Los Angeles Shopping

Universal City Walk

#13 of 832 things to do in Los Angeles

#6 of 3198 shopping in North America

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Good for: tourists, killing time

  • Address
    • 1000 Universal City Dr
  • Transport
    • Universal City
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 818-622-4455
  • Hours
    • 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm Fri & Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Universal City Walk

With flashing video screens, oversized facades and garish color combinations, City Walk hovers beside Universal Studios like a reject from the Blade Runner –meets– Willy Wonka school of architecture. Opened in 1993 as a shopping adjunct to the theme park, this outdoor mall evolved into a local hangout that can feel like a middle-school mecca on weekends. Its 65 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues offer a mix of mid- and lowbrow attractions, with low leading by a nose. Beyond the knickknack stores and chains, the new Dodgers Clubhouse (818-761-5677) stands out with its Dodgers-related clothing and accessories – including bats broken during games. The courtyard balcony at Karl Strauss Brewery is primo for people-watching while sipping a hefeweizen. Parking costs $12; one hour free with validation.

 

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    Worth briefly checking out

    ridermike recommends this,

    I was having my motorcycle serviced in North Hollywood and I asked what I could do for the 4 hours it was going to take, and they said I could check this place out, so I did. It's ok, a decent way to spend ~2+ hours if you're in the area. It has brightly colored shops and neat quirky touristy things and some nice places to eat/drink. Quite photographic. Would I go out of my way to come here? Maybe once. Would I eagerly want to go back? Probably not.

    Good for: tourists, killing time

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