First-time visitor to this mall, and I really enjoyed my visit…read more Some of the big names in the retail world have stores here, which was a nice surprise. Stores such as Apple, Aldo, The Gap, Banana Republic, Bed, Bath & Body, Bloomingdale's, Coach, Express, Hollister, Macy's, Vans, and many others. The mall is a good size, very clean, and well-maintained. The food court was extremely clean, comfortable, and somewhat fancy-looking, with plenty of tables, benches, and chairs to sit and relax throughout the mall. Friendly employees can be seen cleaning throughout the mall, assuring that this place is kept as spotless as possible. Free parking is available both in the parking garage adjacent to the mall and in non-garage parking on the east and south sides of the mall.

This mall has unsafe bathrooms and needs to up their security asap. Today was the second time I…read morewent to the family bathroom and there was a grown man (without a family) in the restroom using it as his private toilet and when he came out he left the bathroom a mess, toilet clogged and all, so the line of children waiting for this jerk couldn't use it. It was truly disgusting. I've complained this time and last time this happened (homeless man in one of the nursing stations). There should be security in the corridor, especially given that it is right next to an outlet to riverside drive. Westfield, you need to care more about the families and women supporting your establishment!

I stopped by this plaza today to go to Loqui for lunch. My wife joined me so she wanted to go to…read moreCrave Cafe and Athleta as well. Parking is limited here so you'll likely have a difficult time finding a spot if you come in the afternoon. I was lucky to see someone leaving so I got their spot. Some cars like to double park and it's a narrow spot so just be aware. Trader Joe's is here which is likely the reason there a lot of people taking up the parking spots.

So many stores and variety of selections to hangout, eat, drink, and shop. They have stores for…read moreclothing, books, luxury items, and more. I parked at the lot near a valet of the hotel. There's lots of floors and we had to go to the 4th floor. Make sure to bring your ticket to validate parking at one of the stores, we spent our time at Barnes and noble to pick out some things and we validated there. The place was packed on a Sunday, since it's an outdoor area, it was really hot and staying in the stores helped cool us off, especially if they had AC on full blast. Going back to the parking lot was a challenge, since there isn't a parking attendant around, there isn't service you can get help right away. Parking price is expensive if you stay more than 2 hours, I suggest coming for the 2 hours and validate it at a store or if you end up staying longer and reaching full price (max daily), might as well spend the feast of the day there since they already have everything you need for lunch and dinner. FYI, driving out of the 4th floor took some time so if you're in a rush, so is everyone else and some cars go so fast you might not see them in time around sharp turns and yield signs!

When I lived near here, I would come to The Grove often because Barnes & Noble had celebrity book…read moresignings. There was Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Jim Carrey even stayed hours after he needed to until he had spoken, taken pictures, and signed books for every single person who had waited in line for him. However, after the COVID pandemic they've noticeably stopped coming. Still, The Grove is a nice place to visit because it is so polished and touristy. There's the dancing fountain, free trolley, movie theater, shops and restaurants. Meanwhile, The Farmers Market is right next door, so you can easily walk there as well. It's a good place to kill time. Some stores are a bit on the pricey side, though. The trolley is a bit silly since the ride is so short. It takes longer to wait for the trolley than to just walk from one end of the mall to the other. It is a free novelty, though, so if you have nothing better to do, might as well. Recently, there was a parade and festival at LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) and I noticed several other people like me walking from there to The Grove since it's only around a 20 minute walk up Fairfax Ave. I think people decided to walk since parking at LACMA is $23 no matter what and we didn't want to pay it again. Parking at The Grove isn't cheap either, but it's easy and convenient since it's a huge multi-story parking garage with digital numbers that tell you how many spots are available on each level. My go to restroom is at the top level of Barnes & Noble, but there's also one at Farmers Market. The views of The Grove from the upper levels of Barnes & Noble are nice. There's also an onsite cafe on that level. Meanwhile, this Barnes & Noble is apparently one of the biggest in the US. Around the holidays, they put up one of the tallest Christmas trees in the US. They hang flying reindeer and a sleigh above the dancing fountain. They also put up a Santa house in the middle of the street where you can take pictures with Santa for a fee. One of the changes I didn't like around the dancing fountain, which is one of the few spots with trees and shade, is that they roped it off so that it became outdoor seating for the restaurants whereas before it was open to anyone. Even though I don't live near here anymore, I still end up visiting every now and then because of nearby festivals. At this point it's so familiar to me that as another reviewer had said "It's an LA staple."

UNDER CONSTRUCTION? Universal City Walk is an interesting place, it's always on the cusp of being…read moretorn down or threatened to be replaced but it's such a classic, how can it be? Stocked with plenty of food spots spanning from fast food to sit down eateries to donut shops and treats galore. You'll find a Hello Kitty Cafe & Store, Voodoo Donuts, Starbucks, Buca Di Beppo, Pink's Hot Dogs and ALOT more. Add the huge amount of gift shops and specialty shops and you cal spend hours here! My personal favorite spots are the Nintendo Store, Universal Studios gift shops, and the NBA Store. There's soooo much merch and tempting options. Come prepared to spend, yet practice self-control. Lots of the hubs in CityWalk are pricey, don't expect cheap finds, it's a tourist spot after all. Not in the mood for shopping? There's a movie theater smack in the middle of the action. My parents told me it's gotten a little run down as of late, but it's still open for reason. They have large screens and it's a Universal staple. CityWalk is mostly known as the gateway to Universal Studios Hollywood. You can walk right up to the Universal gates once you reach the end of CityWalk. Some people come in and out of the park to have lunch at CityWalk or an end-of-day dinner. I highly recommend both options. Overall, CityWalk is kept clean and the pavement is consistently power washed. Some shops have better service than others, but I've never really had a terrible experience at any of the stores or eateries. My only gripe would be the industrial food court area. It's a little dated. I've also noted construction, I really hope greed doesn't win and we get to keep CityWalk! I've been coming here since I was a kid.

This is a cool area to walk around outside universal. It's very bright with lots of lights and…read morethings to look at, a handful of gift shops, some restaurants and dessert places...even a hello kitty cafe which surprised me. It's nice if you're at universal but that's its whole purpose!

This plaza is located on the corner of Laurel Canyon Blvd and Riverside Dr. in Valley Village. This…read moreshopping center features tenants such as Starbucks, UPS Store, T-Mobile, Subway, Fat Burger, State Farm, and many supporting businesses. It is walkable and bikeable to the residents nearby. Accessible by public transportation and the 101 freeway. Parking is a challenge sometimes when it is busy. It is managed by NorthOak. Real Estates Investments, INC. Contact number : 818.715.0575.

Local hoping shopping center plaza with Ralph's, Starbucks, Jamba, Rite Aid, Togos, City Wok,…read moreBaskin Robbins, Wells Fargo and more! Easy access for locals in the Studio City neighborhood as well as very access from the Universal Studio City Station metro, local city busses and ride share if need be. This Ralph's is a favorite - huge with a big selection of everything with wonderful service. The Starbucks is constantly in flux. In the mix with these familiar brand you also have some essential self care businesses for: Optometry, Arts & Crafts, Beauty Supply, Holistic services, Nail care and the infamous Roxy (Dry) Cleaners. Note: some services are up the escalator - 2nd floor Parking is fairly easy as well as free - whether you enter or exit from Vineland Avenue or Ventura Blvd, where this plaza of cool chains sits on the eastbound side. Additional parking underground with staircase and elevator access.

The owner refuses to do anything about the many homeless encampments on the property. This has…read moremade it very dangerous for everyone who lives in the area. I have asked repeatedly for them to do something about this nuisance and nothing has been done.

This is a great shopping center with different places for you to visit. I came here last night with…read moremy friends to go to Hendel Homemade ice cream for dessert. I believe they open here recently and it's popular. The other place I think is very popular here is Ma's Italian Kitchen which I been to before. The food is great here and customer service is outstanding. I visited the Vons grocery here as well and there 2 Starbucks here (one inside Vons and the actual store). There a decent amount of parking here and I would recommend this shopping center.

Lakeside Shopping Center is anchored by Vons, Bank of America, American Red Cross, Fantastic Sams,…read moreStarbucks, Panda Express, Lotus & Light, Cleaners, more and most recently, Handel's Homemade Ice Cream (HIC). I came to this center to support Handel's HIC Grand Opening Day. I also supported Panda Express. I didn't shop at Vons or at any of the other businesses. It's not a very big shopping center, but it was packed when I was here. Parking was slightly challenging as there are some tight space. Just be careful when backing up and exiting. Hence, 4 stars. I don't live nearby Burbank. I probably may not return back to this shopping center. If I'm in the area for whatever reason, I will definitely drop by to shop at a few of the other businesses within this shopping center. Thank you Lakeside SC!