It is the second largest shopping centre on the South Coast after Shelly Centre and mainly serves the Lower South Coast region. Southcoast Mall was a joint development by Hyprop Investments Limited and Redefine Income Fund Limited/Redefine Properties at a cost of approximately R195m and opened in November 2005.

South Coast Plaza is vast with a focus on luxury retailers. If you’re into designer fashion, this is the place to be. In this post, we’ll share some highlights of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza’s interior is thoughtfully designed with tile, marble, and lighting enhancements.

We had to visit this location on vacation because South Coast Plaza shopping mall is the largest shopping center on the West Coast of the United States. With about 275 retailers. There were so many upscale shops to visit. This mall is known for having The most expansive collection of design fashion retail in the United States in one location.

Fun Fact: South Coast Plaza is one of two privately held shopping malls in America. The Mall of the Americas in Minnesota is the other. The mall’s original late 1960’s anchor stores, May Company and Sears, were joined by Bullock’s, I. Magnin, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue during the 1970’s.

We’re pleased to welcome the latest openings at South Coast Plaza: Armani/Caffè, Amiri, Courrèges, Jil Sander, Zegna, Maison Margiela, Marni, Giorgio Armani, Jacques Marie Mage, Gucci, Bvlgari, Cartier, Mejuri , Lanvin, Yu Cake and Warby Parker . Everything from dorm must-haves to backpacks, sneakers and more.

In 2011, Hyprop Investment and Redefine Properties had decided to sell Southcoast Mall and to focus on core assets mainly in Gauteng where they are based. Hyprop Investment sold its 50% stake in the shopping centre however Redefine Properties later decided to retain its ownership of the shopping centre.