Frequently Asked Questions

SOCO, also known as South Coast Collection, is a Costa Mesa destination focused on design, dining, shopping, and local experiences. The center features a curated mix of restaurants, showrooms, stores, services, and The OC Mix, an artisan culinary and lifestyle collection.

SOCO and The OC Mix is located at 3303–3323 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, California. The center is near Santa Ana, South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and the San Diego 405 Freeway.

SOCO is known for its home design showrooms, restaurants, artisan shops, and locally inspired experiences rather than a traditional mall format. The OC Mix adds a boutique-style collection of food, lifestyle, wellness, and specialty retail concepts.

SOCO is open to the public and also serves designers, decorators, chefs, homeowners, and creative shoppers. Visitors can browse furniture, lighting, tile, kitchen, home décor, dining, fashion, wellness, and specialty retail options across the center.

Hours may vary by store, restaurant, showroom, service provider, and event. Visitors should check individual tenant listings or the center’s website before visiting, especially during holidays or special events.

Yes. Parking is available at SOCO and The OC Mix, and the center notes that parking is free. Event days, farmers market hours, and peak dining times may affect parking availability.

SOCO is located on Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, just off the San Diego 405 Freeway. The center is convenient for visitors coming from Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and other Orange County communities.

Yes. SOCO and The OC Mix is located in Costa Mesa near Santa Ana and central Orange County destinations. Its location near the 405 Freeway makes it convenient for visitors from Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach, and the surrounding region.

SOCO and The OC Mix aims to provide a welcoming experience for all guests. Visitors with specific accessibility questions should contact the center or individual tenants before visiting.

Yes. Visitors can use the center directory to browse restaurants, shops, showrooms, services, and available spaces by category. The directory is the best place to find current tenant information before visiting.

SOCO and The OC Mix includes restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and specialty food options such as ARC Food & Libations, Butcher’s House, Il Girasole, Moulin, Palms n’ Patties, Portola Coffee, Sunright Tea Studio, SusieCakes, The Cheese Shop, We Olive & Wine Bar, Birdie Bowl & Juicery, and Climb Ice Cream.

Yes. The OC Mix includes casual and specialty food options for coffee, snacks, lunch, sweets, and light bites. Visitors can find options such as Portola Coffee, Birdie Bowl & Juicery, The Cheese Shop, Sunright Tea Studio, Climb Ice Cream, Palms n’ Patties, and We Olive & Wine Bar.

Yes. SOCO has a strong home and design focus, with showrooms and retailers offering furniture, lighting, tile, kitchen, bath, outdoor living, décor, and design services. Visitors can explore brands such as Room & Board, Roche Bobois, Natuzzi Italia, Design Within Reach, Rejuvenation, Ferguson, Lightopia, STARK, Brown Jordan, Ann Sacks Tile & Stone, and Visual Comfort & Co.

Yes. SOCO and The OC Mix include lifestyle and service tenants such as OmniaPiel, The Getaway Barbershop, The Salon by Ana Paz Hair, and Paul Mitchell the School. Visitors should check directly with each tenant for appointments, services, and hours.

Yes. The OC Mix features a curated collection of artisan, owner-operated culinary, fashion, wellness, and lifestyle businesses. It is a strong local shopping destination in Costa Mesa for gifts, food, beauty, home, and specialty finds.

Yes. SOCO and The OC Mix hosts events and seasonal programming, including farmers market dates, live music, and special community experiences. Visitors should check the events calendar for current dates, times, and details.

The SoCo Farmers Market is listed as taking place on Saturdays from 9 AM to 2 PM and is described as a certified farmers market held rain or shine.

Yes. SOCO’s events calendar includes Live Music in the Courtyard on select Saturdays. Visitors should check the current events calendar before visiting, as schedules may change due to weather, holidays, or private events.

SOCO and The OC Mix may host seasonal programming and publish special holiday hours. Visitors should check the events page before visiting during Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Easter, and other holiday periods.

Yes. SOCO and The OC Mix is a family-friendly place to dine, browse shops, visit the farmers market, enjoy live music, and explore local food and lifestyle concepts. Individual restaurants, showrooms, and events may have their own seating, stroller, age, or reservation guidelines.

The current event page language states that pets are no longer allowed inside The OC Mix, except for service animals.

Service animals are allowed where required by law. The events page notes an exception for service animals inside The OC Mix.

SOCO and The OC Mix is near several Costa Mesa and Orange County destinations, including South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County Museum of Art, The LAB, The CAMP, the OC Fairgrounds, and nearby Orange County beaches.

After visiting SOCO, guests can explore Costa Mesa shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. Nearby options include South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County Museum of Art, The LAB, The CAMP, the OC Fairgrounds, and local beach communities.

Prospective tenants, pop-up operators, farmers market vendors, event partners, and sponsors should contact the appropriate leasing, events, or property team through SOCO and The OC Mix’s website. Opportunities may vary by availability, event schedule, business category, and property guidelines.