SouthBay Pavilion has been recognized by and award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) for its innovative marketing and event programs focused on community service and social responsibility.

The mall development was announced in 1972 with participation by JCPenney, Sears, The Broadway and J. J. Newberry dime stores.

[5] Although it was renovated in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the addition of public restrooms, Big 5 Sporting Goods, and a food court, it continued to have low traffic and vacancies.

[7] That same year, Carson city council approved a financing package that would allow IKEA to move into the space being vacated by The Broadway.

[15] In June 2016, a press release was published by KTGY Architecture + Planning unveiling the further expansion for SouthBay Pavilion with Forever 21's F21RED which opened in early 2017.

Portions of the building became Ross Dress for Less and Burlington, while the former auto center became Chipotle Mexican Grill, Smashburger, Jersey Mike's and Norms.