice, upscale Irvine Co. shopping center with a great view of the Newport Coast. Mastro’s Ocean Club and Javier’s are hot spots and we have waited over 2 hours before to get a table at Javier’s on a Sat. night.
There’s a Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Gap and some fancy shops that sell lots of over-​priced things which make good window shopping, (especially if you’re waiting over 2 hours for a table). Bear Flag Fish Co. and Pacific Whey are good mid-​priced, casual options but can get crowded as well. We still haven’t tried Blue Fin but it’s supposed to be the best sushi in O.C. Tamarind of London is also on our checklist but they don’t seem to get nearly as busy as the other restaurants.
There is valet parking next to the restaurants, but you can just self park and walk the extra ten steps to the door. The parking can get a little crazy when it’s busy but if you have a little patience, you can certainly find a spot.

Crystal Cove Shopping Center, aka Crystal Cove Promenade has about 35 stores. Mainly, the shopping center has an incredible view. Although, the architecture didn’t rally emphasize the view a couple of the high end spots, Javier’s and Mastro’s Ocean Club both have views.
The Promenade has several newer restaurants and an eclectic mix of high end unique retail and boutique mixed with national chains. The makes for an interesting mis-​mash of stuff. On weekends, this place can become stroller-​land which makes for interesting dining experiences.
Free parking and convenient location.