Construction has begun on 39 Commons, a 140,000-square-foot shopping center planned for the long-vacant 30-acre corner at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in west Anaheim. The development is slated to feature In-N-Out Burger, Dutch Bros, Dave's Hot Chicken, and other businesses, according to www.anaheim.net. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the site.
The initial phase of 39 Commons will encompass approximately 15,000 square feet of retail space across sites for an In-N-Out, Dutch Bros, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and a fourth location intended for several small retailers and neighborhood services. Construction is expected to continue from this year through 2027 and into 2028, with businesses opening in phases.
Upon completion, 39 Commons will host Anaheim’s fifth In-N-Out Burger location. Dutch Bros will establish its first presence in Anaheim, while Dave’s Hot Chicken will open its second Anaheim location. A second phase of 39 Commons is planned, with timing yet to be determined, calling for a grocery store and additional retailers and services in the years to come.
The site, at the northeast corner of Beach and Lincoln, has remained largely undeveloped for over 30 years, posing a challenge for previous development efforts. Part of the site was used as a landfill for construction and industrial waste in the late 1950s, necessitating years of clean-up and monitoring. Final removal and replacement of dirt, along with regulatory approvals, were completed in 2023, paving the way for the current construction. Longtime residents may recall the site as a go-cart track in the early 1960s and a mobile home park from the mid-1960s to mid-1980s. A Tower Records operated on the north end of the property from 1992 to 2006.
The start of 39 Commons is a key part of Anaheim’s ongoing “Rebuild Beach” initiative, a multiyear effort to transform the city's 1.5-mile stretch of Beach Boulevard. The city has invested more than $50 million over the past five years in purchasing, closing, and demolishing nuisance motels, installing a modern underground electrical system, and adding landscaping and signage along the roadway. The city aims to address issues such as prostitution, human trafficking, and drugs in the area. While challenges persist, Beach Boulevard has shown improvement with a focus on public safety, evidenced by more than 500 calls and other encounters by Anaheim Police each year.
Other developments in the area include the Nolin community, which brought 65 townhomes to the west end of the site (an area never part of the landfill) in 2023. The Mason community, featuring 44 townhomes, opened across the street in 2025. South of Beach and Lincoln, Anaheim is collaborating with Irvine-based nonprofit developer Innovative Housing Opportunities to build 47 affordable apartments for seniors and young adults, projected to open in 2027. Further projects are in early planning stages. Additional information on Anaheim’s efforts to rebuild Beach is available at Anaheim.net/rebuildbeach.