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.

This very popular three-level indoor mall has a great food court and ground level supermarket…read more These two places also have the fairest prices. While it was great to see only two empty storefronts, most businesses sell overpriced to super overpriced products to stay afloat. The mall is dated-looking, with a defunct water fountain, but the open second floor bathed in natural sunlight gives off soothing, chill vibes. The food court has about 9 places, mostly Korean but also a Vietnamese and Japanese katsu options. We ate fresh bi bim naeng myun (very chewy buckwheat noodles), ja jang myun (chewy noodles with black bean sauce and a nice amount of minced beef or pork), and fish cake on a skewer. Some places charge for a to go container and the cranky employee at the naeng myun place (the name's only in Korean, Kang San Myun Ok, refused to sell me to go in separate containers. Excuse me for wanting to separate the chewy noodles from the broth, as the noodles will lose elasticity from a long drive. The food court had many televisions broadcasting a World Cup match. There eating area is spacious with tables are cleared and wiped quickly. The outdoor dining are was closed the day we went. The supermarket is huge, organized and has the viral fruit-shaped ice cream that I adore, for $4.99 each. There's a Cake House bakery with mildly sweet Asian pastries and hot beverages. Their cakes are very expensive and beautiful. Cake slices are also sold. The mall has women's clothes, skin care, a bank, bookstore, children's toys, handbags and jewelry, and knick-knacks or collectibles. There's even a flower shop on a parking level right by the supermarket entrance. We were surprised to spend about 4 hours there. It's easy to spend a lot of time here as the parking is free! I will be back for the food and accessories in support of Korean-owned businesses.

Awesome food court. Probably a dozen places or more to eat. All fresh, homemade…read more First time there. I'm not Korean. Everyone was very friendly, sweet, and kind. Felt like a different world. Walked around a bit afterward and loved all the cute shops. Beautiful clothing, etc.. Free parking !!

I'm kind of a regular at ROW DTLA so about time I write a review. You can find me often at…read moreSmorgasburg on Sundays! The big food festival that happens every week is what initially brought me to the Row and there is so much to discover there. I also often come here to charge my Tesla ~ charging on Level 5. The Row opened almost 10 years ago on the edge of Arts District and is spread across 30 acres. As mentioned with the charging, they do have a parking garage which is really nice when coming here. And it's a nice garage, well kept and clean, free for 2 hours with validation. You never need to worry about parking when you come here! Like much of Arts District, it's kind of industrial chic vibes. It's an open-air spot with just lovely landscaping and seating all around. There are some excellent food options like Pikunico and Hayato, as well as Go Get Em Tiger for coffee needs. Very cool stores including concept spots and trendy clothing shops. And i'm def getting my next tattoo at Nonfromseoul. Aside from the brick & mortar shops and restaurants and weekly Sunday Smorgasburg, I've been to some other smaller cultural fests & pop ups here. It's always trendy and cute at ROW DTLA!

I really want to give this place 5 stars but I think with its current iteration it isn't quite…read morethere yet only because there's so much space that needs businesses to come in. That being said, ROW DTLA is a dreamscape when it comes to filming content and just catching city vibes in a safe space. Located near the Arts District this space of buildings used to be utilized for the textile industry. With multi floored buildings creating rows of foot traffic on the ground this space is perfect for events, pop ups, and get togethers. It's one of the reasons why Smorgasburg is held here on Sundays. It's why on any given weekend there may be an event being held, whether it be to celebrate AAPI month or the different creatives in the area. This space is filled with homegrown businesses and unique shops to visit. One of my favorite places is Hightide which is a Japanese stationary and supplies shop. The vibes are immaculate and walking in really feels like being in a store in Japan. Another popular space is Scent Bar for those who love perfume and are aromaphiles. With plenty of small curated artists being featured in this apothecary of aromas, Scent Bar is a nice stop whilst visiting the Row. If you're looking for interesting and discussion worthy furniture A+R is a must, located at one of the ends of the Row. For good coffee with artistic vibes you got to check out GGET (Go Get Em Tiger). Next to that if you're looking for stronger waters is Flask & Field with smaller batch and independent distilleries and crafters. All of this and the parking is free for the first 2 hours. In LA, that's unheard of! And it's a large parking structure with modern infrastructure. Blessed. With all this, hopefully ROW DTLA will continue to grow with more businesses and still retain its charm as time marches forward. Good for a short stay or half a day, if you're looking for things to do in LA proper, ROW DTLA is worth your drive.

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 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.

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.

Al-Marg Fashion Designs (booth F18) is a cute shop inside the Slauson that sells a wide variety of…read moreAfrican clothing, purses, and a variety of waist beads styles. The prices for waist beads range from $10-$15 each or 3 for $25 on select styles. The shop owner put the beads on for me and allowed me to keep the remainder that I plan to use as anklets. The service was fast and I'm satisfied with my purchase; will definitely be back!

The place has been around for decades. Slauson Swapmeet is a place to get items for a great low…read morerate. Long before social media, discount stores (like Dollar Tree, Big Lots, DDs, etc) you could go to your local swapmeet in LA and get all of things you needed along with barter a price if it was priced outside of your budget! Those days are long gone and it's looking dismal inside. There were several tattoo, gold jewelry and t shirt options and a beauty supply store with few places selling clothing items. It's LA nostalgia for me so I couldn't lend a low rating because I still like that it's still standing and helping the local community and entrepreneurs.

I've been working here in downtown LA for a few years now, and it has been the perfect place to…read moremeet all my business needs. This wholesale hub is more than just beauty--it's home to a diverse range of businesses, including fashion, law offices, yoga studios, hair and nail suppliers, and even storage solutions. The convenience of having so many industries in one place makes it a great spot for networking and finding resources. Whether I need beauty supplies, fashion essentials, or even professional services, everything is right here. If you're in the wholesale or service industry and looking for a central location with everything you need, LA face is definitely worth checking out.

Amazing! A place of wonder, stylish fabrics and clothes that are beautifully made. Most of the…read morestores, offer great discount for both merchants and the public. Check them out!

I've been going to Del Amo Fashion Center since I was a little kid, and somehow this place STILL…read moremanages to make me feel like I need a map, a snack, and possibly a Sherpa. This mall is MASSIVE. I'm pretty sure it's the biggest mall in Southern California--or at the very least, it's big enough that you'll question whether you've actually been shopping or accidentally entered a small city. There is literally something for everyone here. You've got the usual big-name stores, but then you turn a corner and suddenly you're surrounded by really cool Japanese-inspired shops and things you didn't even know you needed until five minutes ago. My wallet strongly disagrees with this business model. And then there's IKEA attached to the mall. Because apparently regular shopping wasn't exhausting enough. You can start your day looking for a pair of shoes and end up wandering through Swedish furniture, eating meatballs, and wondering why you now own 14 storage containers. The food selection is another story. There are SO many choices that deciding where to eat can become its own full-time job. You could easily spend the entire day here shopping, eating, people-watching, getting lost, finding your way again, and then getting lost AGAIN because apparently you forgot which entrance you came through. I've been coming here since I was a kid, so there's definitely a nostalgia factor for me. But even after all these years, Del Amo still has that "let's see what's over there" feeling--and that's dangerous when you're supposed to be making a quick trip. Bottom line: Come for one thing. Stay for six hours. Leave with bags you didn't plan on buying, a full stomach, tired feet, and absolutely no idea where you parked. Del Amo Fashion Center: Come shop. Get lost. Eat something. Repeat.

Yesterday, we visited Del Amo Mall to shop, visit Dig It, and have lunch. To my disappointment, the…read moreelevator just below Old Navy was not working, so we couldn't go the stores on the second floor because we had a stroller. It always seems like the elevator and/or escalator on this side of the mall is not working, making it inaccessible for people with strollers or a wheelchair. WHAT THE HECK! Needless to say we were highly disappointed during our visit to Del Amo.

Sometimes when I go to Little Tokyo there are parts that I don't always visit, but the Japanese…read moreVillage Plaza is somewhere that I always make sure to stop by and visit. Yes, part of it is because it's smack dab in the center, but the main part of it is because a lot of the businesses I like to shop at and peruse are located here, as well as lots of the places I like to get food and snacks from. I like visiting what I deem the "Anime Jungle pit" since eventually the entire underground section was taken over by businesses related to or owned by Anime Jungle, but in that pit, when there's no crazy lines, I like to visit Anime Jungle, Q Pop Shop, Little Akihabara LA (depending on the collab pop up), Kiddleton Kiosk, and maybe I got into the model kit or the TCG/vidya game shop, but not as often. Outside of the pit in the plaza area, sometimes I like to go to Monkey Pants, but it is a small shop, but they have cute trinkets and sometimes character mascots have meet and greet events, Catch on the 3rd floor, Neko Stop, Maneki Neko, Tokyo Japanese Lifestyle, the Sanrio store, Nijiya for quick drinks or snacks, Yamazaki bakery for the meat buns, Mitsuru Cafe for super cheap dango and takoyaki, and sometimes they have cool collab decoration and events throughout this location. It definitely gets crowded and busy here, the parking garage can get quite fisted, so it's not somewhere I park normally, but I will definitely visit.

Pretty much the most centralized mini-mall of various Japanese businesses that tourists look to…read moreexperience when they think of JapanTown. Great spot for Jpop & anime purchases, ramen & Asian pastries, and of course Hello Kitty merchandise.