Originally Posted By velo >>I as just talking to someone in San Francisco who is looking for the exact type of place and has been doing some searching, traveling and investigative work and his problem is that he finds the hip spot, but the rent is out of reach and would have to sell 4 times what his normal sales are << yup, BT, you've just described our dilema. We have an SF store. Leaks money. But, it's a loss leader (for now, at least). We feel we work best in funky, hip old-town areas, and you've all given me great places to check out. Next time I'm down, I'll bring scrubs and fizzers for all of you! (even Dave!) We are determined to have an Orange Co./LA presence (we're in SB and Del Mar as well). keep it up guys, you're great!
Originally Posted By Deogges Mom Check out Old Town Orange and Tustin. Both have a wonderful ambience. The Orange Circle has more antique stores and specialty shops than Tustin. Both seem to attract a lot of pedestrian traffic, Orange more than Tustin. SuzieQ - Orange still has the Street Festival every Labor Day Weekend. In fact that's how I managed to hurt my knee in September.
Originally Posted By Deogges Mom Check out Old Town Orange and Tustin. Both have a wonderful ambience. The Orange Circle has more antique stores and specialty shops than Tustin. Both seem to attract a lot of pedestrian traffic, Orange more than Tustin. SuzieQ - Orange still has the Street Festival every Labor Day Weekend. In fact that's how I managed to hurt my knee in September.
Originally Posted By Blacksheep Uncle may I humbly suggest... <a href="http://www.shopriversideplaza.com/" target="_blank">http://www.shopriversideplaza. com/</a>
Originally Posted By Dave >>>I noticed we have similar taste in classic L.A. eateries [been back to Philippe's recently?] <<< New Years day and two Sundays ago
Originally Posted By poohbear14 Not sure that South Coast Village would be good. Mostly a few restaurants, not much foot traffic. A better location would be Metro Pointe on the south west side of South Coast Plaza. How about Bella Terra in Huntington Beach. They are redevloping the Mall into an outdoor Mediteranean sytle mall. Can't say what the foot traffic will be but might be looking for tenants.
Originally Posted By Ursula Oh, Main Street in Santa Monica. Nothing but foot traffic. and the world's largest pair of binoculars. I drive by them twice a day.
Originally Posted By LVBelle Last year I did training in Redlands, CA. They have the cutest little downtown main street shopping area! I was always so mad that we never had time to actually go shopping since we always flew in and out.
Originally Posted By alexbook Why not Downtown Disney? Think about telling your boss you need to visit DLR regularly to "check on the store."
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Hmmm... I agree with LVBelle. Downtown Redlands is working hard at staying a cute downtown. They have commuity events down there, and a thriving Trader Joe's. (You're looking for the Trader Joe type cliantle right? a little upscale, looking for a "natural" product they can trust?) Downtown Riverside is also working hard at re-becoming a walking downtown.
Originally Posted By Dave There is also The City of Downey... It’s also home of the longest operational McDonalds and first Taco Bell. They’re also known for the Apollo Space program and building 4 Space Shuttle Orbiters, The Columbia, Challenger, Discovery and Atlantis were all constructed in Downey.
Originally Posted By Big Thunder >"There is also The City of Downey... It’s also home of the longest operational McDonalds and first Taco Bell"< too bad Johnny's is'nt there anymore though
Originally Posted By m2 I'm going to throw this out here. I'm not sure this will work but it sure sounds like the kind of place you are looking for. Although it's not Southern California, downtown San Luis Obispo has the walking traffic and the type of people I am going to guess you are looking to sell to. This town is so into healthy and natural that they won't allow any drive thru food service or banking. It's an expensive area to live and a college town on top of that. <a href="http://visitslo.com/ecm/Home.html" target="_blank">http://visitslo.com/ecm/Home.h tml</a> Another place that popped into my head with the description you gave is Santana Row in San Jose. It's really a hot spot. <a href="http://www.santanarow.com/" target="_blank">http://www.santanarow.com/</a>
