MALLS CALLING

Throughout the retail community, the day after Thanksgiving is known as THE shopping day, when most folks descend on the malls hoping to at least put a dent in their holiday gift list. The employees of Orange County’s 13 major malls have been decking their halls and gearing up over the past few weeks, and for good reason. According to the State Board of Equalization, $1 out of every $5 spent at Orange County retail stores in 1987 was spent at the malls, and most of those sales came in the period between the day after Thanksgiving and the day after Christmas. The following lists the 13 major malls and their plans for the holiday season:

ANAHEIM PLAZA

500 N. Euclid St.

(North on the Euclid or Loara Street exits off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway)

Anaheim 92801

(714) 635-3431.

Holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Monday-Dec. 2 and Dec. 5-8; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, Dec. 11, Dec. 18 and Dec. 24; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 9, Dec. 12-16 and Dec. 19-23; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $83 million (10th).

Anchor stores: The Broadway and Mervyn’s.

OCTD bus lines: 37, 37A, 42 and 42A.

Newest additions: The Holiday Collection Store (holiday decorations), Pin City (collector pins), Kitty and Betty (“Hello Kitty” and Betty Boop items) and Cal-Time (watches).

Number of stores: 75.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Available at Center Court during mall hours.

BREA MALL

2027 Brea Mall

(Imperial Highway and State College Boulevard)

Brea 92621

(714) 990-2732.

Holiday hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Dec. 2; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 3, Dec. 10, Dec. 12-17 and Dec. 19-23; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5-9; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 and Dec. 18; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24; and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $188 million (2nd).

Anchor stores: Nordstrom, May Co., The Broadway and Sears.

OCTD bus lines: 22, 29, 29A, 43, 49, and 49A (RTD 120, 470, 490).

Newest additions: Sunshine Beauty (beauty supplies), Brooks Shoes for Kids (shoe store), Software Etc. (computer), Silverwood’s (men’s apparel), Lady Foot Locker (shoes), The Complete Athlete (pro sports team paraphernalia), Units (women’s apparel), and Sportelle (sporting goods).

Number of Stores: 140.

Valet Parking: Saturdays and Sundays during mall hours.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: A service center on the upper level near Sears offers gift-wrapping, postal and UPS services during mall hours. Gift wrapping is free with the combined purchase of $25 or more at mall stores.

BUENA PARK MALL

8308 On the Mall

(West on the La Palma Avenue exit off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway; south on the Beach Boulevard exit off the Artesia (91) Freeway, or south on the Magnolia Avenue exit then west on La Palma Avenue)

Buena Park 90620

(714) 828-7722.

Holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today-Saturday and Monday-Dec. 11; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 12-17; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 18 and Dec. 26; 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $131 million (7th).

Anchor stores: J.C. Penney, Sears and May Co.

OCTD bus lines: 36, 38, 38A, 42, 42A, and 44A (RTD 460).

Newest additions: El Dorado Toys, Milbern Jewelers, Starmakers (recording studio).

Number of stores: 170.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Gift-wrapping and UPS services available on the second level near Sears during mall hours.

CRYSTAL COURT

3333 S. Bear St.

(North on the Bristol Street exit off the San Diego (I-405) Freeway, to westbound Sunflower Avenue to southbound Bear Street)

Costa Mesa 92626

(714) 241-1700.

Holiday hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Monday-Dec. 3 and Dec. 5-10; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 12-17 and Dec. 19-23; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: *

Anchor stores: The Broadway and JW Robinson’s

OCTD bus lines: 45, 45A, 53, 53A, 55, 57, 59, 59A, 71A, 74, 78 and 80.

Newest additions: Ethel M Chocolates, Ilona of Hungary (facial salon), Alexon (women’s apparel), Adrienne Vittabini (women’s apparel), Carlton Hair International, Compact Discs Unlimited, Helmy House of Linen, and Helft’s (women’s apparel).

Number of stores: 55.

Valet parking: Available at three locations during mall hours.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: None.

FASHION ISLAND/NEWPORT CENTER

62 Fashion Island

(West on the Miguel Drive exit off MacArthur Boulevard; north on Newport Center Drive off the Coast Highway; Santa Barbara Drive off Jamboree Road, and either Santa Cruz Drive or Santa Rosa Drive off San Joaquin Hills Road)

Newport Beach 92660

(714) 644-2020.

Holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $173 million (4th).

Anchor stores: Neiman Marcus, Bullocks Wilshire, The Broadway, JW Robinson’s and Buffums.

OCTD bus lines: 1, 57, 61 and 65.

Newest additions: The Abbey (English antiques and collectibles), SeegerPeople (hi-tech paper dolls), Hickory Farms, Mrs. Anderson (customized holiday ornaments) and The Christmas Guild (tree ornaments).

Number of stores: 113.

Valet parking: Available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: None.

HUNTINGTON CENTER

7777 Edinger Ave.

(South on the Beach Boulevard exit off the San Diego (I-405) Freeway)

Huntington Beach 92647

(714) 897-2533.

Holiday hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Saturday and Dec. 26; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Dec. 3; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5-10 and Dec. 12-17; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 11; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 19-23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $136 million (5th).

Anchor stores: The Broadway, J.C. Penney, Mervyn’s and Montgomery Ward.

OCTD bus lines: 25, 25A, 29, 29A, 66, 70, 78, 141, 161, and 701.

Newest additions: Best Jewelry, Z-Watch (watches), The Record Store, I.Q. Toys, Athletic Express (men/women’s shoes), Name Bears (stuffed bears), Swiss Colony (food gift packages), Tiny Christmas Shop (holiday

ornaments), See’s Candies, Pro Image (pro sports team paraphernalia), A to Z Plants, Fiber Optics, Touch of Crystal, and Old and New (collectibles).

Number of stores: 96.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: A UPS and gift-wrapping service center near J.C. Penney open during mall hours. Free gift wrapping with minimum purchase.

LAGUNA HILLS MALL

24155 Laguna Hills Mall

(West on the El Toro Road exit off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway to southbound Avenida de la Carlota)

Laguna Hills 92653

(714) 586-8282.

Holiday hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, and Dec. 19-23; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Dec. 2, Dec. 18, and Dec. 26; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 11; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5-8 and Dec. 12-15 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $133 million (6th).

Anchor stores: The Broadway, Buffums, J.C. Penney and Sears.

OCTD bus lines: 57, 75, 75A, 78, 78A, 85, 85A, 91, 92, 93 and 100.

Newest additions: Shila’s (fine gifts), Lechters (kitchen ware) and Country Christmas (holiday decorations).

Number of stores: 80.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Eight gift-wrapping kiosks open during mall hours.

MALL OF ORANGE

2298 Orange Mall

(West on Katella Avenue off the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway to northbound Tustin Street or west on Lincoln Avenue off the Costa Mesa Freeway to southbound Tustin Street.)

Orange 92665

(714) 998-0440.

Holiday hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Monday-Dec. 3; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, and Dec. 11; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5-10, Dec. 12-15 and Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 19-23; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $121 million (9th).

Anchor stores: The Broadway, J.C. Penney and Sears.

OCTD bus lines: 22, 30, 36, 38, 38A, 42, 42A, 46, 50. 50A, 53, 53A, 69, 71, and 71A (RTD 149).

Newest additions: Miller’s Outpost (men’s/women’s apparel), Frederick’s of Hollywood (lingerie), Eve’s Boutique (women’s apparel), Outfitters (women’s apparel) and Walden Books.

Number of stores: 105.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Available at the mall’s Customer Service Center near Center Court during mall hours.

MAINPLACE/SANTA ANA

2800 N. Main St.

(North on Main Street off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway or south on Main Street off the Garden Grove (22) Freeway)

Santa Ana 92701

(714) 547-7800.

Holiday hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Monday-Dec. 3, Dec. 5-10 and Dec. 12-17; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 19-23; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $82 million (12th) **.

Anchor stores: Bullock’s, I. Magnin, Nordstrom and JW Robinson’s.

OCTD bus lines: 51, 53 and 54.

Newest additions: Going Places Travel, San Francisco Music Box, AT&T; Phone Mart, Main Street Electronics, Christian’s Farmers Market, At Ease (men’s/women’s apparel), Angels Hair Salon, Natural Wonders (specialty gift store), Oshman’s (sporting goods), and Tie Rack (men’s ties).

Number of stores: 142.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Available during mall hours Dec. 9 to Dec. 24 on the lower level near Center Court.

MISSION VIEJO MALL

27000 Crown Valley Parkway

(East on Crown Valley Parkway off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway)

Mission Viejo 92691

(714) 364-1771.

Holiday hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 19-23; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Dec. 3, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5-10 and Dec. 12-15; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $122 million (8th).

Anchor stores: May Co., JW Robinson’s, Bullock’s and Montgomery Ward.

OCTD bus lines: 91.

Newest additions: Between Friends (holiday ornaments), AT&T; Phone Mart and Things Remembered (gift store).

Number of stores: 130.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: None.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA

3333 S. Bristol St.

(North on Bristol Street off the San Diego (I-405) Freeway)

Costa Mesa 92626

(714) 241-1700.

Holiday hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Monday-Dec. 3 and Dec. 5-10; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 12-17 and Dec. 19-23; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $595 million (1st) *.

Anchor stores: Saks Fifth Avenue, I. Magnin, Bullock’s, Nordstrom, May Co. and Sears.

OCTD bus lines: 45, 45A, 53, 53A, 55, 57, 59, 59A, 71A, 74, 78 and 80.

Newest additions: Bombay Company (home furnishings), Boehm (fine gifts), Oggetti (gift store), Bernan’s (children/teen department store), Hemisphere (men’s/women’s apparel), Gap Kids (children’s apparel), In-Wear Matinique (men’s/women’s apparel), L.a. Eyeworks (eyewear), Beach Access (beach accessories and apparel), Laura Ashley Mother and Child (women’s/children’s apparel), Porsche Design (Porsche signature items), Alfred Dunhill (men’s apparel), Avventura (men’s shoes), Black Starr and Frost (jewelry), and Saturdays (women’s apparel).

Number of stores: n/a.

Valet parking: Available at five locations during mall hours.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: None.

THE CITY SHOPPING CENTER

1 City Blvd. West

(South on The City Drive off the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway or north on The City Drive off the Garden Grove (22) Freeway)

Orange 92668

(714) 634-8500.

Holiday hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Dec. 26; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Monday-Dec. 3, Dec. 5-10, and Dec. 12-17; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 18; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 19-23 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $80 million (11th).

Anchor stores: May Co., J.C. Penney and R.E.I.

OCTD bus lines: 45, 45A, 47, 49, 49A, 54 and 56.

Newest additions: The Pro Image (pro sports team paraphernalia), Gentry Jewelers, Celina for Men (men’s apparel), B. Dalton Software, Etc. (computer ware), The Cat’s Meow (gift store), Amy’s Casuals (women’s apparel), Obsession (women’s apparel), B. Dalton Jr. (children’s books), New Woman (women’s apparel), Rock Party (minerals and quartz), Papa’s Famous Popcorn and Christmas at The City (holiday decorations).

Number of stores: 120.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Open during mall hours at Center Court.

WESTMINSTER MALL

195 Westminster Mall

(West on Bolsa Avenue off the San Diego (I-405) Freeway)

Westminster 92683

(714) 898-2558.

Holiday hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 24; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Dec. 2; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 3, Dec. 5-10, and Dec. 12-15; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 4; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 11; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 16-23 and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

1987 taxable sales and rank in the county: $186 million (3rd).

Anchor stores: Buffums, JW Robinson’s, Sears and May Co.

OCTD bus lines: 25, 25A, 64, 64A and 66 (weekends only).

Newest additions: Victoria Secret (lingerie), Gymboree (children’s apparel and toys), Petite Sophisticate (women’s apparel), ROCS (gift store), Lane Bryant (women’s apparel), and Lens Crafters (eyewear).

Number of stores: 160.

Valet parking: none.

Mall-sponsored gift-wrapping service: Free gift wrapping at the Center Court adjacent to Santa’s village, no minimum purchase. Available during mall hours today and Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 24, and from 5 p.m. to closing Tuesday and Thursday evenings through Dec. 22.

* The 1987 taxable sales figure for South Coast Plaza includes Crystal Court.

** Formerly Santa Ana Fashion Square, reopened in September, 1987.

Sources: Individual malls and the State Board of Equalization.