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After much anticipation, Downtown Huntington Beach has scored even more retail therapy options. Swanky megadevelopment Pacific City soft-opened last Friday, bringing a mix of big-name brands and indie shops to Pacific Coast Highway.
Located down the way from The Strand and surf shop-happy Main Street, the 11-acre mixed-use development debuted with luxe fitness chain Equinox, H&M, charming home and garden shop Cherry Hill Market, women's shops The Wearhouse and Irene's Story, lifestyle shop West of Camden, and jewelry and accessories boutique The Nook. Set to open later this month are MAC Cosmetics (November 20th), Chico Hats, Tommy Bahama, organic bath and body shop Saavy Naturals, and Top Dog Bakery, among others.
But wait, there's more: edgy-luxe designer boutique Kin arrives in December; Sephora, vintage-inspired furnishings shop Heirlooms and Hardware, swimwear store Molly Brown Swim, stylish kids boutique Smocking Birds, and women's retailer Francesca's open in January 2016; organic skincare and beauty shop 20 Lounge, men's retailer Tankfarm & Co., and The Bungalow are opening in February 2016; and cult-fave Aussie swim label Seafolly and Sunglass Resort land in April 2016.
As far as grub, fashionable foodie-faved Lemonade and Simmzy's gastropub openlater this month; European-inspired cafe Saint Marc and Old Crow Smokehouse open in December; and market-style food hall Lot 579—which will offer opens next February. In 2017, the retail center's upscale apartments The Residences will be move in-ready.
Explore more inside the live/shop/fitness hub in the gallery above.
Pacific City is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm, Saturday from 10am to 8pm, and Sunday from 11am to 6pm.