Villa Park Town Center is the city’s only shopping center and its primary gathering place for dining, errands, public services and community events. Located along Santiago Boulevard, the center includes restaurants, a grocery store, banks, a pharmacy, specialty shops, professional offices, Villa Park City Hall and the Villa Park Library.
Address range: 17767–17871 Santiago Boulevard, Villa Park, CA 92861
Browse the VillaPark.co Town Center directory or consult the official City of Villa Park business directory for current businesses, addresses and phone numbers.
Villa Park Town Center Restaurants and Coffee Shops
The Town Center’s current food and drink businesses include:
| Business | Address | What it offers |
|---|---|---|
| Bagel Me! | 17767 Santiago Blvd. | Bagels, breakfast and lunch |
| Buccaneer Pizza | 17853 Santiago Blvd., Suite 101 | Pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads |
| Dunkin’ | 17771 Santiago Blvd. | Coffee, doughnuts and breakfast |
| Cocina El Ranchito Mexican Food | 17851 Santiago Blvd., Suite 2 | Mexican food and paletas |
| Rockwell’s Café & Bakery | 17853 Santiago Blvd., Suite 109 | Bakery, café and restaurant |
| The Post at Rockwell’s | 17855 Santiago Blvd. | Bar, food and entertainment |
| The Coffee Grove | 17769 Santiago Blvd., Suite C | Coffee, tea and pastries |
| Yang Ming Garden | 17853 Santiago Blvd., Suite 102 | Chinese cuisine |
Businesses and operating hours can change. Check with the business directly before making a special trip.
City Hall, Library and Community Services
The Town Center is more than a retail destination. Villa Park City Hall, the community room and the Villa Park branch of the Orange County Public Library are located within the center. Other services include a pharmacy with postal services, banks, medical and dental offices, a veterinarian, insurance and accounting offices, fitness businesses, salons, cleaners and specialty retailers.
Villa Park Town Center Landmarks
Centennial Rotary Clock
The freestanding Centennial Rotary Clock near City Hall was built in 2004. Contributor names appear around its base and on an adjacent bench. Its traditional design recalls Villa Park’s citrus and agricultural past and resembles the imagery used on historic Villa Park Orchards citrus labels, including the association’s Big Ben Brand label.
Fire Hydrant and Anniversary Bricks
Near the clock is a silver fire hydrant honoring the all-volunteer fire department that once served Villa Park. In front of City Hall, a short wall contains custom-engraved bricks recognizing contributors to the city’s 50th-anniversary celebration.
Ralphs Community Sign
The Ralphs sign has long displayed celebratory, memorial and informational messages for the Villa Park community.
Community Events at Villa Park Town Center
Community events frequently held at or near the Town Center include:
- Adopt-a-Marine Thanksgiving
- Chanukah
- Cars & Coffee
- Diwali Celebration
- Dry Land Boat Parade
- Earth Day
- Halloween Fest
- Lunar New Year
- National Night Out
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dates, locations and organizers can change from year to year. Consult the VillaPark.co event calendar and the official City of Villa Park calendar for current information.
City Council and Public Meetings
Villa Park City Council and advisory committee meetings are held at City Hall or the community room as scheduled. Review current agendas, meeting dates and locations on the city’s Council Agenda and Minutes page.
History of Villa Park Town Center
Before the Town Center was developed, Villa Park was overwhelmingly agricultural and residential. As the city grew, most commercial activity was deliberately concentrated in this small central area while the remainder of Villa Park retained its predominantly residential, large-lot character. Commercial development became a major community issue during the 1960s as residents weighed the convenience and tax revenue of a shopping center against concerns that it could change the city’s rural character. The center ultimately became part of a broader, deliberately planned transition: by 1970, contemporary reporting described the Town Center, City Hall and library as nearing completion while several residential builders were simultaneously developing former agricultural land elsewhere in Villa Park.
The following timeline reflects local historical accounts and archived city information:
- 1965: A request to rezone land for commercial development began an extended community debate.
- 1967: Villa Park’s general plan designated limited acreage near Santiago Boulevard and Wanda Road for commercial development.
- 1969: The Santiago Shopping Center opened, with Market Basket and Union Oil among its early businesses.
- Early 1970s: Ralphs replaced Market Basket as the center’s grocery store.
- 1970: Contemporary reporting described the Town Center, City Hall and library as nearing completion as Villa Park entered a major period of coordinated residential and civic development.
- 1972: The city moved forward with a combined City Hall and library building in the Town Center.
- 1973: A reported $1 million Town Center expansion was planned, with construction expected to begin in September. The project called for three shingle-roofed buildings connected by brick walkways and included laboratory, medical and dental office space, showing the center’s evolution beyond its original retail role.
- 1978: First Class Pizza opened its first location in Villa Park.
- 1987: Marty Colleary opened Rockwell’s Café & Bakery.
- 1993: DeAngelo’s Char Burger closed, and the location later became Blyleven’s Dugout before eventually becoming Bagel Me! The Dugout added a local sports-history connection through Hall of Fame pitcher and longtime Villa Park resident Bert Blyleven.
Villa Park’s agricultural history remains closely connected to the Villa Park Orchards Association. The former packing house west of the shopping center was once a prominent local landmark before it was demolished in 1983. Its disappearance and the later redevelopment of the packing-house property illustrate the larger change taking place around the Town Center: the commercial and civic core was increasingly surrounded by residential development on former citrus land. Additional city history is available from the City of Villa Park and in Jan Van Emon’s book The Hidden Jewel, available through the Villa Park Library.
Former Villa Park Town Center Businesses
| Former business | Former or current location |
|---|---|
| Market Basket | Current Ralphs location |
| DeAngelo’s Char Burger | Current Bagel Me! location |
| Blyleven’s Dugout | Current Bagel Me! location |
| Chicken Coop | Current Bagel Me! location |
| Phil’s Union 76 / Frank’s Union 76 | Current Dunkin’ and Chase property |
| First Class Pizza | Current Buccaneer Pizza location |
| Heidi’s Frozen Yogurt | Formerly at 17853 Santiago Blvd. |
| Hardware, photo-development and cigar stores | Current Allure-area location |
| Wachovia / Union Bank | Later became U.S. Bank |
This is not a complete list. Businesses and suite configurations have changed repeatedly over the Town Center’s history.
Villa Park Town Center FAQ
Where is Villa Park Town Center?
Villa Park Town Center is located along Santiago Boulevard near Wanda Road in Villa Park, California. Town Center addresses generally range from 17767 to 17871 Santiago Boulevard.
What businesses are in Villa Park Town Center?
The center includes Ralphs, restaurants, coffee shops, banks, a pharmacy, specialty retailers, professional and medical offices, personal services, City Hall and the Villa Park Library.
Does Villa Park have another shopping center?
No. Villa Park Town Center is the city’s only shopping center. Most other property within Villa Park is residential or devoted to schools and public uses.
When was Villa Park Town Center built?
The original Santiago Shopping Center opened in 1969 following several years of community discussion and planning.