The Market Place Master Plan
More than thirty-five years ago, Irvine Company master-planned something boldly original, convenient, and lasting – The Market Place. Today, it is a thriving destination where residents can live, work and play. Below, learn more about this unique mixed-use district and get the latest shopping, dining and planning updates.
About The Market Place
The Market Place is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment destination connected to 1.3 million square feet of creative office space and resort-style apartment communities. Its distinctive design was the vision of famed international architect, Ricardo Legorreta, who inspired with 100-foot-high light towers, geometric shapes and light-filled people spaces.
A Restaurant for All Tastes
The Market Place features a range of dining options so that every visit is an opportunity to explore something new. Over 45 restaurants include fast-casual favorites and chef-driven destinations.
The Best of Everything Under the Sun
All of your shopping needs are met here with a mix of enviable brands, health and beauty boutiques, home improvement stores and specialty grocers. You can also catch the latest movie, get in a workout or take the kids to dance lessons.
Attracting Top Companies & Jobs
The Market Place Master Plan includes a Class A office campus that recently underwent a major reinvestment to create new outdoor workspaces, fitness amenities and on-site dining options. The winning design attracts leading companies whose CEOs cite its proximity to homes and shopping as a key reason they brought jobs to the area.
Live Conveniently Close to Everything
Surrounding The Market Place are five resort-style apartment communities conveniently close to shopping, dining and job centers. Soon, a new apartment community will be integrated into the center that is designed to meet the needs of Irvine’s young professionals, nurses, teachers and first responders.
Bold Design, Lush Landscaping
The Market Place greets you with bold architectural designs and vibrant colors. Fountains and broad plazas invite you to relax, mingle, people-watch and window-shop. More than 3,000 trees, including olives, date palms and Australian willows, surround you with 1.6 million square feet of landscaping, irrigated responsibly with reclaimed water and smart controllers.