The mall opened as Santa Anita Fashion Park on October 14, 1974,[1] with original anchors JCPenney, The Broadway, Buffum's and J. W. Robinson's.

The western wing was demolished and expanded in the late 1980s, completing in 1994 with a Nordstrom store replacing Buffum's.

The $113 million phase added a new food court, a 16-screen AMC Cinema, Dave & Buster's, a Cheesecake Factory, and 30 new retailers including American Eagle Outfitters and Hollister Co.[5] On November 24, 2004, a new carousel in the center court was built and opened to the public.

Dubbed "The Promenade", the outdoor expansion added 30 new stores between Macy's and Nordstrom with an emphasis on upscale brands like Coach, Williams Sonoma, Talbots, and Clarks.

[10][11] In 2014, major renovations of the mall will feature new flooring, distinctive fixtures and the upgrade of many seating lounges including a dramatic change to the center court.