Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	AAT
Entity Registrant Name	AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001500217
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		44,909,061
American Assets Trust, L.P.
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Entity Registrant Name	AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, L.P..
Entity Central Index Key	0001509570
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Operating real estate	$ 1,951,039	$ 1,931,698
Construction in progress	259,879	195,736
Held for development	9,418	9,390
Total Real estate, at cost	2,220,336	2,136,824
Accumulated depreciation	(386,622)	(361,424)
Net real estate	1,833,714	1,775,400
Cash and cash equivalents	34,949	59,357
Restricted cash	11,311	10,994
Accounts receivable, net	5,721	6,727
Deferred rent receivables, net	37,008	35,883
Other assets, net	51,610	53,401
TOTAL ASSETS	1,974,313	1,941,762
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Secured notes payable	579,133	812,811
Unsecured notes payable	450,000	250,000
Unsecured line of credit	30,000	0
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	45,116	50,861
Security deposits payable	5,900	5,521
Other liabilities and deferred credits, net	53,882	55,993
Total liabilities	1,164,031	1,175,186
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 490,000,000 shares authorized, 44,909,930 and 43,701,669 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	449	437
Additional paid-in capital	844,639	795,065
Accumulated dividends in excess of net income	(64,024)	(60,291)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(339)	92
Total American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders’ equity	780,725	735,303
Noncontrolling interests	29,557	31,273
Total equity	810,282	766,576
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	1,974,313	1,941,762
American Assets Trust, L.P.
ASSETS
Operating real estate	1,951,039	1,931,698
Construction in progress	259,879	195,736
Held for development	9,418	9,390
Total Real estate, at cost	2,220,336	2,136,824
Accumulated depreciation	(386,622)	(361,424)
Net real estate	1,833,714	1,775,400
Cash and cash equivalents	34,949	59,357
Restricted cash	11,311	10,994
Accounts receivable, net	5,721	6,727
Deferred rent receivables, net	37,008	35,883
Other assets, net	51,610	53,401
TOTAL ASSETS	1,974,313	1,941,762
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Secured notes payable	579,133	812,811
Unsecured notes payable	450,000	250,000
Unsecured line of credit	30,000	0
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	45,116	50,861
Security deposits payable	5,900	5,521
Other liabilities and deferred credits, net	53,882	55,993
Total liabilities	1,164,031	1,175,186
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders’ equity
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(472)	130
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	1,974,313	1,941,762
Partners' Capital [Abstract]
Limited Partners' Capital Account	29,690	31,235
General Partners' Capital Account	781,064	735,211
Partners' Capital	$ 810,282	$ 766,576

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Common Shares
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	490,000,000	490,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	44,909,930	43,701,669
Common stock, shares issued	44,909,930	43,701,669
American Assets Trust, L.P.
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued	17,899,516	17,905,257
Limited Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	17,899,516	17,905,257
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Issued	44,909,930	43,701,669
General Partners' Capital Account, Units Outstanding	44,909,930	43,701,669

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
REVENUE:
Rental income	$ 63,552	$ 58,793	$ 126,305	$ 119,275
Other property income	3,217	3,406	6,499	6,904
Total revenue	66,769	62,199	132,804	126,179
EXPENSES:
Rental expenses	17,205	16,500	33,825	33,120
Real estate taxes	5,986	5,129	12,034	11,155
General and administrative	4,788	4,635	9,804	9,247
Depreciation and amortization	15,286	18,209	30,393	34,550
Total operating expenses	43,265	44,473	86,056	88,072
OPERATING INCOME	23,504	17,726	46,748	38,107
Interest expense	(11,197)	(13,439)	(22,992)	(27,071)
Other income (expense), net	(23)	1,064	(93)	973
NET INCOME	12,284	5,351	23,663	12,009
Net income attributable to restricted shares	(40)	(94)	(83)	(164)
Net income attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	(3,536)	(1,544)	(6,845)	(3,530)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. STOCKHOLDERS	8,708	3,713	16,735	8,315
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share, basic	$ 0.20	$ 0.09	$ 0.38	$ 0.20
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	44,092,631	41,816,379	43,758,055	41,202,993
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED
Earnings per common share, diluted	$ 0.20	$ 0.09	$ 0.38	$ 0.20
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-diluted	61,992,147	59,721,636	61,658,650	59,110,450
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.2325	$ 0.22	$ 0.465	$ 0.44
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	12,284	5,351	23,663	12,009
Other comprehensive income (loss) - unrealized gain (loss) on swap derivative during the period	457	(811)	(486)	(1,557)
Reclassification of amortization of forward-starting swap included in interest expense	(58)	0	(116)	0
Comprehensive income	12,683	4,540	23,061	10,452
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(3,656)	(1,305)	(6,674)	(3,066)
Comprehensive income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc.	9,027	3,235	16,387	7,386
American Assets Trust, L.P.
REVENUE:
Rental income	63,552	58,793	126,305	119,275
Other property income	3,217	3,406	6,499	6,904
Total revenue	66,769	62,199	132,804	126,179
EXPENSES:
Rental expenses	17,205	16,500	33,825	33,120
Real estate taxes	5,986	5,129	12,034	11,155
General and administrative	4,788	4,635	9,804	9,247
Depreciation and amortization	15,286	18,209	30,393	34,550
Total operating expenses	43,265	44,473	86,056	88,072
OPERATING INCOME	23,504	17,726	46,748	38,107
Interest expense	(11,197)	(13,439)	(22,992)	(27,071)
Other income (expense), net	(23)	1,064	(93)	973
NET INCOME	12,284	5,351	23,663	12,009
Net income attributable to restricted shares	(40)	(94)	(83)	(164)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. STOCKHOLDERS	12,244	5,257	23,580	11,845
DISTRIBUTIONS PER UNIT	$ 0.2325	$ 0.22	$ 0.465	$ 0.44
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share, basic	$ 0.20	$ 0.09	$ 0.38	$ 0.20
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-basic	61,992,147	59,721,636	61,658,650	59,110,450
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED
Earnings per common share, diluted	$ 0.20	$ 0.09	$ 0.38	$ 0.20
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding-diluted	61,992,147	59,721,636	61,658,650	59,110,450
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income	12,284	5,351	23,663	12,009
Other comprehensive income (loss) - unrealized gain (loss) on swap derivative during the period	457	(811)	(486)	(1,557)
Reclassification of amortization of forward-starting swap included in interest expense	(58)	0	(116)	0
Comprehensive income	12,683	4,540	23,061	10,452
Limited Partner \| American Assets Trust, L.P.
EXPENSES:
NET INCOME			6,845
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income			6,845
Comprehensive income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc.	(3,656)	(1,305)	(6,674)	(3,066)
General Partner \| American Assets Trust, L.P.
EXPENSES:
NET INCOME			16,818
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income			16,818
Comprehensive income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc.	$ 9,027	$ 3,235	$ 16,387	$ 7,386

Consolidated Statement of Equity (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total USD ($)	Common Shares USD ($)	Additional Paid-in Capital USD ($)	Accumulated Dividends in Excess of Net Income USD ($)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) USD ($)	Noncontrolling Interests - Unitholders in the Operating Partnership USD ($)	American Assets Trust, L.P. USD ($)	American Assets Trust, L.P. Common Shares	Limited Partner American Assets Trust, L.P. USD ($)	General Partner American Assets Trust, L.P. USD ($)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) American Assets Trust, L.P. USD ($)
Beginning Partners' Capital Account at Dec. 31, 2014							$ 766,576		$ 31,235	$ 735,211	$ 130
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	766,576	437	795,065	(60,291)	92	31,273
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014		43,701,669
Beginning Partners' Capital Account, Units at Dec. 31, 2014									17,905,257	43,701,669
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	23,663			16,818		6,845	23,663		6,845	16,818
Common shares issued (in shares)		1,345,926
Common shares issued	54,007	13	53,994
Issuance of restricted stock (in shares)		5,044
Issuance of restricted stock	0	0	0
Forfeiture of restricted stock (in shares)		(8,405)
Conversion of operating partnership units (in shares)		5,741						5,741
Conversion of operating partnership units	0		67			(67)
Dividends declared and paid	(28,874)			(20,551)		(8,323)
Stock-based compensation	1,724		1,724
Shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		(140,045)								(140,045)
Shares withheld for employee taxes	(6,212)	(1)	(6,211)				(6,212)			(6,212)
Other comprehensive loss - change in value of interest rate swap	(486)				(349)	(137)	(486)				(486)
Reclassification of amortization of forward-starting swap included in interest expense	(116)				(82)	(34)	(116)				(116)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income	23,663			16,818		6,845	23,663		6,845	16,818
Contributions from American Assets Trust, Inc. (in shares)										1,345,926
Contributions from American Assets Trust, Inc.							54,007			54,007
Conversion of operating partnership units (in shares)									(5,741)	5,741
Conversion of operating partnership units									(67)	67
Issuance of restricted units (in shares)										5,044
Forfeiture of restricted units (in shares)										(8,405)
Distributions							(28,874)		(8,323)	(20,551)
Stock-based compensation							1,724			1,724
Shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)		(140,045)								(140,045)
Shares withheld for employee taxes	(6,212)	(1)	(6,211)				(6,212)			(6,212)
Other comprehensive income (loss) - unrealized gain (loss) on swap derivative during the period	(486)				(349)	(137)	(486)				(486)
Reclassification of amortization of forward-starting swap included in interest expense	(116)				(82)	(34)	(116)				(116)
Ending Partners' Capital Account at Jun. 30, 2015							810,282		29,690	781,064	(472)
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	810,282	449	844,639	(64,024)	(339)	29,557
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2015		44,909,930
Ending Partners' Capital Account, Units at Jun. 30, 2015									17,899,516	44,909,930
Beginning Partners' Capital Account at Mar. 31, 2015
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	12,284						12,284
Other comprehensive loss - change in value of interest rate swap	457						457
Reclassification of amortization of forward-starting swap included in interest expense	(58)						(58)
Increase (Decrease) in Partners' Capital [Roll Forward]
Net income	12,284						12,284
Other comprehensive income (loss) - unrealized gain (loss) on swap derivative during the period	457						457
Reclassification of amortization of forward-starting swap included in interest expense	(58)						(58)
Ending Partners' Capital Account at Jun. 30, 2015							810,282
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 810,282

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 23,663	$ 12,009
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred rent revenue and amortization of lease intangibles	(2,609)	(2,806)
Depreciation and amortization	30,393	34,550
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt fair value adjustments	2,106	2,031
Stock-based compensation expense	1,724	1,526
Other noncash interest expense	(116)	0
Other, net	(269)	(368)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Change in restricted cash	88	(673)
Change in accounts receivable	919	2,379
Change in other assets	(103)	(377)
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,168	1,013
Change in security deposits payable	379	160
Change in other liabilities and deferred credits	330	890
Net cash provided by operating activities	57,673	50,334
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(89,230)	(61,261)
Change in restricted cash	(405)	(969)
Leasing commissions	(2,280)	(1,628)
Deposit on property acquisition	(2,000)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(93,915)	(63,858)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of secured notes payable	(235,134)	(784)
Proceeds from term loan	0	100,000
Proceeds from unsecured line of credit	55,000	0
Repayment of unsecured line of credit	(25,000)	(93,000)
Proceeds from issuance of unsecured notes payable	200,000	0
Debt issuance costs	(1,953)	(1,957)
Proceeds, net	54,007	69,909
Dividends paid to common stock and unitholders	(28,874)	(26,453)
Shares withheld for employee taxes	(6,212)	(4,319)
Net cash provided by financing activities	11,834	43,396
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(24,408)	29,872
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	59,357	48,987
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	34,949	78,859
American Assets Trust, L.P.
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	23,663	12,009
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Deferred rent revenue and amortization of lease intangibles	(2,609)	(2,806)
Depreciation and amortization	30,393	34,550
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt fair value adjustments	2,106	2,031
Stock-based compensation expense	1,724	1,526
Other noncash interest expense	(116)	0
Other, net	(269)	(368)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Change in restricted cash	88	(673)
Change in accounts receivable	919	2,379
Change in other assets	(103)	(377)
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,168	1,013
Change in security deposits payable	379	160
Change in other liabilities and deferred credits	330	890
Net cash provided by operating activities	57,673	50,334
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(89,230)	(61,261)
Change in restricted cash	(405)	(969)
Leasing commissions	(2,280)	(1,628)
Deposit on property acquisition	(2,000)	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(93,915)	(63,858)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of secured notes payable	(235,134)	(784)
Proceeds from term loan	0	100,000
Proceeds from unsecured line of credit	55,000	0
Repayment of unsecured line of credit	(25,000)	(93,000)
Proceeds from issuance of unsecured notes payable	200,000	0
Debt issuance costs	(1,953)	(1,957)
Contributions from American Assets Trust, Inc.	54,007	69,909
Dividends paid to common stock and unitholders	(28,874)	(26,453)
Shares withheld for employee taxes	(6,212)	(4,319)
Net cash provided by financing activities	11,834	43,396
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(24,408)	29,872
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	59,357	48,987
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 34,949	$ 78,859

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Business and Organization

American Assets Trust, Inc. (which may be referred to in these financial statements as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Maryland corporation formed on July 16, 2010 that did not have any operating activity until the consummation of our initial public offering on January 19, 2011. The Company is the sole general partner of American Assets Trust, L.P., a Maryland limited partnership formed on July 16, 2010 (the “Operating Partnership”). The Company’s operations are carried on through our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries, including our taxable real estate investment trust ("REIT") subsidiary ("TRS"). Since the formation of our Operating Partnership, the Company has controlled our Operating Partnership as its general partner and has consolidated its assets, liabilities and results of operations.

We are a full service vertically integrated and self-administered REIT with approximately 131 employees providing substantial in-house expertise in asset management, property management, property development, leasing, tenant improvement construction, acquisitions, repositioning, redevelopment and financing.

As of June 30, 2015, we owned or had a controlling interest in 23 office, retail, multifamily and mixed-use operating properties, the operations of which we consolidate. Additionally, as of June 30, 2015, we owned land at five of our properties that we classify as held for development and/or construction in progress. A summary of the properties owned by us is as follows:



Retail
Carmel Country Plaza	Del Monte Center
Carmel Mountain Plaza	Geary Marketplace
South Bay Marketplace	The Shops at Kalakaua
Rancho Carmel Plaza	Waikele Center
Lomas Santa Fe Plaza	Alamo Quarry Market
Solana Beach Towne Centre



Office
Torrey Reserve Campus	Lloyd District Portfolio
Solana Beach Corporate Centre	City Center Bellevue
The Landmark at One Market
One Beach Street
First & Main



Multifamily
Loma Palisades
Imperial Beach Gardens
Mariner's Point
Santa Fe Park RV Resort



Mixed-Use
Waikiki Beach Walk Retail and Embassy Suites™ Hotel



Held for Development and/or Construction in Progress
Solana Beach Corporate Centre – Land
Solana Beach – Highway 101 – Land
Torrey Point (formerly Sorrento Pointe) – Land
Torrey Reserve – Land
Lloyd District Portfolio – Land

Basis of Presentation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, our Operating Partnership and our subsidiaries. The equity interests of other investors in our Operating Partnership are reflected as noncontrolling interests.

All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Operating Partnership have been prepared in accordance with the rules applicable to Form 10-Q and include all information and footnotes required for interim financial statement presentation, but do not include all disclosures required under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise noted) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes therein included in the Company's and Operating Partnership's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using our best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Any reference to the number of properties, square footage or percentages of beneficial ownership of our shares are unaudited and outside the scope of our independent registered public accounting firm’s review of our financial statements in accordance with the standards of the United States Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Supplemental Disclosures

The following table provides supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):



	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014
Supplemental cash flow information
Total interest costs incurred	$	27,768		$	29,121
Interest capitalized	$	4,776		$	2,050
Interest expense	$	22,992		$	27,071
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	20,480		$	25,244
Cash paid for income taxes	$	382		$	319
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities for construction in progress	$	(5,052	)	$	656
Accrued leasing commissions	$	(448	)	$	154

Significant Accounting Policies

We describe our significant accounting policies in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. There have been no changes to our significant accounting policies during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Segment Information

Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our management reviews information for operational decision-making purposes. We operate in four business segments: the acquisition, redevelopment, ownership and management of retail real estate, office real estate, multifamily real estate and mixed-use real estate. The products for our retail segment primarily include rental of retail space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental. The products for our office segment primarily include rental of office space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental. The products for our multifamily segment include rental of apartments and other tenant services. The products of our mixed-use segment include rental of retail space and other tenant services, including tenant reimbursements, parking and storage space rental and operation of a 369-room all-suite hotel.

Reclassification

Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current presentations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. ASU 2014-08 revises the definition of a discontinued operation to a disposal, sale or held-for-sale component or group of components that represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. This pronouncement is effective in 2015, however, calendar year-end companies may early adopt during the first quarter of 2014. We have chosen to early adopt this pronouncement and it became effective for us in the first quarter of 2014. This pronouncement did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Update No. 2014-09 establishes that companies may recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period; early adoption is not permitted. We are in the process of evaluating the impact this pronouncement will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued an ASU that requires reporting entities to evaluate whether they should consolidate certain legal entities. The ASU modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities and eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership. This affects the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with VIEs, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. A reporting entity may apply the amendments in the ASU using: (i) a modified retrospective approach by recording a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption; or (ii) by applying the amendments retrospectively. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU and currently do not expect that the adoption will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued an ASU that requires reporting entities to present debt issuance cost related to a note as a direct deduction from the face amount of that note presented in the balance sheet. The ASU requires the amortization of debt issuance costs presented as interest expense. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. A reporting entity may apply the amendments in the ASU retrospectively to all prior periods. We do not expect that the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES AND ABOVE/BELOW MARKET LEASES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES AND ABOVE/BELOW MARKET LEASES

The following summarizes our acquired lease intangibles and leasing costs, which are included in other assets and other liabilities and deferred credits, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
In-place leases	$	53,302		$	53,967
Accumulated amortization	(37,137		)	(35,336		)
Above market leases	22,267			22,500
Accumulated amortization	(18,064		)	(17,397		)
Acquired lease intangible assets, net	$	20,368		$	23,734
Below market leases	$	70,013		$	70,013
Accumulated accretion	(29,508		)	(27,161		)
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, net	$	40,505		$	42,852

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value is as follows:


1.	Level 1 Inputs—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities


2.	Level 2 Inputs—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities


3.	Level 3 Inputs—unobservable inputs

Except as disclosed below, the carrying amounts of our financial instruments approximate their fair value. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

We measure the fair value of our deferred compensation liability, which is included in other liabilities and deferred credits on the consolidated balance sheet, on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs. We measure the fair value of this liability based on prices provided by independent market participants that are based on observable inputs using market-based valuation techniques.

The fair value of the interest rate swap agreement on our term loan of $100 million is based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contract at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and interest rate related observable inputs. The fair value of our swap at June 30, 2015 was a liability of $1.9 million and is included in "other liabilities and deferred credits" on our consolidated balance sheets. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the change in valuation on our interest rate swap was a gain of $0.5 million and a loss of $0.5 million, respectively. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will be subsequently reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

We incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own non-performance risk and the respective counterparty’s non-performance risk in the fair value measurements. In adjusting the fair value of our derivative contract for the effect of non-performance risk, we considered the impact of netting and any applicable credit enhancements, such as collateral postings, thresholds, mutual puts, and guarantees.

Although we have determined that the majority of the inputs used to value our derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with its derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, as of June 30, 2015 we have assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of our derivative position and have determined that the credit valuation adjustments are not significant to the overall valuation of our derivative. As a result, we have determined that our derivative valuation in its entirety is classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

A summary of our financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015								December 31, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Deferred compensation liability	$	—	$	1,090	$	—	$	1,090	$	—	$	981	$	—	$	981
Interest rate swap	$	—	$	1,934	$	—	$	1,934	$	—	$	1,448	$	—	$	1,448

The fair value of our secured notes payable and unsecured senior guaranteed notes are sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Discounted cash flow analysis using observable market interest rates (Level 2) is generally used to estimate the fair value of our secured notes payable, using rates ranging from 3.6% to 5.7%.

Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. The estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. The carrying values of our revolving line of credit and term loan set forth below are deemed to be at fair value since the outstanding debt is directly tied to monthly LIBOR contracts. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of our secured financial instruments, all of which are based on Level 2 inputs, is as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Secured notes payable	$	579,133	$	607,315	$	812,811	$	850,475
Unsecured term loan	$	100,000	$	100,000	$	100,000	$	100,000
Unsecured senior guaranteed notes	$	350,000	$	354,439	$	150,000	$	154,560
Unsecured line of credit	$	30,000	$	30,000	$	—	$	—

DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Our objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to interest expense and to manage our exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, we primarily use interest rate swaps as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for us making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount.

Concurrent with the closing of our amended and restated credit facility, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is intended to fix the interest rate associated with the term loan at approximately 3.08% through its maturity date and extension options, subject to adjustments based on our consolidated leverage ratio. The following is a summary of the terms of the interest rate swap as of June 30, 2015 (dollars in thousands):

Swap Counterparty

Notional Amount

Effective Date

Maturity Date

Fair Value

Bank of America, N.A.

100,000

1/9/2014

1/9/2019

1,934

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivatives that are designated as cash flow hedges are being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be subsequently reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings.

The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivative, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves, and implied volatilities. The fair value of the interest rate swap is determined using the market standard methodology of netting the discounted future fixed cash receipts (or payments) and the discounted expected variable cash payments (or receipts). The variable cash payments (or receipts) are based on an expectation of future interest rates (forward curves) derived from observable market interest rate curves.

OTHER ASSETS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Leasing commissions, net of accumulated amortization of $22,313 and $20,659 respectively	$	19,335	$	19,484
Acquired above market leases, net	4,203		5,103
Acquired in-place leases, net	16,165		18,631
Lease incentives, net of accumulated amortization of $3,146 and $2,960, respectively	584		740
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,646 and $1,590, respectively	370		453
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,996 and $4,147, respectively	4,777		5,361
Purchase deposit	2,000		—
Prepaid expenses and other	4,176		3,629
Total other assets	$	51,610	$	53,401

OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]

OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS

Other liabilities and deferred credits consist of the following (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Acquired below market leases, net	$	40,505	$	42,852
Prepaid rent and deferred revenue	7,189		7,288
Interest rate swap liability	1,934		1,448
Deferred rent expense and lease intangible	523		584
Deferred compensation	1,090		981
Deferred tax liability	219		219
Straight-line rent liability	2,344		2,533
Other liabilities	78		88
Total other liabilities and deferred credits, net	$	53,882	$	55,993

Straight-line rent liability relates to leases which have rental payments that decrease over time or one-time upfront payments for which the rental revenue is deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis.

DEBT

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

Debt of American Assets Trust, Inc.

American Assets Trust, Inc. does not hold any indebtedness. All debt is held directly or indirectly by the Operating Partnership; however, American Assets Trust, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries have guaranteed the Operating Partnership's obligations under the (i) amended and restated credit facility, (ii) term loan and (iii) senior guaranteed notes. Additionally, American Assets Trust, Inc. has provided carve-out guarantees on certain property-level debt.

Debt of American Assets Trust, L.P.

Secured notes payable

The following is a summary of our total secured notes payable outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):



	Principal Balance as of						Stated Interest Rate		Stated Maturity Date
Description of Debt	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			as of June 30, 2015		Stated Maturity Date
The Shops at Kalakaua ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	$	—		$	19,000		—		May 1, 2015
The Landmark at One Market ⁽¹⁾⁽³⁾	—			133,000			—		July 5, 2015
Del Monte Center ⁽¹⁾⁽⁴⁾	—			82,300			—		July 8, 2015
First & Main ⁽¹⁾	84,500			84,500			3.97	%	July 1, 2016
Imperial Beach Gardens ⁽¹⁾	20,000			20,000			6.16	%	September 1, 2016
Mariner’s Point ⁽¹⁾	7,700			7,700			6.09	%	September 1, 2016
South Bay Marketplace ⁽¹⁾	23,000			23,000			5.48	%	February 10, 2017
Waikiki Beach Walk—Retail ⁽¹⁾	130,310			130,310			5.39	%	July 1, 2017
Solana Beach Corporate Centre III-IV ⁽⁵⁾	36,149			36,376			6.39	%	August 1, 2017
Loma Palisades ⁽¹⁾	73,744			73,744			6.09	%	July 1, 2018
One Beach Street ⁽¹⁾	21,900			21,900			3.94	%	April 1, 2019
Torrey Reserve—North Court ⁽⁵⁾	20,915			21,075			7.22	%	June 1, 2019
Torrey Reserve—VCI, VCII, VCIII ⁽⁵⁾	7,049			7,101			6.36	%	June 1, 2020
Solana Beach Corporate Centre I-II ⁽⁵⁾	11,211			11,302			5.91	%	June 1, 2020
Solana Beach Towne Centre ⁽⁵⁾	37,371			37,675			5.91	%	June 1, 2020
City Center Bellevue ⁽¹⁾	111,000			111,000			3.98	%	November 1, 2022
	584,849			819,983
Unamortized fair value adjustment	(5,716		)	(7,172		)
Total Secured Notes Payable Outstanding	$	579,133		$	812,811


(1)	Interest only.


(2)	Loan repaid in full, without premium or penalty, on February 2, 2015.


(3)	Loan repaid in full, without premium or penalty, on April 6, 2015.


(4)	Loan repaid in full, without premium or penalty, on February 6, 2015.


(5)	Principal payments based on a 30-year amortization schedule.

Certain loans require us to comply with various financial covenants. As of June 30, 2015, the Operating Partnership was in compliance with these financial covenants.

Unsecured notes payable

The following is a summary of the Operating Partnership's total unsecured notes payable outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):



Description of Debt	Principal Balance as of				Stated Interest Rate			Stated Maturity Date
Description of Debt	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014		as of June 30, 2015			Stated Maturity Date
Term Loan	$	100,000	$	100,000	Variable		⁽¹⁾	January 9, 2019	⁽²⁾
Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series A	150,000		150,000		4.04	%	⁽³⁾	October 31, 2021
Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series B	100,000		—		4.45	%		February 2, 2025
Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C	100,000		—		4.50	%		April 1, 2025
Total Unsecured Notes Payable	$	450,000	$	250,000


(1)	The Operating Partnership has entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is intended to fix the interest rate associated with the loan term at approximately 3.08% through its maturity date and extension options, subject to adjustments based on our consolidated leverage ratio.


(2)	The Operating Partnership has an option to extend the term loan up to three times, with each such extension for a 12-month period. The foregoing extension options are exercisable by us subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.


(3)	The Operating Partnership entered into a one-month forward-starting seven-year swap contract on August 19, 2014, which was settled on September 19, 2014 at a gain of approximately $1.6 million. The forward-starting seven-year swap contract was deemed to be a highly effective cash flow hedge, accordingly, the effective interest rate is approximately 3.88% per annum.

On October 31, 2014, the Operating Partnership entered into a Note Purchase Agreement with a group of institutional purchasers that provided for the private placement of an aggregate of $350 million of senior guaranteed notes, of which (i) $150 million are designated as 4.04% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series A, due October 31, 2021 (the “Series A Notes”), (ii) $100 million are designated as 4.45% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series B, due February 2, 2025 (the “Series B Notes”) and (iii) $100 million are designated as 4.50% Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C, due April 1, 2025 (the “Series C Notes”, and collectively with the Series A Notes and Series B Notes, are referred to herein as, the “Notes”). The Series A Notes were issued on October 31, 2014, the Series B Notes were issued on February 2, 2015 and the Series C Notes were issued on April 2, 2015. The Notes pay interest quarterly on the last day of January, April, July and October until their respective maturities.

The Operating Partnership may prepay at any time all, or from time to time any part of, the Notes, in an amount not less than 5% of the aggregate principal amount of any series of the Notes then outstanding in the case of a partial prepayment, at 100% of the principal amount so prepaid plus a Make-Whole Amount (as defined in the Note Purchase Agreement).

The Note Purchase Agreement contains a number of customary financial covenants, including, without limitation, tangible net worth thresholds, secured and unsecured leverage ratios and fixed charge coverage ratios. Subject to the terms of the Note Purchase Agreement and the Notes, upon certain events of default, including, but not limited to, (i) a default in the payment of any principal, Make-Whole Amount or interest under the Notes, and (ii) a default in the payment of certain other indebtedness by us or our subsidiaries, the principal, accrued and unpaid interest, and the Make-Whole Amount on the outstanding Notes will become due and payable at the option of the purchasers.

The Operating Partnership's obligations under the Notes are jointly and severally, and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by American Assets Trust, Inc. and certain of our subsidiaries.

Credit Facility

On January 9, 2014, Operating Partnership entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the "Amended and Restated Credit Facility") which amended and restated the then in-place credit facility. The Amended and Restated Credit Facility provides for aggregate, unsecured borrowing of $350 million, consisting of a revolving line of credit of $250 million (the "Revolver Loan") and a term loan of $100 million (the "Term Loan"). The Amended and Restated Credit Facility has an accordion feature that may allow the Operating Partnership to increase the availability thereunder up to an additional $250 million, subject to meeting specified requirements and obtaining additional commitments from lenders. At June 30, 2015, $30 million was outstanding under the Revolver Loan.

Borrowings under the Amended and Restated Credit Facility initially bear interest at floating rates equal to, at our option, either (1) LIBOR, plus a spread which ranges from (a) 1.35%-1.95% (with respect to the Revolver Loan) and (b) 1.30% to 1.90% (with respect to the Term Loan), in each case based on our consolidated leverage ratio, or (2) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 50 bps or (c) the Eurodollar rate plus 100 bps, plus a spread which ranges from (i) 0.35%-0.95% (with respect to the Revolver Loan) and (ii) 0.30% to 0.90% (with respect to the Term Loan), in each case based on our consolidated leverage ratio. If American Assets Trust, Inc. obtains an investment-grade debt rating, under the terms set forth in the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, the spreads will further improve.

The Revolver Loan initially matures on January 9, 2018, subject to the Operating Partnership's option to extend the Revolver Loan up to two times, with each such extension for a six-month period. The Term Loan initially matures on January 9, 2016, subject to the Operating Partnership's option to extend the Term Loan up to three times, with each such extension for a 12-month period. The foregoing extension options are exercisable by the Operating Partnership's subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.

Concurrent with the closing of the Amended and Restated Credit Facility, the Operating Partnership's drew down on the entirety of the $100 million Term Loan and entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is intended to fix the interest rate associated with the Term Loan at approximately 3.08% through its maturity date and extension options, subject to adjustments based on our consolidated leverage ratio.

Additionally, the Amended and Restated Credit Facility includes a number of customary financial covenants, including:


•	A maximum leverage ratio (defined as total indebtedness net of certain cash and cash equivalents to total asset value) of 60%,


•	A maximum secured leverage ratio (defined as total secured debt to secured total asset value) of 45% at any time prior to December 31, 2015, and 40% thereafter,


•	A minimum fixed charge coverage ratio (defined as consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to consolidated fixed charges) of 1.50x,


•	A minimum unsecured interest coverage ratio of 1.75x,


•	A maximum unsecured leverage ratio of 60%,


•	A minimum tangible net worth of $721.16 million, and 75% of the net proceeds of any additional equity issuances (other than additional equity issuances in connection with any dividend reinvestment program), and


•	Recourse indebtedness at any time cannot exceed 15% of total asset value.

The Amended and Restated Credit Facility provides that American Assets Trust, Inc.'s annual distributions may not exceed the greater of (1) 95% of our funds from operations or (2) the amount required for us to (a) qualify and maintain our REIT status and (b) avoid the payment of federal or state income or excise tax. If certain events of default exist or would result from a distribution, we may be precluded from making distributions other than those necessary to qualify and maintain our status as a REIT.

As of June 30, 2015, the Operating Partnership was in compliance with the Amended and Restated Credit Facility financial covenants.

PARTNERS CAPITAL OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, L.P.	6 Months Ended
PARTNERS CAPITAL OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, L.P.	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
PARTNERS' CAPITAL OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, L.P.	PARTNERS' CAPITAL OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, L.P. Noncontrolling interests in our Operating Partnership are interests in the Operating Partnership that are not owned by us. Noncontrolling interests consisted of 17,899,516 common units (the “noncontrolling common units”), and represented approximately 28.6% of the ownership interests in our Operating Partnership at June 30, 2015. Common units and shares of our common stock have essentially the same economic characteristics in that common units and shares of our common stock share equally in the total net income or loss distributions of our Operating Partnership. Investors who own common units have the right to cause our Operating Partnership to redeem any or all of their common units for cash equal to the then-current market value of one share of our common stock, or, at our election, shares of our common stock on a one-for-one basis. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, approximately 5,741 common units were converted into shares of our common stock. Earnings Per Unit of the Operating Partnership Basic earnings (loss) per unit (“EPU”) of the Operating Partnership is computed by dividing income (loss) applicable to unitholders by the weighted average Operating Partnership units outstanding, as adjusted for the effect of participating securities. Operating Partnership units granted in equity-based payment transactions are considered participating securities prior to vesting. The impact of unvested Operating Partnership unit awards on EPU has been calculated using the two-class method whereby earnings are allocated to the unvested Operating Partnership unit awards based on distributions and the unvested Operating Partnership units’ participation rights in undistributed earnings (losses). The calculation of diluted earnings per unit for the three month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 does not include the weighted average of 176,767 and 431,059 unvested Operating Partnership units, respectively, as these equity securities are either considered contingently issuable or the effect of including these equity securities was anti-dilutive to income from continuing operations and net income attributable to the unitholders. The calculation of diluted earnings per unit for the six month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 does not include the weighted average of 211,526 and 419,024 unvested Operating Partnership units, respectively.

EQUITY OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC.

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

EQUITY OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC.

Stockholders' Equity

On May 6, 2013, we entered into an at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program with four sales agents that authorized the sale of up to $150.0 million of shares of our common stock. We completed $150.0 million of issuances under such ATM program on May 21, 2015. On May 27, 2015, we entered into a new ATM equity program with five sales agents in which we may, from time to time, offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $250.0 million. The sales of shares of our common stock made through the ATM equity programs are made in "at-the-market" offerings as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the following shares of common stock and related proceeds were sold through the ATM equity programs (in thousands, except per share data):



	Three Months Ended June 30, 2015			Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Number of shares of common stock issued through ATM programs	1,092,126			1,145,926
Weighted average price per share	$40.65			$40.74

Proceeds, gross	$	44,392		$	46,681
Sales agent compensation	(444		)	(467		)
Offering costs	(213		)	(315		)
Proceeds, net	$	43,735		$	45,899

We intend to use the net proceeds from the ATM equity programs to fund our development or redevelopment activities, repay amounts outstanding from time to time under our revolving line of credit or other debt financing obligations, fund potential acquisition opportunities and/or for general corporate purposes. As of June 30, 2015, we had the capacity to issue up to an additional $235.7 million in shares of our common stock under our active ATM equity program. Actual future sales will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, the trading price of our common stock and our capital needs. We have no obligation to sell the remaining shares available for sale under the active ATM equity program.

On March 9, 2015, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Explorer Insurance Company, a California corporation ("EIC"), an entity owned and controlled by Ernest Rady, the Executive Chairman of our board of directors. The Purchase Agreement provided for the sale by us to EIC, in a private placement, of 200,000 shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $40.54 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to us of approximately $8.1 million. The price per share paid by EIC was equal to the closing price of a share of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of the Purchase Agreement. These shares were registered on March 27, 2015 by virtue of our filing of a prospectus supplement to our universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed on February 6, 2015.

Dividends

The following table lists the dividends declared and paid on our shares of common stock and noncontrolling common units during the six months ended June 30, 2015:



Period	Amount per Share/Unit		Period Covered	Dividend Paid Date
First Quarter 2015	$	0.2325	January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015	March 27, 2015
Second Quarter 2015	$	0.2325	April 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015	June 26, 2015

Taxability of Dividends

Earnings and profits, which determine the taxability of distributions to stockholders and holders of common units, may differ from income reported for financial reporting purposes due to the differences for federal income tax purposes in the treatment of revenue recognition and compensation expense and in the basis of depreciable assets and estimated useful lives used to compute depreciation.

Stock-Based Compensation

We follow the FASB guidance related to stock compensation which establishes financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans, including all arrangements by which employees receive shares of stock or other equity instruments of the employer, or the employer incurs liabilities to employees in amounts based on the price of the employer's stock. The guidance also defines a fair value-based method of accounting for an employee stock option or similar equity instrument.

In addition, on the date of each annual meeting of our stockholders, each non-employee director who continues to serve on our board of directors (the "Board") following such annual meeting will be granted restricted shares of our common stock pursuant to the 2011 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the "2011 Plan"). On June 16, 2015, we awarded a total of 5,044 shares of restricted common stock pursuant to our 2011 Plan to our non-employee directors. These awards of restricted stock will vest subject to the director's continued service on the Board on the earlier of (i) the one year anniversary of the date of grant or (ii) the date of the next annual meeting of our stockholders, if such non-employee director continues his or her service on the Board until the next annual meeting of stockholders, but not thereafter, pursuant to our independent director compensation policy.

For the performance-based stock awards, the fair value of the awards were estimated using a Monte Carlo Simulation model. Our stock price, along with the stock prices of a group of peer REITs, is assumed to follow the Multivariate Geometric Brownian Motion Process. Multivariate Geometric Brownian Motion is a common assumption when modeling in financial markets, as it allows the modeled quantity (in this case, the stock price) to vary randomly from its current value and take any value greater than zero. The volatilities of the returns on the stock price of the Company and the group of REITs were estimated based on a three year look-back period. The expected growth rate of the stock prices over the “derived service period” of the employee is determined with consideration of the risk free rate as of the grant date.

The following table summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the six months ended June 30, 2015:



	Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2015	493,539		$	22.01
Granted	5,044		39.64
Vested	(316,119	)	15.80
Forfeited	(8,405	)	33.28
Nonvested at June 30, 2015	174,059		$	33.26

We recognize noncash compensation expense ratably over the vesting period, and accordingly, we recognized $0.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively, in noncash compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, which is included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. We recognized $1.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, in noncash compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. Unrecognized compensation expense was $3.2 million at June 30, 2015.

Earnings Per Share

We have calculated earnings per share (“EPS”) under the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation methodology whereby EPS for each class of common stock and participating security is calculated according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The weighted average unvested shares outstanding, which are considered participating securities, were 176,767 and 431,059 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and 211,526 and 419,024 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Therefore, we have allocated our earnings for basic and diluted EPS between common shares and unvested shares as these unvested shares have nonforfeitable dividend equivalent rights.

Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the net income applicable to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common and dilutive instruments outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, diluted shares exclude incentive restricted stock as these awards are considered contingently issuable. Additionally, the unvested restricted stock awards subject to time vesting are anti-dilutive for all periods presented, and accordingly, have been excluded from the weighted average common shares used to compute diluted EPS.

The computation of basic and diluted EPS is presented below (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
NUMERATOR
Net income from operations	$	12,284		$	5,351		$	23,663		$	12,009
Less: Net income attributable to restricted shares	(40		)	(94		)	(83		)	(164		)
Less: Income from operations attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	(3,536		)	(1,544		)	(6,845		)	(3,530		)
Net income attributable to common stockholders—basic	$	8,708		$	3,713		$	16,735		$	8,315
Income from operations attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. common stockholders—basic	$	8,708		$	3,713		$	16,735		$	8,315
Plus: Income from operations attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	3,536			1,544			6,845			3,530
Net income attributable to common stockholders—diluted	$	12,244		$	5,257		$	23,580		$	11,845
DENOMINATOR
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic	44,092,631			41,816,379			43,758,055			41,202,993
Effect of dilutive securities—conversion of Operating Partnership units	17,899,516			17,905,257			17,900,595			17,907,457
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted	61,992,147			59,721,636			61,658,650			59,110,450

Earnings per common share, basic	$	0.20		$	0.09		$	0.38		$	0.20
Earnings per common share, diluted	$	0.20		$	0.09		$	0.38		$	0.20

INCOME TAXES	6 Months Ended
INCOME TAXES	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	INCOME TAXES We elected to be taxed as a REIT and operate in a manner that allows us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes commencing with our initial taxable year. As a REIT, we are generally not subject to corporate level income tax on the earnings distributed currently to our stockholders that we derive from our REIT qualifying activities. Taxable income from non-REIT activities managed through our TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes. We lease our hotel property to a wholly owned TRS that is subject to federal and state income taxes. We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between GAAP carrying amounts and their respective tax bases. Additionally, we classify certain state taxes as income taxes for financial reporting purposes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes. A deferred tax liability of $0.2 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is included in our consolidated balance sheets in relation to real estate asset basis differences of property subject to the Texas margin tax and certain prepaid expenses of our TRS. Income tax expense is recorded in other income (expense), net in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, we recorded income tax expense of $0.04 million and $0.12 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded an income tax benefit of $0.28 million and $0.17 million, respectively.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal

We are sometimes involved in various disputes, lawsuits, warranty claims, environmental and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters.

We are currently a party to various legal proceedings. We accrue a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range; however, if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum within the range is accrued. Legal fees related to litigation are expensed as incurred. We do not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or overall trends in results of operations; however, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Also, under our leases, tenants are typically obligated to indemnify us from and against all liabilities, costs and expenses imposed upon or asserted against us as owner of the properties due to certain matters relating to the operation of the properties by the tenant.

Commitments

At The Landmark at One Market, we lease, as lessee, a building adjacent to The Landmark under an operating lease effective through June 30, 2016, which we have the option to extend until 2031 by way of three five-year extension options.

At Waikiki Beach Walk, we sublease a portion of the building of which Quiksilver is currently in possession, under an operating lease effective through December 31, 2021, which we have the option to extend at fair rental value in the event the sublessor extends its lease for the space with the master landlord. The lease payments under the lease will increase by approximately 3.4% annually through 2017 and, thereafter, will be equal to fair rental value, as defined in the lease, through lease expiration.

Current minimum annual payments under the leases are as follows, as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):



Year Ending December 31,
2015 (six months ending December 31, 2015)	$	1,331
2016	2,682		⁽¹⁾
2017	2,686		⁽²⁾
2018	2,686
2019	2,686
Thereafter	23,856
Total	$	35,927


(1)	Lease payments on The Landmark at One Market lease will be equal to fair rental value from July 2016 through the end of the options lease term. In the table, we have shown the option lease payments for this period based on the stated rate for the month of June 2016 of $162,140.


(2)	Lease payments on the Waikiki Beach Walk lease will be equal to fair rental value from March 2017 through the end of the lease term. In the table, we have shown the lease payments for this period based on the stated rate for the month of February 2017 of $61,690.

We have management agreements with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts or an affiliate thereof (“Outrigger”) pursuant to which Outrigger manages each of the retail and hotel portions of the Waikiki Beach Walk property. Under the management agreement with Outrigger relating to the retail portion of Waikiki Beach Walk (the “retail management agreement”), we pay Outrigger a monthly management fee of 3.0% of net revenues from the retail portion of Waikiki Beach Walk. Pursuant to the terms of the retail management agreement, if the agreement is terminated in certain instances, including our election not to repair damage or destruction at the property, a condemnation or our failure to make required working capital infusions, we would be obligated to pay Outrigger a termination fee equal to the sum of the management fees paid for the two calendar months immediately preceding the termination date. The retail management agreement may not be terminated by us or by Outrigger without cause. Under our management agreement with Outrigger relating to the hotel portion of Waikiki Beach Walk (the “hotel management agreement”), we pay Outrigger a monthly management fee of 6.0% of the hotel's gross operating profit, as well as 3.0% of the hotel's gross revenues; provided that the aggregate management fee payable to Outrigger for any year shall not exceed 3.5% of the hotel's gross revenues for such fiscal year. Pursuant to the terms of the hotel management agreement, if the agreement is terminated in certain instances, including upon a transfer by us of the hotel or upon a default by us under the hotel management agreement, we would be required to pay a cancellation fee calculated by multiplying (1) the management fees for the previous 12 months by (2) (a) eight, if the agreement is terminated in the first 11 years of its term, or (b) four, three, two or one, if the agreement is terminated in the twelfth, thirteenth, fourteenth or fifteenth year, respectively, of its term. The hotel management agreement may not be terminated by us or by Outrigger without cause.

A wholly owned subsidiary of our Operating Partnership, WBW Hotel Lessee LLC, entered into a franchise license agreement with Embassy Suites Franchise LLC, the franchisor of the brand “Embassy Suites™,” to obtain the non-exclusive right to operate the hotel under the Embassy Suites^TM brand for 20 years. The franchise license agreement provides that WBW Hotel Lessee LLC must comply with certain management, operational, record keeping, accounting, reporting and marketing standards and procedures. In connection with this agreement, we are also subject to the terms of a product improvement plan pursuant to which we expect to undertake certain actions to ensure that our hotel's infrastructure is maintained in compliance with the franchisor's brand standards. In addition, we must pay to Embassy Suites Franchise LLC a monthly franchise royalty fee equal to 4.0% of the hotel's gross room revenue through December 2021 and 5.0% of the hotel's gross room revenue thereafter, as well as a monthly program fee equal to 4.0% of the hotel's gross room revenue. If the franchise license is terminated due to our failure to make required improvements or to otherwise comply with its terms, we may be liable to the franchisor for a termination payment, which could be as high as $6.6 million based on operating performance through June 30, 2015.

Our Del Monte Center property has ongoing environmental remediation related to ground water contamination. The environmental issue existed at purchase and remains in remediation. The final stages of the remediation will include routine, long term ground monitoring by the appropriate regulatory agency over the next two to nine years. The work performed is financed through an escrow account funded by the seller upon purchase of the Del Monte Center. We believe the funds in the escrow account are sufficient for the remaining work to be performed. However, if further work is required costing more than the remaining escrow funds, we could be required to pay such overage, although we may have a contractual claim for such costs against the prior owner or our environmental remediation consultant.

In connection with our initial public offering, we entered into tax protection agreements with certain limited partners of our Operating Partnership. These agreements provide that if we dispose of any interest with respect to Carmel Country Plaza, Carmel Mountain Plaza, Del Monte Center, Loma Palisades, Lomas Santa Fe Plaza, Waikele Center or the ICW Plaza portion of Torrey Reserve Campus, in a taxable transaction during the period from the closing of our initial public offering through January 19, 2018, we will indemnify such limited partners for their tax liabilities attributable to their share of the built-in gain that existed with respect to such property interest as of the time of our initial public offering and tax liabilities incurred as a result of the reimbursement payment. Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, the indemnification rights will terminate for any such protected partner that sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes of more than 50% of his or her common units. We have no present intention to sell or otherwise dispose of the properties or interest therein in taxable transactions during the restriction period. If we were to trigger the tax protection provisions under these agreements, we would be required to pay damages in the amount of the taxes owed by these limited partners (plus additional damages in the amount of the taxes incurred as a result of such payment).

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Our properties are located in Southern California, Northern California, Hawaii, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The ability of the tenants to honor the terms of their respective leases is dependent upon the economic, regulatory and social factors affecting the markets in which the tenants operate. Twelve of our consolidated properties are located in Southern California, which exposes us to greater economic risks than if we owned a more geographically diverse portfolio. Tenants in the retail industry accounted for 36.5% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2015. This makes us susceptible to demand for retail rental space and subject to the risks associated with an investment in real estate with a concentration of tenants in the retail industry. Furthermore, tenants in the office industry accounted for 35.9% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2015. This makes us susceptible to demand for office rental space and subject to the risks associated with an investment in real estate with a concentration of tenants in the office industry. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, no tenant accounted for more than 10% of our total rental revenue.

OPERATING LEASES

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Leases [Abstract]

OPERATING LEASES

Our leases with office, retail, mixed-use and residential tenants are classified as operating leases. Leases at our office and retail properties and the retail portion of our mixed-use property generally range from three to ten years (certain leases with anchor tenants may be longer), and in addition to minimum rents, usually provide for cost recoveries for the tenant’s share of certain operating costs and also may include percentage rents based on the tenant’s level of sales achieved. Leases on apartments generally range from 7 to 15 months, with a majority having 12-month lease terms. Rooms at the hotel portion of our mixed-use property are rented on a nightly basis.

As of June 30, 2015, minimum future rentals from noncancelable operating leases, before any reserve for uncollectible amounts and assuming no early lease terminations, at our office and retail properties and the retail portion of our mixed-use property are as follows (in thousands):



Year Ending December 31,
2015 (six months ending December 31, 2015)	$	81,330
2016	158,808
2017	144,029
2018	111,399
2019	76,756
Thereafter	210,212
Total	$	782,534

The above future minimum rentals exclude residential leases, which typically have a term of 12 months or less, and exclude the hotel, as rooms are rented on a nightly basis.

COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue [Abstract]

COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE

The principal components of rental income are as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Minimum rents
Retail	$	18,256	$	17,448	$	36,467	$	34,740
Office	21,533		20,200		42,720		40,436
Multifamily	4,136		3,897		8,170		7,731
Mixed-use	2,577		2,496		5,100		4,966
Cost reimbursement	7,568		6,906		14,605		13,710
Percentage rent	365		391		725		816
Hotel revenue	8,727		7,043		17,735		16,045
Other	390		412		783		831
Total rental income	$	63,552	$	58,793	$	126,305	$	119,275

Minimum rents include $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $1.2 million and $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, to recognize minimum rents on a straight-line basis. In addition, net amortization of above and below market leases included in minimum rents were $0.7 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $1.4 million and $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The principal components of rental expenses are as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Rental operating	$	6,311	$	6,432	$	12,592	$	12,958
Hotel operating	5,563		4,973		11,208		10,526
Repairs and maintenance	2,834		2,872		5,085		4,994
Marketing	486		392		871		782
Rent	618		614		1,232		1,225
Hawaii excise tax	943		835		1,929		1,800
Management fees	450		382		908		835
Total rental expenses	$	17,205	$	16,500	$	33,825	$	33,120

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	6 Months Ended
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS	RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS At ICW Plaza, we lease space to Insurance Company of the West, a California corporation ("ICW"), which is an insurance company majority owned and controlled by Ernest Rady, our Executive Chairman of the Board. Rental revenue recognized on the leases of $1.1 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 is included in rental income. Additionally, on July 1, 2014, we entered into a workers' compensation insurance policy with ICW. The policy premium is approximately $0.4 million for the period July 1, 2014 through July 1, 2015. We renewed this policy with ICW on July 1, 2015 and the premium is approximately $0.2 million for the period July 1, 2015 through July 1, 2016. On March 9, 2015, we entered into a common stock Purchase Agreement with Explorer Insurance Company ("EIC"), an entity owned and controlled by Ernest Rady. The Purchase Agreement provided for the sale by us to EIC, in a private placement, of 200,000 shares of common stock at a price of $40.54 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to us of approximately $8.1 million. The price per share paid by EIC was equal to the closing price of a share of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of the Purchase Agreement. As of June 30, 2015, Mr. Rady and his affiliates owned approximately 10.1% of our outstanding common stock and 23.7% of our outstanding common units, which together represent an approximate 33.7% beneficial interest in our company on a fully diluted basis. The Waikiki Beach Walk entities have a 47.7% investment in WBW CHP LLC, an entity that was formed to, among other things, construct a chilled water plant to provide air conditioning to the property and other adjacent facilities. The operating expenses of WBW CHP LLC are recovered through reimbursements from its members, and reimbursements to WBW CHP LLC of $0.4 million and $0.5 million were made for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are included in rental expenses on the statements of comprehensive income.

SEGMENT REPORTING

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

We evaluate the performance of our segments based on segment profit, which is defined as property revenue less property expenses. We do not use asset information as a measure to assess performance and make decisions to allocate resources. Therefore, depreciation and amortization expense is not allocated among segments. General and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expense and other income and expense are not included in segment profit as our internal reporting addresses these items on a corporate level.

Segment profit is not a measure of operating income or cash flows from operating activities as measured by GAAP, and it is not indicative of cash available to fund cash needs and should not be considered an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Not all companies calculate segment profit in the same manner. We consider segment profit to be an appropriate supplemental measure to net income because it assists both investors and management in understanding the core operations of our properties.

The following table represents operating activity within our reportable segments (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Total Retail
Property revenue	$	24,376		$	23,570		$	48,414		$	46,569
Property expense	(6,258		)	(6,448		)	(12,258		)	(12,506		)
Segment profit	18,118			17,122			36,156			34,063
Total Office
Property revenue	24,036			22,447			47,613			45,305
Property expense	(6,988		)	(6,085		)	(13,809		)	(12,978		)
Segment profit	17,048			16,362			33,804			32,327
Total Multifamily
Property revenue	4,445			4,210			8,755			8,340
Property expense	(1,642		)	(1,554		)	(3,126		)	(2,981		)
Segment profit	2,803			2,656			5,629			5,359
Total Mixed-Use
Property revenue	13,912			11,972			28,022			25,965
Property expense	(8,303		)	(7,542		)	(16,666		)	(15,810		)
Segment profit	5,609			4,430			11,356			10,155
Total segments’ profit	$	43,578		$	40,570		$	86,945		$	81,904

The following table is a reconciliation of segment profit to net income attributable to stockholders (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Total segments’ profit	$	43,578		$	40,570		$	86,945		$	81,904
General and administrative	(4,788		)	(4,635		)	(9,804		)	(9,247		)
Depreciation and amortization	(15,286		)	(18,209		)	(30,393		)	(34,550		)
Interest expense	(11,197		)	(13,439		)	(22,992		)	(27,071		)
Other income (expense), net	(23		)	1,064			(93		)	973
Net income	12,284			5,351			23,663			12,009
Net income attributable to restricted shares	(40		)	(94		)	(83		)	(164		)
Net income attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	(3,536		)	(1,544		)	(6,845		)	(3,530		)
Net income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders	$	8,708		$	3,713		$	16,735		$	8,315

The following table shows net real estate and secured note payable balances for each of the segments (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Net Real Estate
Retail	$	631,593	$	639,456
Office	771,055		757,854
Multifamily	237,969		182,468
Mixed-Use	193,097		195,622
	$	1,833,714	$	1,775,400
Secured Notes Payable ⁽¹⁾
Retail	$	60,371	$	161,975
Office	292,724		426,254
Multifamily	101,444		101,444
Mixed-Use	130,310		130,310
	$	584,849	$	819,983


(1)	Excludes unamortized fair market value adjustments of $5.7 million and $7.2 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Capital expenditures for each segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Capital Expenditures ⁽¹⁾
Retail	$	1,756	$	1,125	$	2,691	$	2,631
Office	14,872		8,590		29,586		15,681
Multifamily ⁽²⁾	29,748		19,763		58,696		41,640
Mixed-Use	166		2,115		537		2,937
	$	46,542	$	31,593	$	91,510	$	62,889


(1)	Capital expenditures represent cash paid for capital expenditures during the period and include leasing commissions paid.


(2)	Multifamily capital expenditures include all capital expenditures incurred for the new development project Lloyd District Portfolio - Phase I, which consists of 657 multifamily units and approximately 47,000 square feet of retail space.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Business and Organization



Retail
Carmel Country Plaza	Del Monte Center
Carmel Mountain Plaza	Geary Marketplace
South Bay Marketplace	The Shops at Kalakaua
Rancho Carmel Plaza	Waikele Center
Lomas Santa Fe Plaza	Alamo Quarry Market
Solana Beach Towne Centre



Office
Torrey Reserve Campus	Lloyd District Portfolio
Solana Beach Corporate Centre	City Center Bellevue
The Landmark at One Market
One Beach Street
First & Main



Multifamily
Loma Palisades
Imperial Beach Gardens
Mariner's Point
Santa Fe Park RV Resort



Mixed-Use
Waikiki Beach Walk Retail and Embassy Suites™ Hotel



Held for Development and/or Construction in Progress
Solana Beach Corporate Centre – Land
Solana Beach – Highway 101 – Land
Torrey Point (formerly Sorrento Pointe) – Land
Torrey Reserve – Land
Lloyd District Portfolio – Land

Basis of Presentation

All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation.

Significant Accounting Policies

Segment Information

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Fair Value Measurements

A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value is as follows:


1.	Level 1 Inputs—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities


2.	Level 2 Inputs—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities


3.	Level 3 Inputs—unobservable inputs

ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES AND ABOVE/BELOW MARKET LEASES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of acquired lease intangibles included in other assets and other liabilities



	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
In-place leases	$	53,302		$	53,967
Accumulated amortization	(37,137		)	(35,336		)
Above market leases	22,267			22,500
Accumulated amortization	(18,064		)	(17,397		)
Acquired lease intangible assets, net	$	20,368		$	23,734
Below market leases	$	70,013		$	70,013
Accumulated accretion	(29,508		)	(27,161		)
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, net	$	40,505		$	42,852

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial liabilities measured at fair value on recurring basis

A summary of our financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015								December 31, 2014
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Deferred compensation liability	$	—	$	1,090	$	—	$	1,090	$	—	$	981	$	—	$	981
Interest rate swap	$	—	$	1,934	$	—	$	1,934	$	—	$	1,448	$	—	$	1,448

Carrying amount and fair value of financial instruments

A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of our secured financial instruments, all of which are based on Level 2 inputs, is as follows (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015				December 31, 2014
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Secured notes payable	$	579,133	$	607,315	$	812,811	$	850,475
Unsecured term loan	$	100,000	$	100,000	$	100,000	$	100,000
Unsecured senior guaranteed notes	$	350,000	$	354,439	$	150,000	$	154,560
Unsecured line of credit	$	30,000	$	30,000	$	—	$	—

OTHER ASSETS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Other Assets

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Leasing commissions, net of accumulated amortization of $22,313 and $20,659 respectively	$	19,335	$	19,484
Acquired above market leases, net	4,203		5,103
Acquired in-place leases, net	16,165		18,631
Lease incentives, net of accumulated amortization of $3,146 and $2,960, respectively	584		740
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,646 and $1,590, respectively	370		453
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,996 and $4,147, respectively	4,777		5,361
Purchase deposit	2,000		—
Prepaid expenses and other	4,176		3,629
Total other assets	$	51,610	$	53,401

DEBT (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of total secured notes payable outstanding

The following is a summary of the Operating Partnership's total unsecured notes payable outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):



Description of Debt	Principal Balance as of				Stated Interest Rate			Stated Maturity Date
Description of Debt	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014		as of June 30, 2015			Stated Maturity Date
Term Loan	$	100,000	$	100,000	Variable		⁽¹⁾	January 9, 2019	⁽²⁾
Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series A	150,000		150,000		4.04	%	⁽³⁾	October 31, 2021
Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series B	100,000		—		4.45	%		February 2, 2025
Senior Guaranteed Notes, Series C	100,000		—		4.50	%		April 1, 2025
Total Unsecured Notes Payable	$	450,000	$	250,000


(1)	The Operating Partnership has entered into an interest rate swap agreement that is intended to fix the interest rate associated with the loan term at approximately 3.08% through its maturity date and extension options, subject to adjustments based on our consolidated leverage ratio.


(2)	The Operating Partnership has an option to extend the term loan up to three times, with each such extension for a 12-month period. The foregoing extension options are exercisable by us subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.


(3)	The Operating Partnership entered into a one-month forward-starting seven-year swap contract on August 19, 2014, which was settled on September 19, 2014 at a gain of approximately $1.6 million. The forward-starting seven-year swap contract was deemed to be a highly effective cash flow hedge, accordingly, the effective interest rate is approximately 3.88% per annum.

The following is a summary of our total secured notes payable outstanding as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (in thousands):



	Principal Balance as of						Stated Interest Rate		Stated Maturity Date
Description of Debt	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014			as of June 30, 2015		Stated Maturity Date
The Shops at Kalakaua ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	$	—		$	19,000		—		May 1, 2015
The Landmark at One Market ⁽¹⁾⁽³⁾	—			133,000			—		July 5, 2015
Del Monte Center ⁽¹⁾⁽⁴⁾	—			82,300			—		July 8, 2015
First & Main ⁽¹⁾	84,500			84,500			3.97	%	July 1, 2016
Imperial Beach Gardens ⁽¹⁾	20,000			20,000			6.16	%	September 1, 2016
Mariner’s Point ⁽¹⁾	7,700			7,700			6.09	%	September 1, 2016
South Bay Marketplace ⁽¹⁾	23,000			23,000			5.48	%	February 10, 2017
Waikiki Beach Walk—Retail ⁽¹⁾	130,310			130,310			5.39	%	July 1, 2017
Solana Beach Corporate Centre III-IV ⁽⁵⁾	36,149			36,376			6.39	%	August 1, 2017
Loma Palisades ⁽¹⁾	73,744			73,744			6.09	%	July 1, 2018
One Beach Street ⁽¹⁾	21,900			21,900			3.94	%	April 1, 2019
Torrey Reserve—North Court ⁽⁵⁾	20,915			21,075			7.22	%	June 1, 2019
Torrey Reserve—VCI, VCII, VCIII ⁽⁵⁾	7,049			7,101			6.36	%	June 1, 2020
Solana Beach Corporate Centre I-II ⁽⁵⁾	11,211			11,302			5.91	%	June 1, 2020
Solana Beach Towne Centre ⁽⁵⁾	37,371			37,675			5.91	%	June 1, 2020
City Center Bellevue ⁽¹⁾	111,000			111,000			3.98	%	November 1, 2022
	584,849			819,983
Unamortized fair value adjustment	(5,716		)	(7,172		)
Total Secured Notes Payable Outstanding	$	579,133		$	812,811


(1)	Interest only.


(2)	Loan repaid in full, without premium or penalty, on February 2, 2015.


(3)	Loan repaid in full, without premium or penalty, on April 6, 2015.


(4)	Loan repaid in full, without premium or penalty, on February 6, 2015.


(5)	Principal payments based on a 30-year amortization schedule.

EQUITY OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of At-the-Market Program

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, the following shares of common stock and related proceeds were sold through the ATM equity programs (in thousands, except per share data):



	Three Months Ended June 30, 2015			Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
Number of shares of common stock issued through ATM programs	1,092,126			1,145,926
Weighted average price per share	$40.65			$40.74

Proceeds, gross	$	44,392		$	46,681
Sales agent compensation	(444		)	(467		)
Offering costs	(213		)	(315		)
Proceeds, net	$	43,735		$	45,899

Dividends declared and paid on shares of common stock and noncontrolling common units

The following table lists the dividends declared and paid on our shares of common stock and noncontrolling common units during the six months ended June 30, 2015:



Period	Amount per Share/Unit		Period Covered	Dividend Paid Date
First Quarter 2015	$	0.2325	January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015	March 27, 2015
Second Quarter 2015	$	0.2325	April 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015	June 26, 2015

Activity of restricted stock awards

The following table summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the six months ended June 30, 2015:



	Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2015	493,539		$	22.01
Granted	5,044		39.64
Vested	(316,119	)	15.80
Forfeited	(8,405	)	33.28
Nonvested at June 30, 2015	174,059		$	33.26

Computation of basic and diluted EPS

The computation of basic and diluted EPS is presented below (dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
NUMERATOR
Net income from operations	$	12,284		$	5,351		$	23,663		$	12,009
Less: Net income attributable to restricted shares	(40		)	(94		)	(83		)	(164		)
Less: Income from operations attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	(3,536		)	(1,544		)	(6,845		)	(3,530		)
Net income attributable to common stockholders—basic	$	8,708		$	3,713		$	16,735		$	8,315
Income from operations attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. common stockholders—basic	$	8,708		$	3,713		$	16,735		$	8,315
Plus: Income from operations attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	3,536			1,544			6,845			3,530
Net income attributable to common stockholders—diluted	$	12,244		$	5,257		$	23,580		$	11,845
DENOMINATOR
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic	44,092,631			41,816,379			43,758,055			41,202,993
Effect of dilutive securities—conversion of Operating Partnership units	17,899,516			17,905,257			17,900,595			17,907,457
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted	61,992,147			59,721,636			61,658,650			59,110,450

Earnings per common share, basic	$	0.20		$	0.09		$	0.38		$	0.20
Earnings per common share, diluted	$	0.20		$	0.09		$	0.38		$	0.20

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Current minimum annual payments under the leases

Current minimum annual payments under the leases are as follows, as of June 30, 2015 (in thousands):



Year Ending December 31,
2015 (six months ending December 31, 2015)	$	1,331
2016	2,682		⁽¹⁾
2017	2,686		⁽²⁾
2018	2,686
2019	2,686
Thereafter	23,856
Total	$	35,927


(1)	Lease payments on The Landmark at One Market lease will be equal to fair rental value from July 2016 through the end of the options lease term. In the table, we have shown the option lease payments for this period based on the stated rate for the month of June 2016 of $162,140.


(2)	Lease payments on the Waikiki Beach Walk lease will be equal to fair rental value from March 2017 through the end of the lease term. In the table, we have shown the lease payments for this period based on the stated rate for the month of February 2017 of $61,690.

COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Operating Leases, Income Statement, Lease Revenue [Abstract]

Principal components of rental income

The principal components of rental income are as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Minimum rents
Retail	$	18,256	$	17,448	$	36,467	$	34,740
Office	21,533		20,200		42,720		40,436
Multifamily	4,136		3,897		8,170		7,731
Mixed-use	2,577		2,496		5,100		4,966
Cost reimbursement	7,568		6,906		14,605		13,710
Percentage rent	365		391		725		816
Hotel revenue	8,727		7,043		17,735		16,045
Other	390		412		783		831
Total rental income	$	63,552	$	58,793	$	126,305	$	119,275

Principal components of rental expenses

The principal components of rental expenses are as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Rental operating	$	6,311	$	6,432	$	12,592	$	12,958
Hotel operating	5,563		4,973		11,208		10,526
Repairs and maintenance	2,834		2,872		5,085		4,994
Marketing	486		392		871		782
Rent	618		614		1,232		1,225
Hawaii excise tax	943		835		1,929		1,800
Management fees	450		382		908		835
Total rental expenses	$	17,205	$	16,500	$	33,825	$	33,120

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of segments operating activity

The following table represents operating activity within our reportable segments (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Total Retail
Property revenue	$	24,376		$	23,570		$	48,414		$	46,569
Property expense	(6,258		)	(6,448		)	(12,258		)	(12,506		)
Segment profit	18,118			17,122			36,156			34,063
Total Office
Property revenue	24,036			22,447			47,613			45,305
Property expense	(6,988		)	(6,085		)	(13,809		)	(12,978		)
Segment profit	17,048			16,362			33,804			32,327
Total Multifamily
Property revenue	4,445			4,210			8,755			8,340
Property expense	(1,642		)	(1,554		)	(3,126		)	(2,981		)
Segment profit	2,803			2,656			5,629			5,359
Total Mixed-Use
Property revenue	13,912			11,972			28,022			25,965
Property expense	(8,303		)	(7,542		)	(16,666		)	(15,810		)
Segment profit	5,609			4,430			11,356			10,155
Total segments’ profit	$	43,578		$	40,570		$	86,945		$	81,904

Reconciliation of segment profit to net income attributable to stockholders

The following table is a reconciliation of segment profit to net income attributable to stockholders (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Total segments’ profit	$	43,578		$	40,570		$	86,945		$	81,904
General and administrative	(4,788		)	(4,635		)	(9,804		)	(9,247		)
Depreciation and amortization	(15,286		)	(18,209		)	(30,393		)	(34,550		)
Interest expense	(11,197		)	(13,439		)	(22,992		)	(27,071		)
Other income (expense), net	(23		)	1,064			(93		)	973
Net income	12,284			5,351			23,663			12,009
Net income attributable to restricted shares	(40		)	(94		)	(83		)	(164		)
Net income attributable to unitholders in the Operating Partnership	(3,536		)	(1,544		)	(6,845		)	(3,530		)
Net income attributable to American Assets Trust, Inc. stockholders	$	8,708		$	3,713		$	16,735		$	8,315

Net real estate and secured note payable balances by segments

The following table shows net real estate and secured note payable balances for each of the segments (in thousands):



	June 30, 2015		December 31, 2014
Net Real Estate
Retail	$	631,593	$	639,456
Office	771,055		757,854
Multifamily	237,969		182,468
Mixed-Use	193,097		195,622
	$	1,833,714	$	1,775,400
Secured Notes Payable ⁽¹⁾
Retail	$	60,371	$	161,975
Office	292,724		426,254
Multifamily	101,444		101,444
Mixed-Use	130,310		130,310
	$	584,849	$	819,983


(1)	Excludes unamortized fair market value adjustments of $5.7 million and $7.2 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.

Capital expenditures for each segment

Capital expenditures for each segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (in thousands):



	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015		2014		2015		2014
Capital Expenditures ⁽¹⁾
Retail	$	1,756	$	1,125	$	2,691	$	2,631
Office	14,872		8,590		29,586		15,681
Multifamily ⁽²⁾	29,748		19,763		58,696		41,640
Mixed-Use	166		2,115		537		2,937
	$	46,542	$	31,593	$	91,510	$	62,889


(1)	Capital expenditures represent cash paid for capital expenditures during the period and include leasing commissions paid.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	6 Months Ended
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)	Jun. 30, 2015 Segment Room Employee Property
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of employees	131
Office, retail, multifamily, and mixed-use Operating properties	23
Properties held for development	5
Number of operating segments	4
Room in mixed-use segment all-suite hotel	369

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Supplement Disclosures Related to Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Total interest costs incurred	$ 27,768	$ 29,121
Interest capitalized	4,776	2,050
Interest expense	22,992	27,071
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized	20,480	25,244
Cash paid for income taxes	382	319
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities for construction in progress	(5,052)	656
Accrued leasing commissions	$ (448)	$ 154

ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES AND ABOVE/BELOW MARKET LEASES Acquired Lease Intangibles and Leasing Costs Included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired above market leases, net	$ 4,203	$ 5,103
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(1,646)	(1,590)
Below market leases	70,013	70,013
Below market leases, accumulated amortization	(29,508)	(27,161)
Acquired lease intangible liabilities, net	40,505	42,852
Leases, Acquired-in-Place
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired above market leases, net	53,302	53,967
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(37,137)	(35,336)
Above Market Leases
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired above market leases, net	22,267	22,500
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(18,064)	(17,397)
Lease Agreements
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired lease intangible assets, net	$ 20,368	$ 23,734

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended					6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015 Interest Rate Swap	Jun. 30, 2015 Interest Rate Swap	Jun. 30, 2015 Interest Rate Swap Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities	Jan. 09, 2014 Amended and Restated Credit Facility	Jun. 30, 2015 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	Dec. 31, 2014 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2	Jun. 30, 2015 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 Minimum	Jun. 30, 2015 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 Maximum
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Unsecured notes payable	$ 450,000	$ 250,000				$ 100,000
Fair value of interest rate swap	1,934	1,448			1,934		1,934	1,448
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives			$ (457)	$ 486
Fair value assumptions, interest rate									3.63%	5.69%

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Financial Liabilities Fair Value Measurement on a Recurring Basis (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation liability	$ 1,090	$ 981
Fair value of interest rate swap	1,934	1,448
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation liability	0	0
Fair value of interest rate swap	0	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation liability	1,090	981
Fair value of interest rate swap	1,934	1,448
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Deferred compensation liability	0	0
Fair value of interest rate swap	$ 0	$ 0

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Secured notes payable \| Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 579,133	$ 812,811
Secured notes payable \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	607,315	850,475
Unsecured term loan \| Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	100,000	100,000
Unsecured term loan \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	100,000	100,000
Unsecured senior guaranteed notes \| Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	350,000	150,000
Unsecured senior guaranteed notes \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	354,439	154,560
Unsecured line of credit \| Carrying Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	30,000	0
Unsecured line of credit \| Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 30,000	$ 0

DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING (Details) (USD $)			6 Months Ended
DERIVATIVE AND HEDGING (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015 Interest Rate Swap Designated as Hedging Instrument Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Derivative fixed interest rate (in percent)			3.08%
Notional Amount			$ 100,000,000
Effective Date			Jan. 09, 2014
Maturity Date			Jan. 09, 2019
Fair Value	$ 1,934,000	$ 1,448,000	$ 1,934,000

OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Leasing commissions, net of accumulated amortization of $22,313 and $20,659 respectively	$ 19,335	$ 19,484
Acquired above market leases, net	4,203	5,103
Acquired in-place leases, net	16,165	18,631
Lease incentives, net of accumulated amortization of $3,146 and $2,960, respectively	584	740
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,646 and $1,590, respectively	370	453
Debt issuance costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,996 and $4,147, respectively	4,777	5,361
Purchase deposit	2,000	0
Prepaid expenses and other	4,176	3,629
Total other assets	$ 51,610	$ 53,401

OTHER ASSETS (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Leasing commissions, accumulative amortization	$ 22,313	$ 20,659
Lease incentives, accumulated amortization	3,146	2,960
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization	1,646	1,590
Debt issuance costs, accumulated amortization	$ 3,996	$ 4,147

OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED CREDITS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquired below market leases, net	$ 40,505	$ 42,852
Prepaid rent and deferred revenue	7,189	7,288
Interest rate swap liability	1,934	1,448
Deferred rent expense and lease intangible	523	584
Deferred compensation	1,090	981
Deferred tax liability	219	219
Straight-line rent liability	2,344	2,533
Other liabilities	78	88
Total other liabilities and deferred credits, net	$ 53,882	$ 55,993

DEBT (Details) (USD $)				0 Months Ended								0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
DEBT (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 09, 2014 Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility Base Rate	Jan. 09, 2014 Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)	Jan. 09, 2014 Future Year Period Two Unsecured line of credit	Jan. 09, 2014 Future Year Period Two Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 Future Year Period One Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility	Jun. 30, 2015 American Assets Trust, L.P.	Dec. 31, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P.	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Amended and Restated Credit Facility	Oct. 31, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured senior guaranteed notes Note Purchase Agreement	Oct. 31, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured senior guaranteed notes Note Purchase Agreement	Oct. 31, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Senior Notes, Series A Note Purchase Agreement	Oct. 31, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Senior Notes, Series B Note Purchase Agreement	Oct. 31, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Senior Notes, Series C Note Purchase Agreement	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility Revolving Credit Facility Extension_Option	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Revolving Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility Base Rate	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility Extension_Option	Jun. 30, 2015 American Assets Trust, L.P. Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Minimum Amended and Restated Credit Facility Base Rate Revolving Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Minimum Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Revolving Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Minimum Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Minimum Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility Base Rate	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Maximum Amended and Restated Credit Facility Base Rate Revolving Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Maximum Unsecured line of credit Amended and Restated Credit Facility London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) Revolving Credit Facility	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Maximum Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Maximum Unsecured term loan Amended and Restated Credit Facility Base Rate	Jan. 09, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P. Interest Rate Swap Cash Flow Hedging
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount of debt													$ 350,000,000	$ 150,000,000	$ 100,000,000	$ 100,000,000
Stated Interest Rate														4.00%	4.00%	5.00%
Partial debt repayment, minimum percentage of principal (in percent)												5.00%
Full debt repayment percentage of principal plus a Make-Whole Amount (in percent)												100.00%
Revolving credit facility borrowing limit, maximum borrowing capacity											350,000,000						250,000,000			100,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Allowable Additional Borrowing Capacity											250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis					LIBOR													LIBOR	base rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate																						0.35%	1.35%	1.30%	0.30%	0.95%	1.95%	1.90%	0.90%
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis, One																			prime rate
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis, Two																			federal funds rate
Debt Instrument, Variable Rate Basis, Three																			Eurodollar
Debt Instrument, Spread on Variable Rate Basis, Two				0.50%
Debt Instrument, Spread on Variable Rate Basis, Three				1.00%
Debt extension options																	2			3
Debt Instrument, Extension Term																	6 months			12 months
Unsecured line of credit	30,000,000	0							30,000,000	0	100,000,000										30,000,000
Interest rate on derivative																														3.08%
Maximum leverage ratio of revolving credit facility (in percent)			60.00%
Maximum secured leverage ratio on revolving credit facility (in percent)							40.00%	45.00%
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio on revolving credit facility (in percent)						1.5
Minimum Unsecured Interest Coverage Ratio						175.00%
Maximum Unsecured Leverage Ratio			60.00%
Minimum Tangible Net Worth			$ 721,160,000
Percent of net proceeds of any additional equity issuances in relation to net proceeds as of Offering			75.00%
Maximum Recourse Indebtedness of Total Asset Value			15.00%
Percentage limit on annual distributions in relation to funds from operations			95.00%

DEBT - Summary of Total Secured Notes Payable Outstanding (Details) (American Assets Trust, L.P., USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Dec. 31, 2014

Shops At Kalakaua

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	6 Months Ended
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	Jun. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On June 19, 2015, we entered into an agreement for purchase and sale and joint escrow instructions, as amended, for the disposition of Rancho Carmel Plaza located in San Diego, California for approximately $12.7 million (excluding closing costs and credits). This disposition is subject to due diligence and customary closing conditions and we can offer no assurance that it will close on the terms described herein, or at all. On July 24, 2015, the property was classified as held for sale at the completion of the buyer's due diligence review and acceptance of the terms of the sale.

PARTNERS CAPITAL OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, L.P. (Details)	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015 Common Shares	Jun. 30, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P.	Jun. 30, 2015 American Assets Trust, L.P.	Jun. 30, 2014 American Assets Trust, L.P.	Jun. 30, 2015 American Assets Trust, L.P. Common Shares	Jun. 30, 2015 Operating Partnership Units	Jun. 30, 2014 Operating Partnership Units	Jun. 30, 2015 Operating Partnership Units	Jun. 30, 2015 Operating Partnership Units American Assets Trust, L.P.
Capital Unit [Line Items]
Noncontrolling common units				17,899,516
Percentage of ownership interests classified as noncontrolling				28.60%
Conversion of operating partnership units (in shares)		5,741				5,741
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of EPS	419,024,000		431,059	211,526	419,024		176,767	431,059	211,526,000	176,767

EQUITY OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. - ATM Equity Program (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015 At The Market Equity Program	Jun. 30, 2015 At The Market Equity Program	Jun. 30, 2015 Commissions At The Market Equity Program	Jun. 30, 2015 Commissions At The Market Equity Program	Jun. 30, 2015 Other Offering Costs At The Market Equity Program	Jun. 30, 2015 Other Offering Costs At The Market Equity Program
Equity [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock issued through ATM programs			1,092,126	1,145,926
Weighted average price per share			$ 40.65	$ 40.74
Proceeds, gross			$ 44,392	$ 46,681
Payments of stock issuance costs					(444)	(467)	(213)	(315)
Proceeds, net	$ 54,007	$ 69,909	$ 43,735	$ 45,899

EQUITY OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. - Dividends Declare and Paid on Shares on Common Stock and Noncontrolling Common Units (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Dividends Period	Second Quarter 2015	First Quarter 2015
Amount per Share/Unit	$ 0.2325	$ 0.2325
Dividends Period Covered	April 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015	January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015
Dividends Payable, Date to be Paid	Jun. 26, 2015	Mar. 27, 2015

EQUITY OF AMERICAN ASSETS TRUST, INC. - Summary of Activity of Restricted Stock Awards (Details) (Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Beginning, Shares	493,539
Granted, Shares	5,044
Vested, Shares	(316,119)
Forfeited, Shares	(8,405)
Nonvested, End of year, shares	174,059
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested, Beginning, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 22.01
Granted, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 39.64
Vested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 15.80
Forfeited, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 33.28
Nonvested, End of Year, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 33.26

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 Property	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Termination payment	$ 6.6
Percentage, partner's common units	50.00%
Number of consolidated properties located in Southern California	12
Maximum percentage of total revenue provided by any single tenant	10.00%	10.00%
The Land Mark at One Market
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of lease extension options	3
Years, lease extension options length (in years)	5 years
Quicksilver
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percent annual lease amount increase (in percent)	3.40%
Waikiki Beach Walk - Retail
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Property management fee, percent (in percent)	3.00%
Outrigger Hotels
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Property management fee, percent (in percent)	6.00%
Number of calendar months termination fee is based	2 months
Maximum percentage of hotel's fiscal year gross revenues paid for aggregate yearly management fee	3.50%
Previous months of management fees	12 months
Hotel management agreement default penalty factor of previous twelve months of management fees in first 11 years of term	8
Years in hotel management agreement term	11 years
Hotel management agreement default penalty factor of previous twelve months of management fees in twelfth year of term	4
Hotel management agreement default penalty factor of previous twelve months of management fees in thirteenth year of term	3
Hotel management agreement default penalty factor of previous twelve months of management fees in fourteenth year of term	2
Hotel management agreement default penalty factor of previous twelve months of management fees in fifteenth year of term	1
Outrigger Hotels \| Future Year Period One
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years in hotel management agreement term	15 years
Outrigger Hotels \| Future Year Period Two
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years in hotel management agreement term	14 years
Outrigger Hotels \| Future Year Period Three
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years in hotel management agreement term	13 years
Outrigger Hotels \| Future Year Period Four
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years in hotel management agreement term	12 years
Outrigger Hotels \| Maximum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Property management fee, percent (in percent)	3.00%
Wbw Hotel Lessee Llc
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years of contract	20 years
Percentage of hotel occupancy gross revenue paid for program fee	4.00%
Wbw Hotel Lessee Llc \| Future Time Period Prior to 12-31-2021
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of hotel occupancy gross revenue paid for franchise royalty fee	4.00%
Wbw Hotel Lessee Llc \| Future Time Period After 12-31-2021
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of hotel occupancy gross revenue paid for franchise royalty fee	5.00%
Del Monte Center \| Maximum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years, environmental remediation length	9 years
Del Monte Center \| Minimum
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Years, environmental remediation length	2 years
Total Revenues \| Retail
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue provided by retail tenants	36.50%
Total Revenues \| Office
Commitment And Contingencies [Line Items]
Percentage of total revenue provided by retail tenants	35.90%

OPERATING LEASES (Details)	6 Months Ended
OPERATING LEASES (Details)	Jun. 30, 2015 M
Leases [Abstract]
Years, minimum term range of office and retail leases	3 years
Years, maximum term range of office and retail leases	10 years
Months, minimum term of apartment leases	7 months
Months, maximum term of apartment leases	15 months
Future minimum rentals term, maximum	12

OPERATING LEASES - Minimum Future Rentals from Noncancelable Operating Leases (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2015
Leases [Abstract]
2015 (six months ending December 31, 2015)	$ 81,330
2016	158,808
2017	144,029
2018	111,399
2019	76,756
Thereafter	210,212
Total	$ 782,534

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended											0 Months Ended
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015 WBW CHP LLC	Jun. 30, 2014 WBW CHP LLC	Jun. 30, 2015 Common Shares	Jun. 30, 2015 ICW Inc Board of Directors Chairman	Jun. 30, 2014 ICW Inc Board of Directors Chairman	Jul. 01, 2015 ICW Inc Board of Directors Chairman	Jul. 01, 2014 ICW Inc Board of Directors Chairman	Jun. 30, 2015 ICW Inc Common Shares Board of Directors Chairman	Jun. 30, 2015 ICW Inc Member Units Board of Directors Chairman	Mar. 09, 2015 Explorer Insurance Company Private Placement Board of Directors Chairman	Mar. 09, 2015 Explorer Insurance Company Private Placement Board of Directors Chairman
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total rental income	$ 63,552,000	$ 58,793,000	$ 126,305,000	$ 119,275,000				$ 1,100,000	$ 1,100,000
Prepaid Insurance										200,000	400,000
Common shares issued (in shares)							1,345,926							200,000
Share price (in dollars per share)															$ 40.54
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock														8,100,000
Percentage of ownership interests classified as noncontrolling								33.70%				10.10%	23.70%
Investment in WBW CHP LLC (in percent)			47.70%
Amount Recovered For Reimbursements Of Operating Expense For Related Party					$ 400,000	$ 500,000

SEGMENT REPORTING (Details)	6 Months Ended
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details)	Jun. 30, 2015 Segment Room
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	4
Room in mixed-use segment all-suite hotel	369

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Rancho Carmel Plaza, Held-for-sale, Subsequent Event, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 24, 2015
Rancho Carmel Plaza \| Held-for-sale \| Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consideration receivable for disposal of assets	$ 12.7