United States securities and exchange commission logo May 17, 2021 Scott W. Kingsmore Senior Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer The Macerich Company 401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700 Santa Monica, CA 90401 Re: The Macerich Company Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 Filed February 24, 2021 File No. 001-12504 Dear Mr. Kingsmore: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction