A pre-construction rendering depicts the spacious Carousel Court at the center of SOUTH COAST PLAZA.
Drawing from Gruen Associates

A vintage snapshot shows the court area in the early '70s. Le Petite Cafe is seen in the lower left. Stores along the Upper Level include Singer Sewing Center, Thom McAn Shoes and Marlene's ladies' wear.

Photo from Orange County Archive

South Court, which fronted on the May Company anchor store. It featured a water-less "Wonderfall" fountain.
Photo from Malls of America Blogspot

These newspaper ads were used to promote the SOUTH COAST PLAZA mall in 1970.

Graphics from C.J. Segerstrom & Sons