Best shopping center: Manhattan Village Mall
Featuring more than 80 establishments – ranging from large department stores and small boutiques to restaurants and electronics stores – the Manhattan Village Mall has it all. With a large, convenient parking lot, shoppers can visit for some retail therapy, to dine or just to make a quick stop at the bank.
The mall also participates in community events. Each year, for example, the mall hosts the Mad Hatter’s Tea party featuring friends from wonderland, face painters, a stilt walker, magician and more, plus weekly kids club events
Manhattan Village Mall: 3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach 310-546-5555. www.shopmanhattanvillage.com
Runner up: Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 Carson St, Torrance.