For generations, the Westminster Mall operated akin to a town square for central Orange County — a place to socialize and be seen. “There’s still a legacy and respect that these spaces deserve,” said Alexis Malatesta, who frequented the Westminster Mall during her youth in Huntington Beach. The Westminster Mall is expected to be razed to make way for a mixed-use development that will include shopping and residences. “I love you Westminster Mall,” she yelled as the song concluded. Patricia has an Instagram account to provide updates on Westminster Mall happenings even after the building’s official closure.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2026 00:37 UTC