-One of my favorite outlet mall there is. I always find good deals here. It is worth visiting around the holidays because that's when they have the beat deals. -My boyfriend and myself always come around here whenever we are looking for new clothes or need to gift something to someone. They have high end stores as well as small retail shops. Favorites are Nike, Under Armour, ASICS, and Reebok. They also have a Kate Spade and Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Disney, Timberland, Gap, Lucky Jeans and tons more. -They have a nice small food court as well and the only restaurant in the mall is a Ruby's diner. They do have a Starbucks shop for those coffee addicts. Parking lot of huge. There is also a structure near by but it does get full quickly during the weekends or holidays. When is really bad they have empty lots a little further away where you have a walk a little for overflow parking. But is worth it rather than being stuck inside the crazy parking lot looking for parking and they offer a small shuttle service to take you to the mall. -Worth checking the mall out. You will find everything that you need here. A lot of good deals and stores to check out. read more

I go to Citadel way too often. They expanded this place and I think they are still expanding. The parking is always crowded but I always find a spot easily. You will find a parking as long as you are willing to walk. Don't be lazy. Some of my favorite stores: BCBG: I like their party dresses, sweaters and shoes. Ann Taylor: Sometimes they have decent work outfits. Benetton: Cute skirts and cheap suits. I hate how they follow you around like little puppies and they always say how good you look in the outfits. I looked at myself in the mirror and I knew they were not telling the truth. Guess: Cute and sexy heels. Kenneth Cole: I like their dresses and shoes. Marciano: Sexy clothes and shoes. Banana Republic: omgosh the body lotion is amazing. One of my faves. Kids stuff: Carters, Kids Supercenter, OshKosh, Strasburg Children, Toys R Us and recently opened Sprockets Kids. The food court is decent. Giant Christmas tree during holiday seasons. 4 stars!! I am a fan!! Not as good as Cabazon outlet but it's not too far. read more

For those who love to shop; outlets are a gifts from the Gods encompassing a wide variety of high-end designer stores, more accessible middle-ground shops, and food galore at (supposedly) cheaper prices. Or are they? Clearly some outlet malls are better than others (as with all things in life). How do the famous Citadel Outlets rate? Let's find out. If you live in LA and you haven't seen the Citadel Outlets while driving south on the 5 freeway to Orange County, then you must be blind. There is no other valid excuse to miss a giant structure which looks the entrance gates to an old Roman gladiator arena. It's huge and conveys the message that the Citadel is grand and ornate. Sadly, this isn't the case. Yes, the Citadel is clean and not too bad on the eyes (although I think the Grove and Americana -- which aren't even outlets-- are much better). Yes, they have a plethora of stores from American Eagle, Gap, Wet Seal, H & M, Papaya, and Levis to Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Coach, Michael Kors, and Calvin Klein. Don't let the list fool you though because the Citadel isn't that great. Why, you ask? First of all, none of these stores offer great deal which is what you expect at outlet shopping. I went into several stores and all were priced either the SAME or HIGHER than their equivalent stores at regular malls! H & M? Same! Levis? HIGHER than their jeans at Macy's and JC Penney! Even something as stupid as Hanes boxers (yes, there is a Hanes store at the Citadel) was TWICE the price for the same count at Target! My boyfriend was rightfully appalled. The prices are ridiculous and really doesn't make any sense. The service at each store wasn't that great either. Some of the shops had employees who welcomed me to their store or asked if I needed help but overall the service was equal to a neighborhood mall at best and even less than that at worst. I just expected a little more in terms of customer service. The Citadel has a wide variety of eateries such as Subway, Ruby's Diner, Sbarro, Roll It Sushi, Panda Express, Fresca's Mexican Grill, etc. So at least you can satisfy your hunger pangs with some greasy mall food. Parking is difficult only because there are so many cars/people but there are plenty of lots in front of the stores and a multilevel garage. The Citadel is also easy to navigate in terms of the set-up and large side walks so patrons can walk in loops easily. There isn't much else to say about the Citadel as it is a HUGE let down and not one I would return to because I can get better prices at my local mall. I really don't understand the wonders of this place unless it is for holiday sales. Basically the Citadel is a bust in terms of outlet shopping. Apparently, we weren't as blessed by the shopping gods as we thought we were. read more

If you are buying from higher end outlets - this place is fantastic. If your have have a late night flight this is a fantastic idea. They pick you up from your hotel (make sure you get there as soon as the shops open) and take you to the airport for your departing flight. The VIP treatment is worth the cost with storage of your bags, shopping and supply of drinks and snacks - they even give you some shopping vouchers (an improvement would be to supply some fruit). There is Armani, Nike, Asic, Tommy H, Calvin Klein etc. read more

This is an good outlet though is not like you'll get a very amazing deal. During holidays it can get very crowded. I wish they have more food option though inside the outlet and more brand name stores. I really have nothing to say about this outlet though but u can find some deals here. Most of the stores I've been to have great customer service. read more

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Oh Citadel, how you've grown up! I'm totally dating myself by saying I used to come here "back in the day", way back in the 90's when Citadel had so little to offer. It has grown up and expanded and I can't believe how much it's grown (I sound like an old lady talking about the grandchild she hasn't seen in 5 or 10 years!). Moving on... Fast forward to Citadel today; tons of outlet stores, it's moved up to more moderate and higher demand labels and stores. Tons of retail stores from Carter's to Old Navy, Nike and Under Armour, Columbia, and of course I can't leave out Coach and Michael Kors. I love to laugh at the ridiculous lines for both those stores. I'm not going to knock the outlet stores, I love a good deal with some degree of quality and if I don't have to pay full price it's even better. Now to the reality of Citadel. It's packed. Parking is a pain. It will do you good to walk so just drive straight to the end of the lot and park and hoof it. You'll make it to Citadel stores in less than 5 minutes. I promise. Next, you will read in every review how "GHETTO!!!" this place is. I'll admit, YES, the crowd is not what you would find in Beverly Hills, Irvine, ETC. What do you EFFING expect? Citadel Outlets is in the lovely city of Commerce, surrounded by East Los Angeles, Maywood, Pico Rivera, and all the other primarily Hispanic/Latino neighborhoods. They're hard working people, they're spending their money, they're fueling the economy. Don't want ghetto? Then move out of LA County. 3 Stars because it's not the best, not the worst. You'll find what you need, clean bathrooms to boot, and a smallish food court. My advice? If you can hoof it there during a weekday, PLEASE do so and save yourself the headache of the weekend mayhem. read more

I'm a big fan of The Citadel Factory Stores. I've been shopping there on and off for a long, long time. I usually stop by after work and buy at least a pretzel and a lemonade at Auntie Annie's before I commence with the shop-a-thon. Today, I bought a blouse at Van Heusen, tried on a jeans skirt at Jones New York, but found it was too big and they didn't have my size. I then crossed the yard and went into Benetton looking for the jeans skirt like they had in the window, but they didn't have my size either. Leggs-Hanes-Bali was having a "buy 3 get 1 free" sale on Hanes multipacks of socks and undies which I took advantage of and for me worked out to be $1.13 a pair - a great price. I also picked up a pair of Levi's in *my* tiny size at The Levi's Outlet and checked out the almost bare Le Creuset who announced they are going to remodel their store. The designer colors of the KitchenAid stand mixers in the window at the Kitchen Collection caught my eye, too - $199. On the northern most side of the units, they are building another wing of 36 more shops scheduled to open in the Fall 2010, just in time for your Christmas shopping pleasure. Now there's a sign of economic recovery. It was also nice to see the City of Commerce Sheriff cruising the parking lot while on my way back to the car. read more

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I have only been to this outlet a handful of times, but if i have a specific purchase in mind, I'll come here and save a little cash. I appreciate the Citadel best right when it opens. I am telling you there is nothing like shopping in a clean, hassle-free and calm setting. BTW: I like a good deal, but if I wanted to deal with piles of unfolded shirts and shoes in disarray I could go to a Ross! Highlights of Citadel Outlets: - clean, spacious bathrooms - good mix of male/female/home stores. - a Starbucks with semi-fast service - great sales at Nike and Columbia Not so great: - weird entrance and sometimes they put orange cones up so you can't cut across the lot =/ - too many spots saved for valet - not enough stores - disorganized food court The parking lot can get insane, but take my advice and get there at 10 AM to avoid all that craziness. This outlet is still a nice place to shop when you are in the area, want to pick up a specific item and don't want to pay full price. read more

My husband introduced me to Citadel outlets & now Im hooked! Big mistake my love!! Lol!! Good thing its quite a mission to get there - 4 LA freeways - or else we would be living under a bridge!! Well my advice is to get there early - before the crowd & before the sun comes out (caliente, caliente)! This is not a place to leisurely walk around & window shop! You should know what you want, where to go, get in and get out! For men and women - there is a Hurley, ALDO, Steve Madden, Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, MK, Kate Spade, Guess... to name a few. Children - Stride Rite, Carters, Toys R Us, Old Navy, Gap. Restrooms are very nice, clean and private- you get your own little room basically and they have big Family Rooms as well - so convenient - I love it!! They get the most points for that!! read more

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Very nice outlets to go out to and check out. Always very good deals and it's just a nice place to chill and hang out.

It's been almost 6+ years since I last visited The Citadel Outlets. I was very pleased with all new changes, store additions, quality of merchandise, and the great sale prices. I didn't park in the parking garage but instead valet my car in the back lot. I felt $5 was worth not having to spend the time looking for a spot. I definitely will be coming back to the Citadel often. There were some really great deals at PacSun, H&M, Nike, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, Fragrance Perfume, and Kate Spade. Since I hadn't been there in awhile, I stopped by the customer service area to pick up a map. They gave me a really nice shopping bag that contained a VIP card and with a bunch of coupons. The VIP card allows a person to get a deeper discount and access to the VIP lounge. The VIP lounge is a really nice place to visit for shoppers... to rest, grab a snack, and fuel up for more shopping. All in all, I was really impressed and will be visiting The Citadel Outlets again soon. read more

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Ok, so this outlet came a LONG way from what it used to be back in the days. They now have stores like H&M, Banana Republic, Sunglass Hut, NIke, Reebok, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Le Creuset, Gap, etc.... Driving along the 5 freeway from LA to OC, I would always pass by this outlet but didn't feel the need to check it out from the awful memories of this ghetto "outlet". Not having much plans today, my mom and I decided check out the new stores. For an ordinary Saturday, this outlet was PACKED. Parking took a while but finally found a spot in the back. I couldn't believe how much they have expanded this place! Naturally, I was looking forward to some great deals from reading 40% off from most stores. BIG disappointment was the price even after the 40% off sale. For an outlet, they were more pricier than TJ Maxx or Nordstrom's rack. They were even more $$ compared to the sales rack at the mall. I did end up getting two sweaters just because they were cute but I wasn't happy with the price. It's a nice place to come by and stroll along with your dog one lazy weekend but I wouldn't have any high expectations with the price. 1 star- price 2 star-parking 3 star-selection 4 star-service 5 star-variety of stores read more

The Citadel Outlets is a great place to shop for clothing and other stuff. It's located near the 5 Freeway in the City of Commerce. They have great variety of stores. They have Quiksilver, Ugg Australia, Coach, Hurley, Nike, and so much more. I love it there. It can get pretty busy during night time and weekend, especially on the holiday season. But it's worth going to for certain stores that have some sales going on. I've been here a few time to hang out and check out some stores. It's not too bad. Would shop at the Citadel again. read more

I love this place many options to chose from when it comes to shopping if your in Los Angeles Area found everything I needed for me and my kids read more

Like everyone else mentioned, parking was a bit of a hassle. What surprised me was there was no parking garage, but instead an endless vast parking lot where people race to the next car backing up. We ended up walking far, but it didn't kill us. Stores we went to: Under Armour: Decent store, prices are still somewhat high. However if you look in clearance section, my boyfriend ended up buying a pair of compression shorts for only $11 (normally $24.99). Foreign Exchange: LOVE this store! What a gem! I went crazy here - they had pants for $5 (and no they aren't the nasty clearance items nobody wants either... the selection is very good!). Never been in a Foreign Exchange store, but will be back for sure. it wasn't messy like H&M, and had an edgier fashion. My deals were buying 2 pairs of pants for $24. Guess: Go to the very back of the store, as they have a whole wall with items that are already marked down, and a sign saying an additional 50% off! However, the sizes here are wack, if you're a popsicle, then you're good, however if you have quadzillas (muscle-y legs) or are just plain fat, you're outta luck. Think of the sizes like Abercrombie & Fitch. My deal: one pair of skinnies for $24 (normally $90). I was stoked. H&M: God damnit I hate this store. It's so messy, and a clusterfuck of people. It's hard for me to shop here if I have to really dig around other clothes to find something I like - literally when you walk in, you will see piles of clothes stacked on other shelves because people never put anything back. Shit is everyyyyywhere. I didn't get anything. My boyfriend ended up getting: $49 2 button up T-shirts, and a pair of slim fit pants. Which is pretty decent. But I hate this store. Nike: Worthless store. HORRIBLE selection. Prices aren't that low either. Sports bras are still around $30 (and that's clearance). Converse: Meh. Kitchen Collection: I ventured inside here looking for glasslock tupperware. No such luck though. I didn't end up going elsewhere, but would have loved going into Coach, Michael Kors, Vitamin World, Juicy, and so much more. It was very busy when we went on a Saturday so bring water, because the food court is far, and you'll get thirsty. read more

The Citadel Outlet isn't very good in terms of selection and deals your might find at mega Outlets in So Cal like Cabazon and Camarillo, but considering the city of Commerce doesn't have a mall, this place serves the retail needs of the people who live and work nearby. Though I have been here a dozen or so times, I haven't visited all of the stores but I have made a short list of a few of my favorite stores. Best stores: Corelle (you can never have too much pyrex!) Kate Spade (inventory changes often) Ann Taylor (good conservative work clothes for cheap) Columbia (occasionally they have great sales and you can buy a $250 jacket for 50‰ off) Max Studio (great selection but prices could be better) Worst stores: The perfume shop near the restrooms (only discounts on a small number of whack perfumes. Most everything else is full retail price.) Sunglass Hut (I have yet to see a normal looking pair of shades here) read more

The early bird gets to spend earlier than most. That's what I thought on the 4th. Unfortunately for this bird, she didn't read the signs correctly. She thought the stores open at 8 when in fact 90% of the stores opened at 10. The first time I came to Citadel was 4 years ago when they barely any good stores to boast of. They've come a long way. They have a food court now and lots of new and great brands that opened up. Ladies, there's always a line in front of Coach, MK and Kate Spade. If you wanna be first you'll have to come early. For those who don't want to spend more than an hour of driving to get good deals on brand names, this is a good option for you. read more

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Review #179 - 2018 The kids actually had a lot more fun shopping here than I did since I wasn't feeling too well being that I was running on very little sleep. It takes a toll on my body whenever we're on vacation because we have to share a room and I am a very light sleeper. Both of the boys got what they were looking for so they were both very happy after spending about an hour walking around the outlet. This outlet houses a lot of different brand name shops so there's more than enough for everyone in the family to enjoy. I didn't really need anything and I wasn't actually in the shopping mood so I ended up looking for a small snack and took a short break with the baby. It's actually very family friendly. I very much appreciate the multiple individual family bathrooms throughout the mall since it makes it easier to change the baby's diaper without having to wait in a long line just so I can use the one stall that has a diaper changing station like at other malls. read more

me and my family love citadel outlets , great deals , family enjoy every store and kids love RUBY''S and of curse the ice cream . read more

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The Citadel Outlets will never be as vibrant as the other ones. But they are trying hard to bring the place to life! Surrounding area consist of office buildings, the Commerce Casino and Hotel, and the 5 fwy. They have a few eateries inside, a Starbucks coffee house, and quite a few clothing stores such as Calvin Klein, Guess, D & G, just to name I few I have visited. The merchandise in the stores are okay, but not exactly what I am looking for... meaning the it might be a little outdated, the quality is not the same, fewer selections, and especially it is not as cheap as you might think an outlet store should be. Even though they have sales, the prices are still a bit high with probably only about a $5.00 savings compared to the actual retail store. I prefer Cabazon, Camarillo, Barstow, or just go to the many Las Vegas outlets. The Citadel is really trying to better themselves, but I don't know if it will ever work. There are just too many other malls nearby around the L.A. area. But I do feel obligated to support their efforts, and it brings in tax revenues to the nearby East L.A. area. read more

Only having been here once, I found the outdoor mall to be very spacious. There is plenty parking and the mall is pretty easy to navigate. I noticed there is an outdoor food court with the standard food places. I didn't eat anything here so I can't comment on the food. If I am ever in the need to visit an outlet mall when ever I am in California, this would be my go-to place. read more

This outlet mall truly impressed me as it has a great selection of stores within one area and is impeccably clean. While some outlet malls that have their stores separated into different sections, and you are forced to drive from section to section because it's too far to walk, I was thankful that this mall in particular is nothing like that. All of their stores are basically in kind of "L" shape, and there's no driving or taking a trolley to another section, as all the stores are in the same general area. Stores located here include Gap, Old navy, Banana Republic, H&M, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, and Quiksilver to name a few. I have to admit I was surprised at how crowded it was on a weeknight and we had to park farther away than we wanted to. But aside from that, this mall is very clean and has a nice grassy/sit down area near the food court. And in regards to the food court, it was much larger than I expected and that there were ample choices of food eateries. Bottom Line: Clean. Great selection of stores. Definitely worth the time to visit and shop. read more

Small outlet but very convenient location near DTLA, parking could be packed during weekend. read more

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nice place to shop. parking is very good. parking flow during thanks giving is well planned. read more

Very excited that this outlet is not too far of a drive from our new place. They have a ton of great brand name stores from Gap and Fossil all the way up to higher-end labels like Michael Kors and Kate Spade. Do yourself a favor and drive over to the parking garage - it will tell you how many spots are available to park in still, and it's much easier to navigate than the regular parking. The parking lot as a whole is a bit of a cluster, but it's an Outlet Mall in Orange County, so it's gonna be busy. We had fun window shopping some of the more expensive places, but we were easily able to find some deals at stores like Fossil and Gap as well. The only other negative I could say is that it's a bit hard to navigate your way through all the various branch off walkways. We definitely had to check the map a time or two to get our bearing and be sure we didn't miss any good stores. Overall: A Be ready for a crowded area, but the parking garage can be a lifeline for easier parking. Good deals to be found if you are willing to look around! read more

Its funny because about 5 years ago I went here and told myself not to come back since I found nothing and the shops were not that appealing.... but little old me attempted to venture to the Citadel again, 5 years later, and I was just as disappointed this time as I was the first time. Now I won't be coming back. Granted its an outlet area, parking is a b*tch. The shops are just not that appealing. In high hopes, I walk into a store that I'm semi-interested in to hopefully find something and walk out with nothing. Nothing great in my opinion. Stores are average. if you want to make a TRIP out of your day, head NORTH to the Camarillo outlets, those are some premium outlets! read more

My husband and I have driven by this set of outlets several times throughout commutes back-and-forth from orange county to LA so we were always curious to see what was there. We decided to trek up to Commerce one Saturday in March for a change of pace and some birthday shopping for me. Firstly we got there and parking was a nightmare but with $5 valet right near the Starbucks how could we resist? After Valeting in the car we walked across to the lot and located the Starbucks first and foremost. It was crazy busy but worth it because I need energy to do this kind of bargain hunting. LOL Next Starbucks is Ann Taylor and of course I loved everything in there but sometimes I felt like it was a normal shop with some clearance not really genuinely outlet. Then we went to asics which had the same token retail feeling. The shining jewel of this outlet mall was the Kate Spade. I adore Kate spade and buy one or two bags the year so I was very pleased to find that there was an extra 20% off already markdown clearance. Kate spade outlets are the best and I was able to get a high-quality bag that I Will use for my laptop and work stuff at 75% off. After this my husband and I were hungry and not really interested in any of the café food court offerings so we left. I probably wouldn't go back because I prefer the Town of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad outlets are closer to our home. Plus my husband loves polo Ralph Lauren and this group of outlets does not have one. If I'm in the area and curious about Kate Spade, I might drop in... But I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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Love, Love, Love this outlet! I would definitely avoid this place on the weekends. (Lol) But if you've been here just as much as me and my Fiancé you learn to dip in and out. We shop here pretty frequent and to our surprise, we actually stayed and walked around more than usual today. Being that we're always pressed for time. We come and go where we need to go make our purchases and leave. For the old timers, they are making changes around the outlet. They've moved a lot of stores around. It's major construction going down! But if you shop as much as we do, you'll find your way. An outlet is an outlet, when you shop just make sure you're getting the most out of your dollar. Always hit the shoe stores first, at any outlet you'll usually catch great deals. Don't be afraid to shop in stores you wouldn't normally shop in. You will be suprise how they have blow out sales and just want to get rid of merchandis. Try to shop with cash because so many people come through those places they are primary targets for hackers! And lastly just enjoy yourself, walk around and Shop!! Ps. Make sure you have on a nice pair of walking shoes! ; ) read more

I think it's hit or miss depending on whether you got there a day of or the day after the store receives the stock. Some stores with good stock may be worth it. Most sales people are friendly read more

Citadel outlets are AMAZING! This outlet center is right off of the I-5 freeway in Commerce. The castle-like exterior is the first sign of an amazing experience. The Citadel offers plenty of ground parking, and they recently added a parking garage. Weekends and the holiday season can get SUPER busy at this outlet center; however, don't complain about the parking! Walk, it's healthy! This outlet center is clean, has friendly employees, has stores for every type of person, actual outlet prices, plenty of dining choices, and all the stores are occupied and full. Rarely, do I see an empty store in this complex. If you have been to other outlet centers in other areas of the country, you will notice a lot of vacant stores. Not here..... I believe this is a spectacular place. read more

10 years ago, Citadel Outlets was crap. The stores were crappy, the layout was crappy, the parking was crappy and the construction seemed never-ending. Pretty embarrassing for "the only outlets in L.A.". Fast forward to 2013: it seems that the owners had a vision and executed it well. The quality of stores are MUCH better and the construction was finally done. They even have a parking structure now! The layout of the outlets work well - you can make a loop and hit all the stores. Some of my frequent stops: Columbia, H&M, BCBG, Ann Taylor (boring work clothes), Banana Republic, Gap, Aldo Weekends are madness but the parking structure really helps alleviate some of the craziness related to parking. If you have a AAA card, you can get a free VIP savings pass at the Customer Service office. Most of the discounts are meh until you are spending a lot (10-15% off if you spend at least over $100 on regular priced item). The best discount has to be 20% off one item at H&M. read more

After years of passing by this place on the freeway home from LA, I decided to finally check it out. It was a Sunday so it was pretty packed!! (oops, should've opted for a weekday morning!). HOWEVER, the best thing happened--this guy on a golf cart thought I was looking for my car but I said nah, I just parked. And he said he could take me anywhere so I told him to drop me off at Kate Spade. He drove me on over and gave me some ice cold water--such VIP service, I tell you!! 5 stars just for that, haha. Other than THAT, I really only dipped into a few shops-Kate Spade, Foreign Exchange, Guess....then it got too crowded and hot and there was nothing to buy anyways....so I left! He also told me that when you go at off peak hours you can park at the valet? section by all the stores since no one's there. FYI! read more

Came across this outlet by accident on the way from Universal Studios to Downtown Disney. We had also noticed that our hotel advertised this place in our room too. You can see the outlet from the highway and the structure had a Ancient Greek/Egyptian feel to it. The parking was huge and the selection of outlet stores were vast! They have a 2-story Nike Factory that had amazing sales. Also, they have a Disney Store outlet, yes my inner Disney nerd came out squealing! We found great deals at the Disney store, Nike factory and Kate Spade. I wanted to go to every store but it was raining and I was already tired and soaked from Downtown Disney that we left. But had left satisfied. If you are ever in the L.A area and find yourself between Universal Studios and Disneyland, this outlet is a must. It is by far one of the best outlets that I have gone to, well much better than the Gilroy Outlets. Definitely bring a car with a huge trunk because we barely were able to fit all our stuff and luggage back into our small rental after. read more

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A large variety of stores for everyone. Great to have an outlet nearby. Parking is plentiful but it's a disaster during the weekends. I like arriving when the stores open. read more

I always stop by this outlet on the way home from dim sum when I go to LA/SGV/Rowland. It has definitely changed over the years and there are a lot more stores now. This outlet has gotten extremely popular especially during sales like black friday/xmas/etc. Came here recently for xmas shopping and it's crazy! Even though there is a new parking structure now, you still have to park really far and walk or wait for the bus to pick u up to drive you into the outlet from parking so far. They've got most of the typical stores at most outlets like H&M, Nike, COACH (I swear this shop is always packed no matter what time of day it is), Juicy Couture, Adidas, American Apparel, etc. The food court has a good variety of selections as well, but isn't too huge. I love coming here during the holiday seasons though 'cause of the events they have. A couple years ago during their tree lightings they have had celebrities like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber perform. This year I was lucky enough that we saw their tree lighting hosted by KOST 103.5 and saw Jesse Mc Cartney!! The tree is HUUUUGE (bigger than Rockefeller in NY). Another awesome thing about citadel is that YOU CAN TAKE PICS WITH SANTA FOR FREE!!! YES FREE! We were about to take pics at South Coast with santa, but decided to come here instead :) Just be prepared for the long line though read more

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I always originally go to the Outlet Malls to "just look" . . . and I always end up making a purchase or two or three or four. The best thing about the Citadel is it's location, the layout and the variation of stores they offer. There is everything from high end Prada to the Gap. Let's be real, the word "reasonable" is well - relative. So for me to say it's reasonably priced here is well, depending on ones perspective of what they are willing to pay for an item. With that being said, I tend to shop Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, etc. More middle of the road. Parking is never a problem. They have easy access onto the property and there is a back way that alleviates all incoming and outgoing traffic both pedestrian and vehicular. If the lot you front is packed, there is a multi-level parking garage and a tram that will transport you to and from your designated parking areas. As are most outlet malls, this one is also outside so to speak. The layout is logical and makes sense so you are not constantly backtracking and losing your orientation. (Referencing the mall in Century City, ugh). The quality of the clothing is the same as in the regular stores. I have yet to find an item with a huge flaw. Or with any flaw for that case. I just can't see paying regular price for something that was made overseas for less than 5% of what it cost them to produce it. There is no getting around markups, however there is getting around paying more than you have to. read more

Well as outlet malls go this one is about as good as any.......what makes it unique though is that it is the only one in Los Angeles. All the usual stores are here: Coach Michael Kors Sketchers Nine West Steve Madden Banana Republic BCBG Disney Store( a first for me to see at an outlet) Hugo Boss Samsonite and many others. The food court is also just average.....but there are some decent eateries on the edges of the mall. The reason this locale doesn't get 4 Stars is because of the PARKING......I mean I realize this is southern California but driving around for 25 minutes to find parking is ridiculous. The day I visited it was not that bad at all actually but I agree with all the other reviewers......it can be a complete nightmare to park here. I even saw two groups of people get into a heated conversation over a parking spot......LOL!!!!! Pack your patience when you visit and remember to Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!!! read more

We met Edward James Olmos here! That is about as good as it gets! Aside from that, they've got a pretty dynamic food court, where you can get your lemonade, thai, hawaiian, italian, american, and mexican cuisine on, and did I mention awesome bargains? Banana republic is a steal here! Except for the occasional customer service mishap, Banana Republic is a gold mine for cool digs, especially if you have a AAA membership card, it's 15% more off the price. They have Rocky Mountain here - this is an A++ ONE STOP SHOP guys, can't get any better for the service and quality of chocolates covered apples here. Kate Spade is here too - although, the service is not as good, the price and bag selection are pretty good. They are expanding, so get there and check them out! Warning: parking is almost non-existent on weekends and holidays, so prepare some time to find space! read more

The nice long looking castle on the side of the 5 fwy lol. Always looks super cool arouns Christmas time, with it all lit up and the big bow in the front. If you are coming in the peak hours, parking sucks. I recommend you just find a spot towards the back and just walk, so that you don't drive around for 20 minutes looking for that VIP spot lol. I love coming here because of the athletic stores - Nike, Under Armor, Reebok, Adidas, ect.. plus all great variety of other well known brands. I like to pop in every so often to see what deals are going on, and sometimes you leave with things you didn't come for because the prices are just too good to pass up. They also have a little food court, and a starbucks if you get hungry while shopping lol. Parking may be crowded, but the stores and walk ways are very spacious, and eveything is always looking nice and clean. They also offer valet parking. read more

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