Sprouts Farmers Market Opens New Santa Ana Store
The grocer has officially opened its latest location at the site of a former 99 Cents Only Store.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Organic Food
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Sprouts Farmers Market launched its newest retail location in Santa Ana on October 23, 2026. The store occupies the space previously held by a 99 Cents Only Store at 2311 S. Bristol St.
Why it matters
The opening marks a transformation of local retail space as the Phoenix-based grocer expands its footprint in the region. The new location provides residents with a grocery option situated just two miles north of South Coast Plaza.
The new Sprouts Farmers Market facility operates daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. This site represents the latest addition to the brand's national footprint of 480 stores.
The players
Sprouts Farmers Market
A Phoenix-based grocery chain that specializes in fresh, natural, and organic food products across its national network.
99 Cents Only Store
A former discount retail operator that previously utilized the property at 2311 S. Bristol St.
The details
Sprouts Farmers Market continues its retail growth by revitalizing the commercial property at 2311 S. Bristol St. The store is positioned to serve the Santa Ana community with its standard operating schedule.
Timeline
October 23, 2026: The Sprouts Farmers Market opened its doors to the public in Santa Ana.
Culture Shift
This opening reflects the ongoing conversion of former discount store real estate for new retail tenants. It highlights how major chains capitalize on established footprints to anchor their presence within suburban markets.
Shoppers in Santa Ana can now access the new store daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. The location offers residents a new alternative to existing grocery options near the South Coast Plaza area.
The takeaway
The arrival of this new store provides local residents with an expanded range of grocery options at a previously repurposed retail site. Neighbors should plan their visits around the new daily operating hours to ensure they arrive before the 10 p.m. closing time.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving retail environment for health-conscious shoppers, visit the Organic Food section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Orange County Register.
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