


Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California, is a premier shopping destination that blends coastal beauty with luxury retail and fine dining. Situated in one of the most desirable locations in Orange County, the center offers a carefully curated selection of upscale brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel
Annual foot traffic
500,000 people/year
Daily vehicle traffic
15,000 vehicles/day
Population
25,000 people within
Day time population
35,000 people within
Household income (median)
$75,000.00 annually
Age (average)
> 35 years old within
1000 SF
Suitable for retail, restaurant, office
1500 SF
Suitable for retail, restaurant, office
2000 SF
Suitable for retail, restaurant, office

Levain Bakery is continuing its West Coast growth with a new location planned for Newport Beach. The New York–based bakery, known for its oversized cookies and bakery café format, is expanding beyond Los Angeles into Orange County, adding a storefront in a high-income, coastal trade area. The Newport Beach opening reflects Levain’s steady, market-by-market approach, prioritizing dense residential bases, strong tourism, and walkable retail districts.
The move highlights how established food brands with national awareness are targeting prime Southern California submarkets where food-and-beverage concepts can function as reliable traffic drivers for surrounding retail.
https://whatnow.com/orange-county/restaurants/levain-bakery-expanding-to-newport-beach/