Fantastic must-visit shopping plaza in Chinatown. It felt so nostalgic for me to come back here…read morebecause it reminds me of my youth and grandparents! I used to come here often as a kid, and the feel/essence of the place has stayed the same! There's so many different shops ran by hard working and often elderly folks. There's shops that sell kitchenware, clothes, shoes, luggage, art, toys, and even a sewing business. Everything was extremely affordable and the quality of products weren't bad. Some stores look closed, but don't be fooled... this place is large and it's easy to get lost. There weren't many visitors or customers walking around. I do worry about if this place will sustain another generation. I sincerely hope it can stay alive for a long time to come Overall, this is a great shopping plaza that I recommend LA Chinatown visitors to visit.

This place is a local community staple. If you are looking for cheap accessories, clothing,…read morebaggage, bedding, it is a must go. Support your local businesses and keep china town sprawling!

This facility has such huge potential and drastically under utilized. This mall is composed of…read moresmall shops and stores, a series of open air plazas connected by a pedestrian bridge and tunnel. Located in the Civic Center area, there is a huge multi floor underground parking lot with easy walking access to City Hall, County Courthouse and the Federal Building. Based on its location and infrastructure, this could be a bustling complex of revitalized restaurants, retail and revenue....but

It may be a bit dated but it's still a super cute mall with vintage charm. I love the pretty plants…read moreout in front. It just looks like California.

My parents brought my three younger brothers and me to Chinatown Central Plaza almost every weekend…read morewhen we were young kids. Now in my older age, I don't frequent this place as much. L.A. Chinatown Firecracker 5/10K Run/Walk & Bike Ride event has been held here for the last 48 years in celebration of Lunar New Year and in support of the L.A. local communities. I participated in this event for the past 3 years starting with the 2024 Year of the Dragon. I intend to participate in this event every year from here on out. It's such a fun and festive activity for all ages. Come join us! Most of the original business shops have closed. A few of them still remain. It's not as crowded as it was back in the days. Still nice to stroll through the walkways to reminisce the good times. Some of the buildings exterior appears to be original. The colorful Chinese gateway entrance is a bit dated. Hope they restore it soon. A visit to L.A. must include a visit to this iconic plaza. May you find great restaurants and good shops. Enjoy a peaceful morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea from Thank You Coffee, a delightful egg tart from Wonder Bakery, plus a light and crispy sugar butterfly aka danzan from Phoenix Bakery, while sitting at the bench and people watching. End your afternoon with a nice walk around the plaza and its surrounding area. Don't forget to snap a beautiful selfie with our famous Bruce Lee (statue). Have a wonderful visit! P.S. Will post photos later. Thank you.

An outdoor shopping plaza and gathering place for the Chinatown in Los Angelese. When one thinks…read moreof a historic Chinatown in a major city, this sort of architecture and view is what someone would expect. Unfortunately, there are many vacant store fronts, with still visible signs of historic restaurants, since long closed (e.g. Hop Louie). It looks like Golden Dragon Gifts shop is still operating, though closed when we came on a Sunday. There is an area filled with coin operated kiddie rides (cars, panda bears, etc)...will be back for that once appropriate.

Great place to walk around and hangout. If you like claw machine or anime manga then visit Japanese…read moreVillage

So packed last night! With people dressed in Cosplay and some carrying Pokémon merch around, lots…read moreof pop up stands selling everything from pins to plants to shirts to vintage clothes to little crocheted animals on the other side of 2nd St where Somisomi is located. Took photos of two cool murals on the walk from the parking lot to Aratani theater. I honestly love it when cities have murals in their downtown areas. It brightens up otherwise dingy sad looking walls and makes it a more welcoming space.

FIGat7TH is one of my favorite go-to spots in DTLA when I need a little retail therapy. It's…read moreconvenient, clean, and has a great mix of stores all in one place. You've got all the essentials like Target, Sephora, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, and even Gold's Gym just in case you want to fit in a quick workout after shopping. The food options are definitely something I need to check out. I haven't tried most of them yet, but there's a solid variety that's definitely on my list like Morton's The Steakhouse, New Moon, Mighty Bowl, George's Greek Grill, and Indus by Saffron. Theres plenty of indoor and outdoor seating as well. My go-to sweet treat is always CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice for their delicious house milk tea with sago!! I also appreciate that it's consistently well-maintained and that security is always visibly patrolling, which definitely adds peace of mind since DTLA can get hectic. Plus they also have a parking structure, not 100% sure if they validate though or how much it costs.

Very cute spot, conveniently located in DTLA. The vibe is nice, and it's a good place to get a…read morequick workout or grab a coffee. However, the signage is a bit confusing, they mention parking at certain levels for the gym or Target to save on parking, but when I left, it seemed like I was parked on the wrong level. The marker clearly said LVL 2, but I was unsure. The walk to the gym felt a bit far, and at 9 a.m., only a coffee shop and Target were open, nothing else really bustling yet. I think it would be better to come when more stores or restaurants are open, so you can make a proper day out of it. Overall, a nice spot, but timing and signage could be improved for a smoother experience.

Was completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of everything here. The people are nice and helpful…read moreand it was a successful trip. There was literally everything you could ever want sewing wise and I wanted to fill my car with so much. I felt that what I did buy was very reasonably priced and of a good quality.

Anything and everything you could ever want in one place. The fashion district is an absolute…read moreexperience. I hate the parking and the traffic as well as the crowds but it's definitely the place to be. Wedding dress? knock off designer bags , a pet turtle they got it all!

so much haikyuu merch yayy great food too! perfect mall to go to when ur on vacation like meread more

My family and I made a short stop at the Little Tokyo Mall in Los Angeles early one Saturday…read moremorning, just prior to leaving for Las Vegas. We were interested in stopping because it was our first time there and wanted to see it, however, we only had approximately one hour to explore. The shopping center wasn't too busy yet since it was so early, but also most all of the stores were closed as well. We did not get the complete experience of everything that this mall offers. A couple of bakeries were open when we visited and I am glad that we stopped! They allowed us to get some sweet treats and pastries, and they actually became one of the highlights of our trip to Little Tokyo! Although some of the stores weren't opened yet, it was great just to explore the area! All of the storefronts at the mall and surrounding Plaza were decorated for the holiday season. This brought an extra layer of charm to the shopping trip and helped create a cozy, festive ambiance! The quietness of the early morning hours created a amazing environment for us to walk through and enjoy our short little excursion to this beautiful shopping center! Although my visit was brief, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I would love to go back again, but next time during afternoon or evening hours when all the shops are open so I can finally see everything the Little Tokyo Mall has to offer!

With it being summer, I wanted to avoid the desert heat at the Cabazon Outlets, so I decided to…read moremake the drive to the Citadel Outlets instead and honestly, I'm so glad I did. I originally came with the intention of just relaxing and window shopping... you know how that goes. Somehow, those are always the shopping trips where you find the best deals. I ended up leaving with way more than I planned, including a bunch of cute clothes and new shoes. Can we also talk about the lululemon outlet? Where have these deals been hiding?! It was such an unexpected gem, and I found so many pieces I loved. Another thing I appreciated was how easy everything felt. Parking was simple, walking around the outlets was stress-free, and the overall atmosphere was much more relaxed than I expected for an LA shopping center. If you're looking for a fun shopping day without melting in the summer heat, I'd definitely recommend making the trip. Just be warned... if you tell yourself you're "only window shopping," you're probably going home with shopping bags.

Have been to this outlets several times whenever 8 came down to S Cal…read more As plenty of varieties as it used to be. Staff in Nike and Lululemon was also very friendly and helpful. Parking was great, slightly thought out get a spot just have to be patient. Value for money was really good. There were good prices even it was not a holiday weekend yesterday. Will come again. Prepare for hot weather too: sunglasses and hat.