Ready, Set, Shop

1. ANTELOPE VALLEY MALL

1233 Avenue P, Palmdale

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-12, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-17, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 18; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 19-23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26. Individual store hours may vary.

* MAJOR STORES: Gottschalks, Harris’, Mervyn’s, JC Penney and Sears.

* NEW STORES: Bon Bon International (candy store), Gymboree (children’s clothing), Kidz Wear, Luxury Perfume, the Men’s Wearhouse, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Mode Plus (women’s clothing), Motherhood Maternity, Music Center, Shaw Carpet, Silk Creations (home decorations), Simplicity (clothing store), Time 2 Celebrate (party goods).

* FOOD: Boston Market, Chili’s, Greenhouse Cafe, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster and Red Robin, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Shoppers can enter the mall from 10th Street West. More than 5,000 parking spaces are available. Security officers will patrol the parking lot on horseback and bicycles as well as escort shoppers to their vehicles.

* TELEPHONE: (805) 266-9150.

2. FALLBROOK MALL

6633 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-11, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 12-18, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 19-23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26. Individual store hours may vary.

* MAJOR STORES: JC Penney Outlet, Mervyn’s, Target, Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy, Ross Dress for Less, Super Crown Books, Sports Chalet, Susie’s Factory Direct.

* NEW STORES: An expanded Big Kmart store.

* FOOD: Buddy’s Diner, Chili’s, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Hometown Buffet, International House of Pancakes, Kenny Rogers Roasters, Marie Callender’s and Red Lobster, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Swing around to the back of the mall where there is ample parking. The lot can be accessed from Victory Boulevard or Vanowen Street. To ensure shopper safety, security officers on horseback and bicycles will patrol the mall parking lot through Dec. 28. Security personnel will also escort shoppers to their vehicles.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 340-5981.

3.FASHION SQUARE SHERMAN OAKS

14006 Riverside Drive

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8-12, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-19, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26. Individual store hours may vary.

* MAJOR STORES: Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s.

* NEW STORES: Restoration Hardware, Hepburn’s (women’s clothing), Tempo Music.

* FOOD: Cleo and Cucci, Fashion Square Deli, Bloomingdale’s Cafe, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Free self-parking includes a double-decker steel-frame structure; no valet parking.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 501-1447; (818) 783-0550, concierge desk.

4.GLENDALE GALLERIA

Central Avenue at Colorado Street

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-12, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 15-19, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 20, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Dec. 26. Individual store hours may vary.

* MAJOR STORES: Nordstrom, Robinsons-May, JC Penney, Macy’s, Mervyn’s.

* NEW STORES: ESPN--The Store (sportswear and memorabilia), Knuckleheads (Three Stooges gift items and apparel), Illuminations (candles), Planet X (electronics), Abercrombie & Fitch (outdoor clothing and gifts), Steve Madden Shoes.

* FOOD: Asian Noodle Cafe, Daphne’s Greek Cafe, Cobalt Cantina, Auntie Anne’s, McDonald’s, New Delhi Palace, Panda Express, Ruby’s Diner, Todai restaurant plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: From the Golden Gate Freeway, take the Colorado Street exit and head east. From the Ventura Freeway, take the Pacific Avenue or Central Avenue exit and head south. From the Glendale Freeway, take the Broadway exit and head east. Parking structures are located off Broadway, Colorado Street and Central Avenue and are free of charge. Valet service for $3 at two locations, includes one seven day-a-week site, located off of Central Avenue and Orange Street closest to Nordstrom, and a weekend site found at the north end of Galleria Way, nearest Palm Court.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 240-9481.

5.MEDIA CITY CENTER

201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-11, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 26. Individual store hours may vary.

* MAJOR STORES: Macy’s, Mervyn’s, Sears and Sport Chalet.

* NEW STORES: Pacific Sunwear (men’s and women’s clothing), Perfume Corner, Mood Houseware & Kitchenware, HealthRider (exercise equipment), Kaleidoscope (hair salon), Corsini (men’s and women’s clothing), Historic Carousel (carousel ride), El Pueblo (Southwestern fare), Cranberry Cove (gifts), Home Again Crafts (gifts), Shoe Avenues, Traditions (gifts) and Noah’s Ark (stuffed animals and gifts).

* FOOD: Johnny Rockets, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Media City Center has three free parking garages with ample parking. Valet parking available at corner of 1st Street and San Fernando Boulevard and at entrance to the north garage across from IKEA on San Fernando Boulevard at $3 a car. Parking is not allowed on Magnolia Boulevard. There are traffic signals at 1st Street and San Fernando Boulevard, and at Cypress Street and 3rd Street.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 566-8617.

6.NORTHRIDGE FASHION CENTER

9301 Tampa Ave.

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-12, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-21, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26. Individual store hours may vary.

* MAJOR STORES: JC Penney, Macy’s, Robinson-May, Sears and Sears Homelife.

* NEW STORES: Crescent Jewelers, Mrs. Field’s Cookies, Image Hair Studio, Weebies (children’s clothing), White Sands (surf and sun wear), Select Comfort (mattresses), LensCrafters, Photomakers, cathy jean (women’s shoes), Sam & Libby (women’s shoes), Thomas Kinkade Gallery and Bugle Boy (boys’ and men’s clothing).

* FOOD: Big Apple Deli, Coco’s, Don Ricardo’s, Pizzeria Uno, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Approximately 7,800 parking spaces are available on more than 72 acres. The northwestern lot at Plummer Street and Shirley Avenue is probably the least crowded during peak shopping periods.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 885-9700.

7.THE PROMENADE AT WOODLAND HILLS

6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8-11, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-18, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 19-20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

* MAJOR STORES: Macy’s and Macy’s Men’s & Furniture.

* NEW STORES: Mahogany Bay (home furnishings), the Rug Man, Bon Bon International (candy), California Orchards, Christmas at Canfields, Macy’s Holiday Lane, All Pro Sports, Anything Is Possible (digital photos), Get Personal, Hickory Farms, Photo Mugs ’97.

* FOOD: Wolfgang Puck Cafe, Bob Burns, Ruby’s Diner, Favoritz, plus food court in the lobby of the AMC Promenade 16 Theaters.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Take the Ventura Freeway to Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Go north to mall. Valet parking is available for $3 at the Oxnard Street mall entrance near Ruby’s Diner. For easy access, parking lots are located off Erwin Street and Owensmouth Avenue near the Macy’s Men’s & Furniture store.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 884-7090.

8.PANORAMA MALL

8401 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8-12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-19, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 20-21, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

* MAJOR STORES: La Curacao, Miller’s Outpost.

* NEW STORES: Don Regalon (Western clothing for men), Best Choice (custom T-shirts and embroidery).

* PARKING AND TRAFFIC: Take the San Diego Freeway to Roscoe Boulevard. Go east to Van Nuys Boulevard. The mall’s free lot, with more than 1,500 spaces, is scanned by video surveillance. There is no valet service and no parking near the mall on Van Nuys and Roscoe boulevards.

* FOOD: China Chef, Domino’s Pizza, J.J.’s Ice Cream, McDonald’s, Mis Amigos, Orange Julius.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 894-9258.

9.Sherman Oaks Galleria

15301 Ventura Blvd.

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 8-12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 15-19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

* MAJOR STORES: Two Robinsons-May stores--the south building has menswear and furniture; the north one has women’s and children’s apparel and housewares.

* NEW STORES: none.

* FOOD: Food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Free self-parking, but no valet parking. If entering from Sepulveda Boulevard, go west on Camarillo Street, then enter the mall’s six-story parking structure next to the north Robinsons-May. If entering the mall from Ventura Boulevard, go all the way down the alley and enter the six-story parking structure. The parking lot directly under the mall fills quickly.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 783-7100.

10.TOPANGA PLAZA

6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-21, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 22-23, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, closed Christmas Day, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 26.

* MAJOR STORES: Nordstrom, Sears, Robinsons-May, Montgomery Ward.

* NEW STORES: Kay Bee Toys, Disney Store, Ann Taylor (women’s apparel), Sanrio Surprise (toys), Zales Jewelers, Gianni Leatherwear, Let’s Talk Cellular, Brookstone (gifts), cathy jean (shoes), Sprint PCS (electronics).

* FOOD: California Pizza Kitchen, Red Robin, Koo Koo Roo California Kitchen, Sizzler, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Valet parking is available for $4 off Topanga Canyon Boulevard in front of California Pizza Kitchen, between Nordstrom and Sears. To avoid congestion, enter from Owensmouth Avenue, Victory Boulevard or Vanowen Street. The only stoplight exit is on Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

* TELEPHONE: (818) 594-8732.

11.VALENCIA TOWN CENTER

24201 W. Valencia Blvd.

* HOLIDAY HOURS: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Dec. 5. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 6. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 8-12. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 14. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-18. 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 19-20. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 22-23. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Closed Christmas Day, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.

* MAJOR STORES: Robinsons-May, JC Penney, Sears.

* NEW STORES: Cinnabon, Gamekeeper (games and toys), Let’s Talk Cellular, Sam and Libby (women’s shoes), Sunglass Hut.

* FOOD: Red Robin, Sisley Italian Kitchen, TGIFriday’s, plus food court.

* TRAFFIC AND PARKING TIPS: Best access is via northbound Golden State Freeway. Exit at Valencia Boulevard, turn right, proceed about one mile. Most prominent traffic light is at the southwest corner of the mall, at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard. No valet parking.

* TELEPHONE: (805) 287-9050.