South Bay Galleria

What South Bay Galleria does

South Bay Galleria is a privately held regional shopping mall located at 1815 Hawthorne Blvd in Redondo Beach, California, owned and managed by QIC US Management, Inc. (a subsidiary of Australian institutional investor Queensland Investment Corporation). The three-level, 70+ tenant property serves local residents, families, tourists, and community members across the South Bay / Beach Cities submarket of Los Angeles, offering a mix of national anchor retailers (Macy's spanning Levels 1-3, Kohl's spanning Levels 1-2), specialty retailers (Hot Topic, LensCrafters, Sephora, Zumiez), a 16-screen AMC DINE-IN theater with recliner seating and Dolby Cinema on Level 3, a multi-vendor food court plus full-service restaurants (Red Robin, Starbucks), an on-site Funshare Arcade, and experiential attractions. The mall generates revenue primarily through tenant leases, specialty leasing of kiosks and carts (brokered by CBRE), and ancillary fees from co-working space and event venue rentals. Operating hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

The mall's digital and marketing infrastructure is operated through the Placewise platform, which powers the website's store directory, events, sales listings, leasing pages, and the INsider loyalty program (an email/text-based member program offering retailer discounts, prize promotions, shopping guides, and event information). Community engagement is a stated pillar of the operating model, anchored by the free monthly Kids Club program (held Sundays noon-1pm in the Food Court with crafts, raffles, and giveaways), recurring seasonal events (summer dance parties with Clubhouse Characters, parkour competitions, Easter Bunny, carnival with Century Wheel), and an active Instagram presence @southbaygalleria. Guest Services on Level 1 provides amenities including free Wi-Fi, gift cards, ATM, stroller rental, wheelchair service, lottery tickets, security escorts, and a lost-and-found. No e-commerce platform is operated by the mall; all sales are conducted through individual tenant storefronts.

The business model is that of a traditional enclosed-mall landlord with experience-based programming overlays: revenue derives from fixed and percentage rents paid by tenant retailers, restaurants, and entertainment operators, supplemented by specialty leasing income, and increasingly by non-traditional uses (co-working, event rentals). There is no mall-level pricing; individual tenants set their own prices. Distribution is entirely physical and regional, with no disclosed public revenue figures. In 2017 the owners announced a redevelopment plan and updated vision for the center; no subsequent execution milestones or financial disclosures are documented in the available source material. The company is privately held with no public ticker, no disclosed funding history, and no disclosed headcount.

Name

South Bay Galleria

Legal name

South Bay Galleria

Website

https://southbaygalleria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

South Bay Galleria is a privately owned, three-level regional shopping mall in Redondo Beach, California (managed by QIC), serving South Bay LA residents and families with 70+ retail tenants anchored by Macy's, Kohl's, and a 16-screen AMC dine-in theater, plus food court, co-working space, and community programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping Center / Retail Real Estate

NAICS

Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Entertainment Centers & Indoor Amusement (Arcades, Trampoline Parks, Indoor Play) (THAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Regional shopping mall
• Retail property leasing
• Dining entertainment venue
• Family activity center
• Consumer retail destination

Headquarters

HQ city

Redondo Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Bay Galleria is a privately operated, three-level regional shopping center in Redondo Beach, California that leases retail, dining, and entertainment space to approximately 70+ tenant operators and drives consumer foot traffic through its anchor tenants Macy's and Kohl's, the AMC DINE-IN 16-screen movie theater, a food court and full-service restaurants, recurring family programming such as Kids Club, and the INsider loyalty program. The mall also operates ancillary on-site amenities including co-working space, event space rental, free Wi-Fi, and Guest Services.

Product overview

South Bay Galleria is a regional shopping mall operating as a unified platform offering retail shopping, dining, entertainment, and family amenities. The core offering comprises the physical mall with over 70 tenant stores across multiple levels, complemented by entertainment venues including AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (16-screen movie theater), Funshare Arcade, and various family activities. Additional services include the Kids Club loyalty program for families, the INsider loyalty program for shoppers, Guest Services with amenity support, and co-working space. The mall positions itself as a community destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment in the South Bay region of Los Angeles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INsider Program: Retailer discounts, prize promotions, shopping guides, and event information loyalty program
• Kids Club

Products and services

• South Bay Galleria Shopping Center Three-level regional shopping mall in Redondo Beach, California housing approximately 70+ retail, dining, entertainment, and service tenants across Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, anchored by Macy's and Kohl's. Open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.
• Kids Club Free monthly family entertainment program held on Sundays from noon to 1pm in the Food Court, Level 3, featuring crafts, raffles, giveaways, dance parties with Clubhouse Characters, and seasonal family activities. Open to families free of charge.
• INsider Program Free loyalty program offering retailer discounts, prize promotions, shopping guides, and event information delivered via email and/or SMS to registered members (age 13+).
• Guest Services On-site services desk located at the main entrance on Level 1 providing ATM, co-working space, event space rental, employment listings, family restrooms, free Wi-Fi, gift cards, INsider Program support, lost and found, lottery tickets, security escorts, stroller rental, and wheelchair service.
• Co-working Space On-site co-working facility and event space rental available through Guest Services on Level 1 for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and event bookings including birthday parties, bridal showers, team-building events, corporate gatherings, and gardening classes. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the center.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major_tenant and minor.

• CBRE (Susie Grant)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCBRE serves as the specialty leasing broker for South Bay Galleria. Susie Grant is the specialty leasing contact handling new tenant inquiries and lease negotiations for kiosk and cart retailers. Leasing inquiries can be directed to [email protected] or 310-371-1596.
• Placewise (Platform Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationPlacewise provides the digital platform powering the South Bay Galleria website, including the store directory, events, leasing pages, INsider loyalty program, and overall digital experience. The website footer states 'Brought to you by the Placewise Network.'
• AMC Theatresmajor_tenantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 is a key tenant of the mall, occupying space at Map #368, Level 3, North Wing. The dine-in theater offers recliner seating, Dolby Cinema, MacGuffins Bar, and dine-in delivery to seat. Phone: (310) 793-7477.
• Kohl'smajor_tenantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKohl's is an anchor tenant occupying Levels 1-2 of the mall. The store offers apparel, shoes, accessories, home products, and top brands at discounted prices. Kohl's also hosts a dedicated shopping hour every Wednesday from 9:00–10:00 AM for customers age 60+, pregnant individuals, and those with underlying health conditions. Phone: (310) 542-9601.
• Macy'smajor_tenantChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMacy's is an anchor tenant spanning Levels 1-3 of the mall. Established in 1858, Macy's is a department store with over 740 stores nationwide, offering fashion brands, housewares, gifts, and furniture. Additionally, Macy's Backstage (an off-price boutique within Macy's) operates at Level 2. Phone: (310) 370-2511.
• Sephora at Kohl's (Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSephora operates within select Kohl's locations as the exclusive beauty partner on Kohls.com, offering prestige makeup, skincare, hair, and fragrance brands. The partnership is expanding to more than 850 Kohl's stores. Beauty Insider rewards apply to Sephora purchases at Kohl's.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• The Grove: Iconic open-air lifestyle center in Los Angeles featuring retail, dining, and entertainment including a movie theater; serves as a benchmark for entertainment-led LA retail destinations.
• Del Amo Fashion Center: Major regional enclosed mall in Torrance, CA, approximately 5 miles from South Bay Galleria, serving the same South Bay/Beach Cities submarket with a similar anchor tenant mix and entertainment-led positioning.
• Westfield Topanga: Large enclosed regional mall in the San Fernando Valley owned by URW, anchored by Macy's, Nordstrom, and Target, offering comparable dining and entertainment in the greater LA market.
• Beverly Center: Enclosed shopping mall in Los Angeles anchored by Macy's, offering similar mid-to-upscale retail and dining mix in the broader LA market.
• Hawthorne Plaza Shopping Center: Shopping center in Hawthorne, CA, serving the immediate South Bay area with retail and dining tenants, directly competing for the same local shopper base.
• Stonewood Center: Enclosed regional shopping mall in Downey, CA, anchored by Macy's and offering similar mid-market retail, dining, and entertainment mix serving southeast LA County suburbs.
• Westfield Century City: Recently redeveloped enclosed mall in Century City, LA, anchored by Macy's and Bloomingdale's with premium dining and entertainment - illustrates successful mall repositioning trajectory.
• Manhattan Village: Open-air and enclosed shopping center in Manhattan Beach, CA, directly serving the same South Bay/Beach Cities customer base as South Bay Galleria with national retailers and dining.

Broad incumbents

• Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW): Global mall operator with significant US West Coast presence (Westfield brand) including Topanga and Century City; comparable as institutional-grade mall operator and capital partner for institutional owners like QIC.
• Macerich (The Macerich Company): Public REIT owning regional malls across the western US including properties in California similar to South Bay Galleria; provides direct comparable for mall valuation and operating benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/southbaygalleria
• Xx.com/SBGalleria
• Facebookfacebook.com/southbaygalleria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-bay-galleria

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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