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1000 Universal Studios Blvd
Universal City, CA 91608 34.1341 -118.3519

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood Hills, Central LA

Last updated 9.05.09

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What People Are Saying About Citywalk

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Kim Cooper

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With a wide selection of food and entertainment crammed into a couple of manufactured blocks, CityWalk is the destination of choice for folks who like the idea of having urban-esque neighborhoods reduced down to their essence. Redesigned and expanded in early 2000, the sensory-overloaded strip boasts scores of restaurants, shops and neon signs. Visitors can take part in rock-and-roll bowling at Jillian's, virtual NASCAR racing, an audience participation piano bar Howl at the Moon, the movie-themed Emaginator thrill ride, and dancing in a Latin nightclub, Rumba Room. For your shopping pleasure,…

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Save Money:
Purchase a VIP Nighttime Party Pass for $19.99--online or at the Universal Studios Store--and get free cover and priority entrance to BB Kings Blues Club, Howl at the Moon, Jillian's Hi-Life Lanes, Rumba Room and Saddle Ranch Chop House. Other benefits include two free drink tickets; free bull ride at Saddle Ranch and a $5 game card for Jillian's.
ambiance
76.66999816894531% positive
  1. “just love Universal CityWalk, it is fun to just walk and people watch.”
  2. “The attendants knew full well that the parking garage was full but they still took our 10 dollars!”
  3. “theatre. They've just remodeled it and it's really nice with very comfortable seats.”
  4. “That includes parking and a nice lunch at panda express.”
  5. “Great places to eat and just alot of fun with bright neon signs and other cool stuff!”
  6. “On a Friday night - after waiting in a huge line to get into Juraissic Parking after paying an expensive 10 dollar general fee (its only 3 dollars in Santa Monica) - we were sent into a garage where there was no more parking stalls to park in - now why wo”
  7. “We paid 10 dollars for a parking spot - and for that price a good parking spot!”
  8. “And they charge for parking at ridiculous prices.”
  9. “This place is fun if you want to be around a lot of people but still be free to roam or people-watch.”
  10. “CityWalks a great place to have fun or even just to pick a spot to sit and watch the people go by.”
  11. “We were late for a dinner there, so we decided to deal with it, get suckered into 'preferred' parking in another lot for an additional 10 dollar fee- Logically, we thought we could exit the parking garage and explain to attendant that we would like prefer”
  12. “come with a car full of people, parking is atrocious at around $10 per car.”
  13. “Citywalk is very fun to do and walk around.”
  14. “The $8.00 fee for parking, excessive noise from the musicians and street entertainers and huge video screen between restaurants, excessive #'s of customers allowed at one time, etc. makes for a feeling of complete chaos, and the couple of nice restaurants”
  15. “Great shops, wonderful restaurants, and a live atmosphere!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Tapas bar Tu Tu Tango and Southwestern rodeo restaurant Saddle Ranch are my favorite places to dine.”
  2. “They have nice places to spend your time and money like BB Kings, the Rhumba Room, Howl at the Moon piano bar, and the newly remodeled AMC movie theaters.”
  3. “The Citywalk is a really cool place to go if you just want to hang out, look at different stores, shop, eat, drink and meet interesting people.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “It's got great restaurants such as "Tommys" "Karl Strauss" and "Gladstones" if you're looking for great stores, this isn't the place, but if you're looking for good food, you can find almost anything here from burgers, to pizza to fine dining!”
  2. “The only reasons to go are the Imax theater and Benita's Frites--the best french fries in the world.”
  3. “say eating as opposed to "dining" because you can get a great sausage sandwich or pizza as well as sushi, filet mignon and king crab legs.”
  4. “The food was great!”
  5. “The center of the walk has a big screen for all dining in the food court areas to ENJOY!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a really nice place to go regardless if you are visiting Universal Studios or not.”
  2. “It's got great restaurants such as "Tommys" "Karl Strauss" and "Gladstones" if you're looking for great stores, this isn't the place, but if you're looking for good food, you can find almost anything here from burgers, to pizza to fine dining!”
  3. “CityWalks a great place to have fun or even just to pick a spot to sit and watch the people go by.”
  4. “Citywalk is a great place to bring out-of-towners for some entertainment or for Angelenos who are not too embarrassed to mix in with the tourists.”
  5. “I'll admit that Citywalk is a great place to bring visitors wanting a taste of L.A. shtick--theme restaurants and shops, huge movie theaters, hordes of people, etc.”
  6. “They have lots of good stores and restaurants though.”
  7. “CityWalk is a great place to shop and eat.”
service
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “This place is fun if you want to be around a lot of people but still be free to roam or people-watch.”
  2. “The employees at Rant 'n' Rave were very helpful and kind.”
  3. “CityWalks a great place to have fun or even just to pick a spot to sit and watch the people go by.”
  4. “I'll admit that Citywalk is a great place to bring visitors wanting a taste of L.A. shtick--theme restaurants and shops, huge movie theaters, hordes of people, etc.”
  5. “just love Universal CityWalk, it is fun to just walk and people watch.”
  6. “There is a movie theater, which is pretty big, but it seems like it charges more than other AMCs out there and the service there seems to be about the same.”
  7. “come with a car full of people, parking is atrocious at around $10 per car.”
  8. “The Citywalk is a really cool place to go if you just want to hang out, look at different stores, shop, eat, drink and meet interesting people.”
  9. “On a Friday night - after waiting in a huge line to get into Juraissic Parking after paying an expensive 10 dollar general fee (its only 3 dollars in Santa Monica) - we were sent into a garage where there was no more parking stalls to park in - now why wo”
value
63.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Parking is expensive and the whole place is an overrated shopping mall.”
  2. “feel this is an injustice and would like my 10 dollars back.”
  3. “I'll admit that Citywalk is a great place to bring visitors wanting a taste of L.A. shtick--theme restaurants and shops, huge movie theaters, hordes of people, etc.”
  4. “On a Friday night - after waiting in a huge line to get into Juraissic Parking after paying an expensive 10 dollar general fee (its only 3 dollars in Santa Monica) - we were sent into a garage where there was no more parking stalls to park in - now why wo”
  5. “It is a little pricey but, if you can take the expense, it's a cool place to go.”
  6. “The only time i like to come here is at midnight with a huge group of friends to watch a movie.”
  7. “The attendants knew full well that the parking garage was full but they still took our 10 dollars!”
  8. “The $8.00 fee for parking, excessive noise from the musicians and street entertainers and huge video screen between restaurants, excessive #'s of customers allowed at one time, etc. makes for a feeling of complete chaos, and the couple of nice restaurants”
  9. “They have nice places to spend your time and money like BB Kings, the Rhumba Room, Howl at the Moon piano bar, and the newly remodeled AMC movie theaters.”
  10. “theatres. Everything is expensive and fake at Universal CityWalk.”
  11. “Pretty pricey.”
  12. “Universal City Walk has a huge movie theatre, which includes an IMAX theatre, a bowling alley, numerous restaurants and shops.”
  13. “And they charge for parking at ridiculous prices.”
  14. “We were late for a dinner there, so we decided to deal with it, get suckered into 'preferred' parking in another lot for an additional 10 dollar fee- Logically, we thought we could exit the parking garage and explain to attendant that we would like prefer”
  15. “We paid 10 dollars for a parking spot - and for that price a good parking spot!”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/25/10

Fun, Fun, Fun!

by nikkic68 at Citysearch

I have had the privelage to go to several restaurants here as well as check out the nightlife! This is a must for people new to the area and those who have not been here in a while! Good times!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/03/10

Solid Fun

by collinsisaac at Citysearch

The Citywalk is a really cool place to go if you just want to hang out, look at different stores, shop, eat, drink and meet interesting people. I like coming here to people watch or hang out with friends. I am glad we have a place like this close to home. It is a tourist attraction but it makes it even more interesting.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/13/09

Great Shopping Experience

by Jrichardson09 at Citysearch

CityWalk is a great place to shop and eat. The food was great!, and i got a personalized leather bracelet from Rant 'n' Rave Kiosk. The employees at Rant 'n' Rave were very helpful and kind.

  • Pros: I got the best customer service
  • Cons: Expensive Parking
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/05/09

great times

by grabtrees at Citysearch

love this place, there's so much to do and see here, and its always a good time. there are quite a few tourists but its the whole attaction to this place! there's a good selection of places to eat and places to entertain you! can't go wrong with a trip to city walk.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/04/08

Getting Better

by Janelle15 at Citysearch

There are more resturants and the entertainment is getting better. Everytime I go...there is new stuff.

The Details on Citywalk

Place Categories:

  • great place
  • great restaurants
  • huge movie theater
  • nice stores
  • pretty decent tourist attraction
  • great shops
  • really bad experience
  • just love universal citywalk
  • kind employees
  • fake everything
  • worst parking
  • fabulous theaters
  • big video screen
  • huge line
  • great sights
  • great mignon
  • truely enjoy sweaty crowds
  • like dollars
  • very comfortable seats
  • dirty look
  • great bars
  • great signs
  • overrated shopping mall
  • great food
  • like preferred parking
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