“This place is really friendly and absolutely nice, got my teeth cleaned really quickly and everybody was really happy to be there. Thank you so much for being amazing! the staff team is lovely! You’re the best Soma!”
“Great place, plenty of parking, kid friendly, and wheelchair accessible. Numerous restaurants to choose from along with a huge bar/entertainment venue that hosts mainly cover bands.”
“A CVS Phramacy, a McDonald's, a Taco Bell, a Coffee shop, a Thai food restaurant as well as a variety of other places. But the crown jewel is Bristol Farms Market. The market offers a wide range of quality items. Fresh baked goods, a buffet/deli area. Plus areas care other specialty items.”
“Community shopping center has fundamental retailers for neighbors and shoppers. Parking and car and walking traffic not so attractive during certain times of the day. ?”
“Great plaza with different food and drinks places to visit. There a lot of parking spots here and lighting at night time. My favorite in this plaza is Corner Bakery, Western Bagel and Starbucks. There also a grocery store here as well.”
“Variety of shops clothing stores supermarkets restaurants coffee. There are different shopping centers I can go to but I prefer to go here plenty of parking. Nice safe neighborhood.”
“A lot of mom and pop shops in this area. If you are a window shopper or shopping for things Encino is a great place to look. The banks & Grocery stores located here too are very convenient. It's fun to take something home to eat after doing errands in the area.”
“This is a very conveniently located mini mall that seems to have quite a few shops and businesses that I frequent. I've been a member of the gym there since it opened, I get salad bowls from the kabob shop, I bought my phone from spectrum, wireless, etc. Amount of parking in the back, it's very convenient and I find myself going there quite a bit. Interestingly, to me, I worked at a restaurant that was in that mall a very, very long time ago called Tribeca. Must have been back in the early '90s. So I guess I have that connection as well.”
“Atmosphere is wonderful, service is great. Disappointed in the halibut fish. Skimpy on the sauce I don't recognize the halibut that I remember, the dinner salad was average. But the Flourless chocolate cake, WOW!”
6:30AM - 10:30PM
Devonshire St, Northridge
Shopping Centers And Malls
“Outback, Sushi, Coffee Bean & Paris Baguette, what's not to love? I only wished Coffee Bean stayed open longer like until midnight at least one day a week. Maybe Saturday night. 10pm feels way too early to shut down.”
“It was very welcoming and had a great variety of some of people's favorites stores and shops. It was very open and you had the Sense of small store feels with the big stores mercjandiaae”
“Some stores closed but the Regal Theater is still there. But your tickets online or in the theater. Starbucks has regular porcelain cups for dining in and some food... sit outside by the fountain and watch the birds out people watch. Of course, if you gotta run, you can, of course, get the to go cups.
Farmers Market on weekends, sometimes music and art nights...
A credit union and a bank area also open. There's a Tesla charging station, with plenty of spots, on the West side, as is a Kaiser clinic facility.”
“Great experience, i love parking here, just the sort of semi-stimulating activity i was looking to do today. Would park here again and would recommend to a friend or family member. ?? 10/10
Edit 2/8/2025: Same shit, different toilet bowl. ??
Edit 11/30/2025: Guess what i did??? If you guessed parked and then chilled in my car then you would be right...you silly stalker you....”
“Lots of food choices in this newish mini strip mall. They even have some restaurants on the second floor. Parking is a mess and not enough to support the crowd but at least there is parking near the adjacent seats.”
“I rarely go to Del Taco anymore. Right next to it is denny's which I have been frequently Visiting. But for whatever reason it doesn't acknowledge that I go to denny's.”
“Parking makes it frustrating when super busy the mornings is the best time to go no line at tj max!!! Love this shoping area and love the Trader Joe’s i go here often because my psychic is right across and I go their often for readings but still parking is a problem 🤦🏽♀”
“The AC was kicking!! 104 outside.
The new movie theater is pretty great. The parking lot around Target was getting full under cover.
Shake shack came and went, like a thief in the night. Way too expensive, plus they wanted a tip at the freaking register! I never went back.
Blaze pizza closed before I could spend my Costco gift cards there. Boo.
Pinstripes has a cozy little bowling alley and bocce ball.
Edit: Pinstripes closed too.”
“Came here in need to have my chain fixed/shortened. Raul was the one who assisted with the information & did the chain fixing. He was very polite, professional, & helpful. It took a total of 4 minutes for him to fix the chain link & had us on our way. I recommend this place as it's friendly, fast, & informative with the questions one might have regarding the business they do.”
“Is a decent mall , located on the ground floor along Ventura Blvd where everybody can buy food, drinks, ice cream to chill in summer etc and other stuff, however I can't tell the name of the places because I not sure how this works and I don't want any issues , but whenever anyone drives in, you will find out, that's all I can say, plus it was my 1st time coming to this location, and I wish I could have found it earlier but I don't live nearby, however when I'm around I'll definitely have to come again.”
“I am going there only for one thing: to shop in the Russian store Bazar. They have freshly cooked food every day, they have cold cuts all kinds of fruits, a huge range of dairy produce, and they have all kinds of things. Like a real delicatessen. I don't know about other stores there but the whole object is clean with a lot of parking.”
“Half of the business buildings are vacant. Only real busy sections are where the 98, Joan's and neighborhood market (Walmart) are located. Careful entering through the corner where Taco Bell is, lots of traffic there. Other than that very pleasant experience with my shopping.”
“As with many shopping plazas, El Paseo Simi took a hit in occupancy during/after the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, the property is still being maintained, and a number of businesses remain.Largest anchors are Kohl's and Von's, with restaurants like The Habit Burger, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Jersey Mike's, Coldstone Creamery, and others still there for shoppers / diners. We recently stopped in for burgers at The Habit and sat outside in the courtyard adjacent. The large water feature / fireplace sets a substantial visual tone. Though it was a little breezy that day, once it warms up a bit, it is a great spot to relax and enjoy your food.It would be great to see something go in where World Market used to be. I'm sure the shopping center managers wish the same! It's definitely true that commercial retail spaces are undergoing an evolution. Not everything can (or should) come from online shopping. It's good to go out and be able to see / touch items that you're considering buying. This large center with lots of parking, very nice landscaping, and planned outdoor spaces would be a good place to settle for certain kinds of businesses. Hope to see more the next time we're here.”
“As the author of The Grant Colson Thriller Series and SERA Archives thriller novels, I always notice locations with strong visual design, and The Commons at Calabasas is a very attractive shopping area.
The layout has an upscale feel with a mix of higher-end stores. You’ll find brands like Cartier and Rolex alongside anchor spots like Barnes & Noble, which gives the whole area a balanced mix of luxury and everyday browsing.
The design leans more toward an open, walkable layout rather than a traditional enclosed mall, which makes it more pleasant to spend time moving through the space. It feels clean, polished, and well maintained.
Parking is available, though it can get busy depending on the time of day. When I visited, there was also some construction going on, which made parts of it feel a bit more active than usual.
I’ve also found myself walking through areas like this while working on The Maui Desire Romance Series, where the combination of atmosphere, architecture, and people creates a natural backdrop for scenes.
Overall, it’s a stylish and well-kept shopping center in Calabasas with a good mix of stores and a strong visual presence.”
“pretty convenient little spot on Ventura when you need food, shopping, or a quick stop nearby. It’s not a huge shopping center, but it has that useful Valley plaza feel where you can pull in, grab what you need, and keep moving. I like places like this because they’re easy and practical instead of being a whole mall situation. Parking and traffic can get annoying around Ventura depending on the time, but overall it’s a solid local center.”
5:30AM - 10PM
20065 Rinaldi Street, Northridge
Shopping Centers And Malls
“This is a very nice location with a number of good stores and restaurants. The challenging part about this location is parking. Sunday it was very busy and the parking lot was very full”
“Gia is very friendly and I enjoyed doing business with her. Spoiled myself for Mother’s Day with some emeralds and diamonds!! She’s my Kababayan from the Philippines. She is beautiful too :p”
“Went to pay my Spectrum and Verizon bills in person; being that I'm retired now and gives me something to do to stay active. I'm hoping the whole mall square survive from being shut down or relocated. As of 5/6/2025, the mall is still there! The Verizon store and salesmen are always helpful.”
“This is a great shopping mall location that is close to Cal State Northridge college and has a lot of food options. I been to the Big 5 Sporting Goods, AutoZone, KMY Apparel, Waba Grill, Lumber Jack, T-Mobile and Boba my tea so far. Parking is now easier ever since Ross moved.”
“I had a wonderful time here when I came with my friends to eat at Red Lobster that is in this center. I arrived earlier than them so I took the time to check out the stores here. I visited the Target, Trader Joe's, Michaels, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Bath and Body Works and World Market.
There was ton of parking here because they were not busy for a Friday night. There even a AMC theater here as well. After we finish our dinner, we went to the Crave Cafe that is also here but toward the back of the plaza. There was one store that was vacant and all the lights were off so if you were walking around the center, it will feel like a haunted house.”