Fashion Island is a shopper's paradise, featuring more than 100 brand name stores and independent boutiques. There are seemingly endless options, including large chain stores like Anthropologie, Bloomingdale's, Lily Pulitzer, Macy's, Neiman Marcus and so many more.

In addition to being an alfresco shopping hub, Fashion Island also shelters a variety of casual and upscale dining options, a Whole Foods Market, a movie theater and a SoulCycle. Recent visitors described the complex as a stylish hub of activity with ample green spaces and areas to sit and relax. Parents said their children enjoy playing with the little games scattered around the area while they shopped. Many also appreciated that the area is dog-friendly, as are some restaurants in the complex.

Fashion Island is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Some stores and restaurants have their own operating hours, though, so if you're planning to eat at a particular place, check the hours online. There are three parking lots surrounding the area, and some establishments also offer valet parking. Access to Fashion Island is free. For more information, visit the official website.