Universal CityWalk
Universal City, CA 91608
Phone: (818) 622-4455
- Cross Street:
- Buddy Holly Drive
Editorial Review for Universal CityWalk – by Kim Cooper
The Scene
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.
The Goods
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, Sparky's has the largest collection of Pez dispensers in the country, and Retro Rad has your vintage desires covered. Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood and Gladstone's are still here, among others in the original cast. Joining them are Buca di Beppo, the popular family-style trattoria, and Wasabi, a quirky disco sushi spot. The CityFood Court features quick menus from chains like Versailles and Tommy's.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyPurchase 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.
User Reviews for Universal CityWalk
11/24/2007 Posted by gychii
As an outdoor mall, this one misses the mark. As a tourist destination too. Whether you're going for a movie, to shop, or to dine, it just seems like its a mess. The alley is too narrow, leading to crowdedness even when the crowd isn't that large. Tourist mix with area teens. And they charge for parking at ridiculous prices. All the stores pretty much sell stupid stuff. And the restaurants don't really even try. If you're from out of town, I'd suggest you skip the trap and go straight for one of the Los Angeles restaurant rows or upscale shopping centers. Visitors who have experienced Orlando's version of the same beware, this one is nothing like the open airy and thriving east coast namesake.
Pros: Convenient for the main park
Cons: Expensive parking
11/17/2007 Posted by porkjello
City Walk has improved over the years. There were issues regarding gangs that hung out there that seem to have been resolved with an increased security presence. 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. The major issue is that it costs $10 to park in order to go to Citywalk so I'd recommend carpooling here and make sure you are going to do something or else you're just paying $10 to see tourists, drunk clubbers, and neon lights.
Pros: They have sit down and fast food dining options along with a movie theater
Cons: $10 parking
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