Sorry to give a reality check on this. but there are no great DEALS at the Citadel. The prices in these "outlets" are higher than what you can pay online, crowds are massive as well. Plus parking here is like parking at LAX, the food court is BLEH well what were you expecting. It is however very nicely done on the level of the Commons at Calabasas or Caruso's Americana but 10 times bigger. Great for kids and so much bling to look at, come one, come all! read more

The place was packed!!! I loved that they had all my favorite stores. I got some really good deals. They even had a DJ in the courtyard. I was passing by and decided to stop. I would return but on a less busy day/time. I'm use to some stores having lines outside but it was like lines to get into a club (long). Not all the stores but the more popular brands. I wish I had more time to check out the food court. Next time. Overall I'm glad I stopped it was a good shopping experience. read more

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Citadel Outlets is basically a test of self-control disguised as a shopping center. First off, the location is super convenient right off the freeway, which is great... until everyone else has the same idea. Parking can feel like a mild survival challenge, especially on weekends, but once you finally secure a spot, things get better. There's a huge variety of stores here -- Nike, Adidas, Levi's, Kate Spade, Coach, Vans, Disney, you name it. Some stores have real deals, others require a little digging, but if you're patient, you'll definitely walk out with something you didn't plan on buying (or five things). The sales associates are hit or miss, but most are helpful and used to chaos. The outdoor layout is actually nice, especially on a good weather day. Plenty of walking space, decent seating, and solid people-watching opportunities. Food options are okay -- enough to refuel, but not exactly a foodie destination. Pro tip: eat before or after. Overall, Citadel is perfect if you want a few hours of shopping, solid discounts, and a reminder that "just browsing" is a lie. Come early, wear comfortable shoes, and mentally prepare your wall read more

I go to the Citadel a few times a year. It has ample parking ( at least 2 parking lots and a valet lot) and is not too busy if you get there early. It is not as big as some of the other outlet malls around like Cabazon or Camarillo so you only need a few hours to see the whole outlet. It also doesn't carry the extremely high end brands as the other outlets either but it is a nice mall to walk around and enjoy the weather. It is always decorated according to the holidays. I always find good deals even if I'm not actually shopping for anything. The store clerks are friendly. Not many places to eat other than the food court and Ruby's diner but it's enough for me. read more

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Beautiful set up for the Holiday. I was here for Black Friday 2025, long lines outside the store. Lots of good places to shop. Free parking. read more

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Love to shop at the Citadel Outlets. Parking lot is is huge, so many stores, good but not great pricing and conveniently located read more

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Parking can get very tricky here, especially during the holidays and on weekends. Plan to circle around for a bit if you are here during those times. Otherwise, it does have a good amount of space to park. The shops here are decent. There are some designer brands and some casual ones. I wouldn't say that there are a ton of good deals, but I can usually find something worthwhile over the years that I have been here. I enjoy walking around browsing and having a sweet treat from one of the many shops around. There are lots of families that come around as well, especially during the warm summer months. Overall, a decent place to come shop if you're just in the mood to browse and look for random items. If you're looking for something more specific, it might be a bit harder to find. read more

This is a great option for outlets close to East Los Angeles if you're around the area. It has a really unique medieval/castle/ citadel theme and they have plenty of your expected outlet brands and stores. It definitely seems like they are more of the last seasons inventory, but if you're looking for specific brand names and want a good value, I would definitely come by here We came on a weekend and there was still a few lines to get into a lot of the stores but the wait was not too bad and there was plenty of parking read more

I guess I'm used to the outlets back home, although these ones are really nice. The prices are the same as full price,plus the sales tax makes it the same price as we pay for full. Nice place to visit read more

Just had a blast with "Mark" He is so helpful and jolly! He will do his best to goce you what you're looking for! He is an asset a treasure for this team! Can't even notice the pressure despite of the tons of customers that he has. God Bless your heart Mark! Were blessed by your hardwork! read more

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Came here on a whim while staying in Rosemead to travel back and forth from k-town, and this plaza SAVED my weekend. The shops were so clean and well kept! So many options to choose from and the outdoor shopping was so enjoyable even in summer! Both high end and affordable stores! Great for finding trinkets or LA merch for visitors! read more

I visited the Citadel this past Saturday between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm. I usually love coming here and always have great interactions with the Customer Service department, but unfortunately, I can't say that was the case this time. ​I went in to get a red envelope and was waiting for the usual welcoming vibe, but instead, the staff was completely preoccupied. The employees was deep in a personal conversation; they did notice me and said 'hi, welcome,' but they seemed in such a massive hurry to get back to talking about lip oils and other things that I felt like I was an interruption. ​It's an uncomfortable feeling when you're made to feel 'wrong' for coming in and asking for help. They didn't seem to have a care in the world and was just too invested in their conversation. Like I said, my visits are usually so pleasant, so I'm really hoping this was just a fluke. Thanks for your time. read more

I love Citadel. I've never got a chance to post a review or photos and I just figured out. When im walking to this place, no one can find me after my shopping is done. Its shopper's heaven. Today was very cloudy ansmd I decided to go to Citadel and had a full list of shopping. Specially that most stores got the new selection and all these deals and promos were flying! Value wise i did hit a jack pot! I didnt have more hands to buy more but the deals were great! I like Citadel because I always get best service! Plenty of people work in every single store so you'll feel special when you walk in! I had a great day here! I really loved Torry Burch store but unfortunately they didnt have Yelp to write it down the review or even psycho bunny! I am wondering why they werent in Yelp! Also, the other interesting about Citadel after 8pm many stores doesnt let you to use their fitting room! Even the restrooms were closed at 8:30 pm! Finally, I found one open around 9pm. They were very clean and i love how they had a place to put your bags. Even though i had too many bags and i wasnt able to fit it at that small place but i loved the idea! read more

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This place is amazing. Even though the selection of stores are less to a normal mall. The prices are definitely cheaper than any mall. The outlet was pretty crowded too. But it does have the basic stores, like Hollister, gap, Kate spade and coach. The difference is that, the mall I usually go to is half as more expensive than the outlets. A pair of jeans at my local Hollister is $90. Here it's only about $40. Half as much. The employees here are also really nice. They will help you with anything. If you're on quite a budget this outlet is for you. read more

Surprised that I have not written a Yelp review here! Guess I do not come as often as I thought... Wait, I see my 7/23/22 pictures, where is my review? Quality/Quantity - Other than Lululemon, which is a new tenant, I do not shop most (if any) of these brands. Hence the 3 star review. And if you are following, my favorite outlet mall is in Livermore, CA. Approximately 130+ businesses. 17 businesses to eat & drink; see pictures. Atmosphere - Live DJ today, he was mixing from the roof; see picture. Amazing Christmas tree; see picture. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 9pm. Two huge parking garages. Some open parking lot options, but I do NOT recommend it. It was crazy busy. Rideshare friendly. Wifi - But I was not able to log in. Bus loads of tourists get bused in. Service - Tourists friendly. See pictures. They also have a place for currency exchange. Sales and events - See individual businesses or Citadel website. VIP lounge day pass for $30. Complimentary baggage check. Price - Depends what you buy or eat & drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1929 with your recent 2017 remodel. read more

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Huge selection : 5/5 Good service : 5/5 I bought a Hoodie from Hollister was $70 I like it. I like citadel outlets I recommend it read more

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On this trip to Cali and Nevada we've been to more outlets than I can remember. I didn't know that there are so many outlets on the mainland. The Citaldel by far is the most gorgeous and most immaculate. Even their bathrooms were nice. This outlet is outdoors. The Citaldel is big. They have so many shops and eateries. Some of the stores that we went in were Coach, Nike, Adidas and Disney. I noticed that Coach was priced the same no matter which outlet we were at. However, Nike prices were a bit different depending on the outlet. This was the last outlet that we hit up before heading home. I had already purchased so much from the other outlets that I wasn't planning on getting anything. Adidas got me at this location. I almost made it out without buying anything. I walked in and spotted the bright pink Ivy Park Ultraboost right away. They only had one pair left in my size. Sigh! You know how the story ends. read more

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Shopping in Los Angeles, California... We had some time between meals, so we decided to visit Citadel Outlets. I've passed by but had never stopped here. It's centrally located and maybe that's why it was so busy. The free parking is next to an office building. There were signs on the ground to warn customers to not park in certain stalls. We checked COACH, Nike, Kate Spade, Adidas, and other stores for deals. I was interested in the Disney Store and had to resist the Starbucks tumblers that were 30 percent off! Haha! We'll probably be back... Note: The spacious restrooms were decorated well... and had sitting rooms in them! read more

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I like the layout of the shops. It's not like maze. Near the entrance, there is food court for variety dishes. From Union station: East side Bay 2, You can hop on a bus #600 managed by City of Commerce. This is not a direct shuttle bus between Union Station and Outlet Mall but useful. It's free! read more

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Citadel Outlets has a fantastic selection of stores ranging from popular brands to unique boutiques. The food court offers plenty of variety, and the overall atmosphere is clean and modern. Parking can be challenging during weekends and holidays, which is my only real complaint. The mall also has good entertainment options like a movie theater. Staff at most stores are helpful and friendly. Overall, it's a solid shopping destination with something for everyone. Definitely worth a visit! read more

This review is purely for the "I've been driving for hours, I'm stuck in LA traffic and I GOTTA PEE!" factor. Need a snack, a meal, a purse, jewelry, shoes, a new outfit? Is nature calling? This is the place to stop! It's right off the 5. Great spot to stretch your legs before getting back in traffic. Oh, and the Starbucks crew was super nice. They even gave me an extra large cup of ice on a really hot day without charging me extra. I really appreciated their humanness and care. Thanks Starbucks! read more

Good outlets , plenty of stores especially athletic brands. Can be busy and long lines on the weekends , be ready for that .

Rather small outlet, not the best deals at the stores I wanted to shop at. Freeways were packed, parking was good. Went to the diner to eat lunch (I think it was Ruby's), and the waitress started speaking to us in spanish, whaaaaaaaat? It was the only outlet closest to our home, so we went. read more

Easy to get to from Newport Beach. Lots of parking. Lots of stores for my husband and myself.

10/20/24, My first time visiting this place, I always drove down the 5 freeway for many years passing the Citadel, just never thought of stopping here to check it out. Came here with a friend on Sunday at 1:30pm to 4:30pm. We walked through many stores, bought several clothing items. We were both impressed with how each store was clean and organized with clothes nicely folded and put away properly since each store had employees out on the floor folding clothes that customers touched and messed up. Employees in each store were also friendly and asked if we needed help finding anything or had questions. Walking along the walkway into stores didn't seem too difficult nor overwhelmingly crowded despite all the people there shopping and dining. The music playing along the walkways was pleasant to listen to with both past and latest hit music. We will likely not shop again at Macys stores due to how messy the clothing racks get and clothes tossed around on the floors, the lack of staff around to help customers and the other unpleasant things these days about shopping at Macys. Will likely return regularly to these outlets stores to shop and dine. read more

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Day after Thanksgiving, my family and I came here to browse at the various stores. It was pretty quiet at 9am compared to thanksgiving night. Lots of stores had the same promos which was mentioned in the news. Plenty of parking at 9am. Good selection and value of sale items. The bathrooms were clean and plenty. read more

My wife and I have shopping at the Citadel Outlets for years foe clothes,shoes, and other things that the Citadel Outlets have in this big shopping center in East L.A. They also have a food court with well know restaurants and Ruby's restaurant it's a 50's theme restaurant. read more

Citadel outlet is a nice place to visit. It has a very clean environment. Restrooms there are always clean. Another I thing l like about citadel outlet is that they have plenty of parking. The only season when the parking gets so packed is during christmass season. I love Citadel outlet read more

I shopped at Tory Burch store Oct. 5 around 3pm. Paulina the saleslady was very helpful n friendly but the cashier had a long face. Your employees but have a pleasant face and friendly to the customers. I have been shopping here a lot and I never encountered a cashier who seems not in the mood. I didnt get her name. She was on the right side of the counter if you are facing the counter. I was very happy coz I found a bag im looking for. I hope you could tell your cashiers to put a pleasant face while dealing with a customer. read more

Dec 2022: Love the holidays & seeing pretty Christmas decorations! It was fun having a Girls' Day to catch up with a great friend of mine. We tend to go to The Citadel to look around at some point during the holidays, because the place is decorated in such a pretty way & of course, their is shopping! Parking: There is nearby valet, as well as plenty of parking! We went early on a weekday & the place was packed. Shopping: There are a variety of stores to shop, a few fun pop-up shops, including a popular name brand that have leggings that I own & love! I was definitely surprised to see this particular pop-up...while plentiful, the colors available were way too neon for me. Ha! Overall, I picked up an off-the-shoulder sweater dress, as well as a gorgeous jumpsuit/catsuit... from the moment I slipped it on, I had to have it, especially for NYE!! Food: Quite a selection! I usually have Mediterranean food from the food court. Although I had not eaten Chipotle in years, I was craving it! Who knew they had a Burrito Bowl w/Safritas, which was so delicious, spicy & also hit the spot! Yum! My friend and I sat at a tall table underneath a red umbrella, and had fun catching up, in between shopping!! Decorations: I love seeing the pretty decorations at The Citadel; pretty palm trees, all lit up & wrapped with pretty red bows, The Citadel itself has a building, which is wrapped as a gift & the tallest Christmas tree is always fun to see, as it's decorated and larger than life! Overall: The Citadel Outlet is simply a great way to see pretty decorations for the holidays, walk around, peek into the shops, and do a little shopping! Score! read more

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Great place to roam around on the weekends. Th EG have disney outlets, H&M, Reebok, croc, champion, etc. This place has very beautiful indoor bathrooms that are usually positioned at the corners of the outlets. Some stores have lines if there's too many people wanting to go inside the store (Ex: Nike, New Balance, Kate Spade, etc.). There was also iHeart radio playing music by this enormous boombox. It's a great place for taking photos. read more

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Recently stopped in citadel and realize there's a Vuori outlet. The service was excellent and the staff so helpful. Special shoutout to Ashley and Nicole. Both are so warm and sweet. I really love the quality of Vouri but the staff and excellent service they provide really enhance my shopping experience read more

Stopped in the store while school shopping for my kids. Saw a backpack on display, wanted to purchase it but was asked to come back tomorrow because it was the last one. I asked "so no one can step up and get the display down for me?" She replied "No come back tomorrow". I will Never shop and at store where the employees can't preform a simple task for a paying customer SMH read more

This place is pretty big and has a huge selection of stores to choose from. There is a store for the whole family to choose from. All stores had sales going on and additional % off due to the 4th of July holiday. All stores were clean and organized. The staff was super helpful in telling you the sales going on and helping you find items you are looking for. At every corner, I felt there was always a place to get a snack or drink and a restroom nearby. They also had seating areas to take a break or wait for family and friends while they browse. There were a few stores that had lines to get in. I'm not sure if there was a new release or if they were just limiting how many people were shopping. It was super hot, but there were places to go to for shade or a store nearby for ac. read more

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I went to Pandora, met this amazing , helpful, and very creative for mix and match of jewelry that makes u think that i would love to buy it with enthusiasm in my heart. She's an angel, i love the way she treats us. Commendable and her name is Pearl. We are blessed that y serve us well. read more

Never knew this outlet existed! So many shops! I seen a brand Citadel but never knew there was an outlet. It's an outdoor mall and is very clean and maintained. read more

I normally ride to Citadel at least three to four times a year but this time I've come back twice already and the year just started! I have such a great time hanging out with friends, family and/or myself. Each store I have a great experience. Most staff from each store are great and the customer service here is always great! This place has plenty of stores, a bite to eat, and parking( including) valet parking . There's a huge selection of just different types of stores such as kitchen ware, clothing, perfume, and travel gear. I wish it was more tech and video games too but obviously I still come here. The stores are reasonably priced with the most valuable goods. Sometimes the stores have goods that are only sold here so that's a perk. So if you're in town and you want the best deals go to Citadel Outlet. I'm never disappointed. read more

I've visited Citadel Outlets a small handful of times. It's either a hit or miss kind of experience, typically resulting in me walking away empty handed. With that said, I enjoy the simple pleasures of roaming around, hoping for something to catch my eye. This outdoor mall offers a wide shopping experience with over 130 different stores to choose from. Stores range from Adidas, Nike, Crocs, Gap, Under Armour, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Movado, True Religion, and even Swarovski. As a forewarning, parking is pretty disastrous. I don't even wanna imagine what it's like here on Black Fridays. Just come with an open mind and a willingness to do quite a bit of walking and you should be fine. Last time I was visiting Citadel [pre Covid times], the food options were pretty mediocre. My guy and I make sure to simply come here for the shopping and would typically leave the vicinity whenever it came down to meals. A so-so food court isn't a deal breaker for us. 4/5 stars for the shopping experience overall. Just be mindful that this is an outdoor mall so depending on your visit you will need to either bundle up or come with with appropriate gear to shield yourself from Summer's scorching sun. read more

Went here for some Black Friday shopping with the fam. We come almost every year lol. It wasn't packed this year which I liked. It was more packed last year. Some of the big stores have crazy lines just to look inside, but the lines move quickly. Super cold outside and nice and warm in most of the stores. One thing I wasn't a fan of was the fact that some of the deals at various stores were the same online... what was the purpose of shipping in-stores? Oh well. We'll continue to come just to look around anyways. read more

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I was visiting this weekend from Florida and stopped by Citadel Outlets before my departure. The girls at guest relations were amazing--super friendly and helpful. They stored my luggage, gave me great store discounts, and even recommended fun things to do on my next trip to California. The outlet also has a great variety of stores--something for everyone; parking was also super convenient , which was a nice touch. Overall, I had a great experience read more