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Bolsa Pacific is envisioned as a new coastal “downtown” for Westminster—an inviting place where daily life feels connected, convenient, and full of possibility. The plan transforms the former Westminster Mall into a vibrant neighborhood with a mix of upscale for-rent and for-sale homes, thoughtfully designed at a range of affordability levels. Residents will enjoy easy access to shops, casual dining, and community spaces, all centered around a 2.0 acre urban central park made for gathering, playing, and unwinding. With its prime location near both Los Angeles and Orange County destinations, Bolsa Pacific will also welcome visitors through a proposed 120-room hotel—adding even more activity and energy to the community.
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Shopoff Realty Investments owns a total of 83 acres. These parcels contain the mall including the former Macy’s, Sears, JCP buildings, US Bank, Outback, Chase, Baby’s R US, and all parking lots.
As part of the redevelopment, the former mall buildings will be demolished to prepare the site for its new uses.
Shopoff submitted its entitlements to the City of Westminster in November 2025, following the Westminster Mall Specific Plan (WMSP) created by the City, which was a guide for the coordinated redevelopment of the mall. From January to April 2026, the team will gather community feedback, refine the plans, and work with the City on required agreements. Project approval is anticipated in August 2026, with demolition beginning in March/April 2026. Construction will occur in phases over the following years.
Bolsa Pacific will create approximately 1,396 rental units across four seven-story multifamily buildings, in addition to approximately 854 three-story townhomes for ownership. The apartments will include a mix of studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units ranging from 500 – 1,300 square feet. The townhomes will feature three and four bedrooms with an average unit size of 1,750 square feet.
Each multifamily building will offer its own set of amenities, including a resort-style pool with a spa, cabanas, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and game lawns. Residents will also enjoy courtyard spaces, fitness centers, co-working areas, and communal grilling and dining spots. The townhomes will have their own recreational area with a pool, spa, and lounge seating, and will sit next to the community park for easy access to additional outdoor amenities.
The 2.0 acre urban central park is designed as a central gathering place—somewhere to relax, play, and enjoy the outdoors. It will feature shaded walking paseos, a water element, a small fitness loop, and flexible spaces for community events, including an amphitheater. The plan also includes a 15,000-square-foot food hall and a designated dog area with turf, seating, and a nearby food-and-beverage kiosk.
The proposed hotel will be located along Bolsa Avenue and include approximately 120 rooms. Guests will be able to walk to nearby restaurants, shops, and the community park. The specific hotel brand has not yet been determined.
Plans include a food hall with a mix of modern dining options, along with small food, beverage, and retail kiosks throughout the walkways. Quick-service retail is also planned along the ground floors of the multifamily buildings. Specific tenants will be identified as the project moves forward.
The City of Westminster listened to the community’s feedback about traffic and addressed these in the WMSP, which Shopoff and the other developers are continuing to follow closely. The current infrastructure of the location, including having its own off-ramp off the 405 freeway, should make it so that little to no additional traffic is created by the development. Convenient car, bike, and pedestrian access from the surrounding neighborhoods is also being created, so that Westminster neighbors have a variety of transport options to access this new center.
Residents, guests, and shoppers will have access to parking throughout the property to limit overflow parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. The project as proposed meets the parking standards of the WMSP and Chapter 17.320 of the Westminster Municipal Code.
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If you have any questions regarding the development, you can contact us directly by email at info@bolsapacific.com. We welcome feedback and questions from the community and will do our best to address your concerns.