December 16, 2022

CELEBRATE THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SOUTH COAST PLAZA-STYLE! ENJOY BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY DÉCOR, FABULOUS NEW STORES, GIFTS FOR EVERY WISH, MICHELIN STAR DINING, AND MUCH, MUCH, MORE

December 16, 2022 Costa Mesa, CA–The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year at South Coast Plaza. There is glorious décor, visits with Santa Claus, festive boutique windows, live music on the weekends, fabulous installations from Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton, and a flurry of new brands and boutiques to explore. To celebrate the season, South Coast Plaza presents our version of the 12 Days of Christmas. In many traditions, the days of Christmas run from December 25 to January 5, and the Twelfth Night is a celebration. Continue the holiday good cheer well into the New Year? Yes, please!

“On the first day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
A restaurant with a Michelin star
Knife Pleat earned a coveted Michelin star last year, and again for 2023. Visit the Penthouse level for prix fixe fine dining.

“On the second day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Two Gucci stores
South Coast Plaza is the only retail center anywhere with two Gucci locations (the main boutique plus the Gucci Valigeria Ephemeral Store) and two Louis Vuitton boutiques (including the new Louis Vuitton Men’s boutique).

“On the third day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Three holiday trees
The 90-foot tree by the Westin South Coast Plaza, the exclusive Louis Vuitton Holiday Tree in Jewel Court, and the international Santa Tree in Macy’s Home Store Wing.

“On the fourth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Four restaurants launching
Caló Kitchen + Tequila, Ramen Nagi, Teatro Angelina, and Yu Cake are all coming in 2023.

“On the fifth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Five new watch boutiques
New timepiece stores from Breitling, Tudor, IWC Schaffhausen, Roger Dubuis and Hublot opened at South Coast Plaza in recent weeks, adding to the largest collection of luxury timepiece and jewelry boutiques–35 stores under one roof–in North America.

“On the sixth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Six holiday pop-ups
Fun and fashionable boutiques open for the season (and beyond) include Assouline, HOKA, Sock Harbor, Spongellé, Squishable, and The Wrapper.

“On the seventh day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Seven spots for sweets
Stop in for a quick treat at Läderach Chocolatier Suisse, MOULIN, Nekter Juice Bar, Philz Coffee, Pressed, See’s Candies, and Sugarfina, as well as dessert at all South Coast Plaza restaurants.

“On the eighth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Eight festive horses
The horses on the carousel have the holidays off, but look up to find four more on each side, all wearing Santa hats.

“On the ninth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Nine reindeers flying
Can you spot Santa’s reindeer taking flight atop Santa’s Mountain in Carousel Court?

“On the tenth day of Christmas, South Plaza brought to all”
Ten kids’ gift favorites
Shop for young family and friends at Gucci, Jacardi Paris, Kids Atelier, LEGO, Pop Mart, Pottery Barn Kids, Psycho Bunny, Uniqlo, Vans, and Zara, which are among the many South Coast Plaza boutiques offering children’s clothes, games, furnishings, toys, and more. Plus, there’s a Toys ‘R’ Us at Macy’s.

“On the eleventh day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Eleven ways of toasting
Enjoy a glass of holiday cheer at AnQi Bistro, Antonello Ristorante, The Capital Grille, Hamamori, Knife Pleat, Petrossian at Tiffany, Populaire, Quattro Caffe, Tableau Kitchen and Bar, TERRACE by Mix Mix, Vaca, and many more. A fan of caviar? South Coast Plaza has that, too.

“On the twelfth day of Christmas, South Coast Plaza brought to all”
Twelve boutiques soon opening
A dozen of the brands debuting new South Coast Plaza stores in 2023 are Alexander Wang, Berluti, Byredo, David Yurman, Dior, JD Sports, Missoni, Miu Miu, New Balance, Polestar, Reformation, and Rimowa, with more to be announced soon.

ABOUT SOUTH COAST PLAZA
Renowned as a leading international shopping destination, South Coast Plaza is home to more than 280 prominent boutiques and critically acclaimed restaurants, and is the center of culture and commerce that includes the adjacent Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the new Orange County Museum of Art. Celebrating 55 years of quality, South Coast Plaza is the West Coast’s premier shopping experience, with an unparalleled collection of top retailers. South Coast Plaza is located in Orange County, California, in the city of Costa Mesa.

Images available upon request. Contact Kedric Francis, South Coast Plaza Director of Public Relations and Communications. FrancisK@southcoastplaza.com