SOUTHLAND STATS: THE TOP 10 SHOPPING CENTERS

South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa opened its Crystal Court across the street in 1986 and once again secured its No 1 position as sales leader among Los Angeles and Orange county malls. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the Top 10 list, other shopping centers seesawed from their 1985 positions. Beverly Center traded places with Westminster Mall, and Topanga Plaza bested Brea Mall.

LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES: RANKED BY 1986 TAXABLE RETAIL SALES

Shopping center (Number of Stores), Sales, in millions

South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa (212), $488.9 Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance (291), $378.5

Glendale Galleria, Glendale (223), $299.9

Lakewood Center Mall, Lakewood (188), $252.9

Northridge Fashion Center, Northridge (137), $218.2

Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos (137), $217.9

Beverly Center, Los Angeles (168), $192.2

Westminster Mall, Westminster (169), $187.5

Topanga Plaza, Canoga Park (131), $178.8

Brea Mall, Brea (130), $177.7

Sources: Statistical Research and Consulting Division, State Board of Equalization; Los Angeles Times Marketing Research Department