I have been to Citadel Outlets probably like 30 years ago…read more My friend was visiting from Tampa, Florida and staying at the Double Tree Hilton, which is inside Citadel. When I found out, I said I am going to go and see her. I am glad that I did, and we were happy to see each other. So today practically all day, we spent some time together at this lovely, clean mall that is surrounded by so many great stores and eateries. There are probably over 130 stores and places to eat inside and outside the mall. Let me not forget to tell you, some of the restrooms that we used were SPOTLESS CLEAN!!! They have different stores such as Disney, Nike Factory Store, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Michael Kors, Guess, BOSS Outlet, Beauty and Specialty Stores, Tommy Hilfiger (one of my favorite designers & brands). Converse Factory Outlet, & Gap. Just to name a few. They have vending machines available with snacks and drinks. Also, a lot of nice restaurants nearby. Free parking and close to the I-5 freeway. We went to Gap and Converse, and I bought me 2 pairs of tennis shoes. Get one, and the other one was 50% off. Fantastic deal. From Gap, I got a nice, long, black jacket. Thin material and very comfortable. They also had clean dressing rooms at Gap. Every item has its own value and price. Both stores that we went to had great employees who were eager to help us. Customer service was above and beyond our expectations. We even had lunch at Panda Express. The list can go on and on and on. It has been like 7 years I haven't seen my friend. She used to live here, we used to work together, and then she relocated back to Florida to help her parents. It was a great outing, the only thing was that there was construction going on around the mall. Maybe they are building more businesses? Thank you all for everything. Always be & stay consistent!!

This is a super giant outlet shopping mall near LA downtown. They have several parking lot and…read moregarages at two opposite ends of the mall. There are over hundred stores spread across a huge area. It is a lot of walking to go from one end to another, including the separate section that has Disney store. There are not as many high end/luxurious brand stores. There was also some contractions going on in one corner of the building. Most of the shops have sun shade in front of their store which allows customers to walk in shade. During the day it gets really hot. There are few sitting areas with shade available. There are vending machines available with snack and drinks. Restrooms are available in three separate sections. The outlet had a shaded food court area with multiple vendor stores. There are couple of dine-in restaurants available as well. We came to the outlet on multiple days. It was busy on both days since it was the weekend. Some of the stores like TH, Guess and Levi's were two floors. Other ones like Nike and Adidas seemed disappointing product wise. There's a 10% sales tax on everything. Overall a decent outlet mall, but not as impressive compared the ones I have been in NJ and NY.

WOW. Not only did I find my new favorite brand, but maybe my new favorite store! My gf & i walked…read morein thinking it was just another boutique. I didn't understand the sizing, lack of material tags, (I'm crazy for sustainable fabrics), etc. & then we asked about the store's concept. Then, suddenly, it was SO FUN. We were in awe at how many cute pieces & a variety of designers through the shop. We were lucky enough to score 15% off for the Summer Sale. I'll be back in a couple weeks to see what new sample pieces are in stock!

I received an e-mail notifying me of a 25% off sale so I stopped by to see if I could find an…read moreoutfit for an upcoming occasion. This cute little boutique features one of a kind sample sale pieces and current styles from Los Angeles & Australian based designers at discounted prices. The shop is quaint and nicely curated. In addition to clothing, accessories, & jewelry they also carry candles, lotions, and other skin care related items. I didn't find what I was looking for, but the gal told me they receive new merchandise every week. They also have monthly sample sales so sign up for their mailing list at therunwayoutlet.com so you don't miss out. It's located in the heart of Atwater Village and there are several cute stores, coffee shops, and eateries nearby so you can spend a day shopping and enjoy a bite or a beverage. *Metered street parking and residential street parking.

Came to check out Nike. Lots of selections…read more Parking was quite difficult to find. You can also pay $10 for valet parking. Plenty of stores to walk around. A very pleasant outlet mall. Service was friendly, speedy and accurate. Value for money was very good.

Outdoor outlets. Hard to find parking here…read more Went to visit the Nike Factory store here only. I don't have much to say about this place but it's close by to the hotels in Anaheim.

Cool shopping center with lots of brand activations and pop ups. This past weekend was Lancôme and…read moreJo Malone Note that parking takes 10+ minutes to find even in the garage. Standard for LA but genuinely such a drag on logistics

The Bottom Line 4 stars: Nice shopping and entertainment complex. A lot of dining, shopping and…read moreentertainment options. As somewhat expected in a highly populated area in a big city, be vigilant and watch out for yourself, because despite cameras everywhere and the occasional security personnel, you tend to see some shady characters lurking around. Location 4 stars: In the Fairfax District area of Los Angeles, to the East of the original Farmer's Market. The Grove has a huge but very busy parking structure, so while you may have to journey to the upper levels, you will eventually find parking. Although some restaurants will validate part of the parking fees, be prepared to pay somewhere between $10 and $30 depending on how long you stay and which stores you visit. Their validation rules are fairly complex and not straightforward, so be sure to read all the fine print. They also have Valet parking on premises. Venue 4 stars: Nice modern open air set up with a Nordstrom, Zara and H&M and a bunch of smaller stores, an AMC movie theater, a Barnes and Noble, a Cheesecake Factory, and a variety of coffee shops and restaurants to fit most tastes and budgets. One catch being that the Grove parking lot cannot be validated by the Farmers Market stores and vice versa. Once you are on premises you can use the trolly to move from one end of the venue to the other. Also keep in mind that the Original Farmers Market is literally next door and attached to the Grove, which dramatically increases your food options.

I haven't been here in years and wow has it changed. Overall for the better with tons of stores,…read moreplaces to eat, and inviting areas to hang out. As an open air mall, this style of shopping is inviting and enjoyable. Visiting frequently as a kid, it is a completely different experience. Stores are more high end than I remember. Crowds were exponentially greater! Lines for several stores (including Olive Young) to get in and for Ramen blew my mind. If you want a place to watch the world cup, courtyard is ready and inviting. This area was nice with the high rise century city backdrop. Although it was more crowded than I expected, meeting friends for lunch was great. The restaurant choices are wonderful. We planned to eat at one spot, but due to the wait we changed it up and it was a total hit. Parking was crazy! Lines to go up and down, it took forever to pull in a spot. The prices are expensive too if ya make a day here. Very few places validate.

However, this experience proved to be very disappointing, since the problem was mainly caused by…read morethe parking system of the mall. Although this place is clean and offers lots of great stores, the parking system made everything very annoying. The fee system is complicated, and even after shopping, I ended up paying way too much. A place like this one, which claims to offer an exclusive shopping experience, requires a major renovation of its customer service department and parking system. There are many alternatives available in Los Angeles, where people do not leave irritated by the fees related to parking.

This store is a lot calmer than the Citadel, and they have just as good of sales--if not better…read more The guys provide great customer service, but the female employees, not so much. They tend to huddle together and gossip instead of helping customers. The cashiers are great, and there's security at the entrance, which is a plus. There's free parking in the back, or you can park on the street in front. Overall, I prefer shopping at this location because it's much more relaxed and less chaotic than the Citadel.

I came by just to do a quick drop off of some old shoes for recycling. They have a bin on the right…read moreside of the store where you can drop off old sneakers as part of their Recycling + Donation program. Felt much better about dropping it here rather than in the trash. Staffers were friendly and helpful. Parking (street parking only as far as I could tell) was the only hard part.

Haven't been to this mall since they called it the Fox Hills mall ( when i use to come here as a…read morekid in the 90s with my family) and even though it seemed very different than what I remember I still enjoyed my visit and will be coming back here. They even had an open barbershop on 2nd floor with beautiful design.

A busy mall with many mass-market retailers. Target, Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy among others…read moreare here. It's a more youth oriented clientele with lots of sporting goods/ sneaker stores and a large food court. Parking is very easy and accessible throughout the building. The bathroom facilities were pretty meh, and they could've used more bathroooms through the center.

I love this store! One of my friend introduced me to them and their clothes have become a staple in…read moremy closet. They have a lot of unique brands from Australia that I absolutely fell in love with. Fitting is perfect which is hard to find for a petite person like me. I got introduced to a lot of unique brands that are high priced but at the shopaholic sample sale you can get it for much cheaper. Its terrific! All the girls working there are friendly and recommend great thinks as per your style. They used to have two stores one on W3rd near Grove and one in Larchmont. But now W 3rd store has closed and they are opening a new store in Pasadena!! Super exciting

Cute shop, there were lots of summer pieces when I was in. Dresses, lightweight separates, tons of…read morewarm weather wear. Staff was welcoming.

This place is a hit and miss. I have witnessed restaurants, clothing stores and entertainment…read morebusinesses come and go from this location through out the years. This place has a lot of potential to be great. It depends on the type of clientele you attract. Since you are in the downtown area, you attract people from San Pedro, Los Angeles and Orange County. Not always the greatest people you encounter but it attracts all types of people. Meaning Ghetto and Civilized people. Parking is horrible here on the weekends. Since it is catered mostly to the tourist that is visiting the aquarium of the pacific Weekdays are solid, you will find parking with no problem. Overall, I come here once in awhile pending on the event. Great place to watch a move or chill by the coast. Many restaurants nearby is a plus!

A small little outdoor shopping center right in the heart of downtown Long Beach. It's literally…read morenext door to the convention center, and across street from the waterfront and Aquarium Of The Pacific. Not sure what the purpose of the outlet name is for as I think the only outlet was Gap. I could be wrong with the other stores. With any retail area, things come and go so having a storefront survive is amazing. It's a nice outdoor shopping experience with dining options to add to it. There's a few sit down dining places but nothing overly fancy. You have more of the bigger chain restaurants right across the street along the water and Shoreline Village. There's a movie theatre, a comedy center and a couple of decent amount of shops. Nothing over the top but your local shops like HM, Nike, Guess, Gap Outlet and a few others. It is a nice place to walk around and just see Long Beach. You're literally close to the convention center which is right across the street. Aquarium and the park is also across the street which a bridge is also use to cross over. The Marina Park, Shoreline Village are all a couple minutes walk from the pike. It's a cute little outdoor shopping area but nothing major. There's plenty of parking in the structure with some street parking along the strip.

Super cute branch of this store! This is a cute little shop selling a lot of trinkets and…read moreinteresting stuff related to Japanese culture in Sawtelle. While waiting for a restaurant to seat you, you can walk around in here and look around. There were several things that were pretty unique to me, and I found the shop very well-managed and clean. Even though it was a small store, there was still several workers present which was pretty interesting to me. But yeah, I think if someone wants to buy anything related to anime, have any unique chopsticks, Pokemon, pencils, Sanrio, Studio Ghibli, or some squishy toys, they will enjoy coming here. Prices pretty reasonable. You will be tempted to buy something for sure! Lots of very cute plushies also and I found it funny/cool they even sold backpacks for Labubus! - no bathrooms inside - lots of blind boxes - cute eye-catching displays at the windows

Super nice staff! Great environment. Always welcoming to shop in. The workers always greet as well…read morewhich is nice