Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk
Come join the fun in this wacky Los Angeles family entertainment hot spot!
In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of the Universal Studios CityWalk---and its super-funky architecture! This is a Los Angeles hot spot where everyone in the family can find something to enjoy---restaurants, shopping and entertainment!
You'll find dozens of
Things to do at Universal's CityWalk!
Do you enjoy funky architecture, interesting merchandise, and a lively atmosphere? If so, you'll enjoy visiting the Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk!Did a pink Cadillac ram into the side of this building? No, of course not---this is just one of the way-out examples of decor you'll find when you visit Universal CityWalk!
In addition to the "fun" way it looks, Universal's City Walk can entertain you for the whole day...between browsing around through the unique merchandise, dining at one of its quality restaurants, and taking in a movie.
At night, the Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk turns on its bright neon lights and morphs into a clubbing center for adults. There's truly something for everyone in your group to enjoy at the Universal Studios CityWalk!
Restaurants at Universal Studios CityWalk
There are roughly a dozen major restaurants at the Universal Studios Hollywood City Walk. In addition, there are PLENTY of snack shops featuring quick bites of every variety. You won't get hungry here!AMERICAN CUISINE---The Hard Rock Cafe (phone number 818/622-ROCK), is a favorite restaurant with both locals and tourists which features a menu of general American cuisine. (To your left, you can see a picture of the Universal Studios Hard Rock Cafe location.) As at all of the Hard Rock Cafe locations, the Universal Studios CityWalk Hard Rock Cafe features memorabilia of the greatest stars of rock and pop music for you to view and enjoy while you eat.
Three more popular restaurants at Universal's CityWalk feature American Cuisine are:
The Saddle Ranch Chop House (phone number 818/760-9680.) The Saddle Ranch Chop House is the king of steaks at CityWalk
Tony Roma's Restaurant (phone number 818/763-7662) is the king of ribs. You'll find the same delicious BBQ at the CityWalk Tony Roma's location as you will at any of Tony Roma's USA or world-wide locations
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT: If you're looking for a good seafood dinner at the Universal CityWalk, you'll want to try the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company! At this tasty restaurant...featuring seafood, of course...you'll be able to order such favorites as shrimp (made many different ways,) fish, pastas, hamburgers, salads and desserts. The Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant phone number is 818/753-4867.
ASIAN CUISINE: If you're an Asian food fan, you'll want to try out the new Andrew's Panda Inn Restaurant. (phone number (818) 487-6889.)you'll find a menu featuring award winning Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine (both Chinese styles.) At "Wasabi" (phone number 818/763-8813) you'll find your sushi favorites prepared by master chefs.
BRAZILIAN: At the Samba Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse (phone 818/763-0101) you'll enjoy selecting from fine cuts of skewered meats, see a Samba show...and perhaps join in the samba fun yourself.
MEXICAN FOOD: If you're hungry for Mexican-style cuisine, head to Camacho's Cantina (phone number 818/622-3333), where you'll find all your favorite Mexican dishes, served within a lively atmosphere.
ITALIAN CUISINE: For Italian food fans, you'll be eager to try out Universal CityWalk's location of the popular Buca Di Beppo reataurants (phone number 818/509-9463) featuring the cuisine of Southern Italy.
CALIFORNIA CUISINE: Then, for lovers of the fresh and unusual, there's always a tasty surprise at the popular the Wolfgang Puck L.A. Bistro (phone number 818/985-9653) featuring this famous chef's own take on pizzas, rotisserie meats and pastas.
FAST FOOD & SNACKING: While there are too many snacking options for me to want to mention them all, chocolate-lovers will want to know about the the Mercado Chocolate Loco (phone number 818/761-7213). This is a store featuring all types of chocolate products; as their ad says, even "chocolate band aids!" In addition to the more usual types of chocolates, you'll also find the exotic at Mercado Chocolate Loco. Care for a chocolate covered jalapeno pepper, anyone? A notable feature at Chocolate Loco is their hot cocoa bar, where you can sip cocoa made in more styles than you had ever imagined. One of their specialties at the hot cocoa bar is a cinnamon-spiced Mexican-style cocoa. Chocolate lovers, this is the store & snack bar for YOU!
For a complete list of the Universal Studios CityWalk fast food & snack bars, please consult the City Walk official website (link at the end of this page.)
Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk Entertainment--Movies, Bowling, and more!
AMC Theater at Univeral City Walk (formerly Loews Theater)
City Walk's AMC/Lowes Theaters (with IMAX!) are an entertainment highlight! Even though the Universal CityWalk sits adjacent to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, you don't have to step foot into the theme park itself in order to spend a fun day at City Walk.At the AMC-Lowes Universal City Cineplex Theater, you'll find the latest-release film that you've been wanting to see, in theaters featuring state-of-the-art sound. Are you a movie "perfectionist?" The AMC at CityWalk DOES show digitally projected films, including digital 3D movies!
Several years ago, the Loews theater company merged into the AMC Theater group. The cinemas at Universal's CityWalk gained a new name---"The AMC Universal Studios Cinema and IMAX," but many locals continue to simply call this "Loews Theater." By whatever name you want to call it, the CityWalk theaters are a great place to see a film.
Recorded AMC CityWalk movie theater listings: To find out the list of movies currently playing and their showtimes, call the CityWalk AMC Theater phone number 1/888/AMC-4FUN. (This is the AMC movie phone number; it's a pre-recorded hotline which serves many different theaters.)
AMC showtimes on the AMC website: If you would prefer to check the Universal CityWalk AMC theater showtimes on their website, you may use the following link to get to the AMC website (Note: this is a national website, so you'll have to look for the Universal AMC Theater from a long drop-down menu...or else enter the zip code 91608.) AMC Theater website for showtimes at Universal CityWalk and other locations.
AMC Movie Listings & Showtimes on the CityWalk website: You can find out showtimes for the City Walk AMC much faster on the AMC page of the CityWalk website. The disadvantage, of course, is that if you don't find a movie that you want to see at CityWalk, you won't be able to find a different theater on the CityWalk website.
City Walk---bowling and other entertainment
There are still other entertainment options at the Universal Studios Hollywood City Walk! For example---
BOWLING--- You'll find a modern bowling experience at Jillian's Hi-Life Lanes (phone number 818/985-8234.) Jillian's also has a restaurant featuring American foods, an arcade room and television sports viewing. Please use their phone number to call to ask for their current prices and hour of operation. Or, you may use the upcoming link to visit the Jillian's official website, www.jillians.com
SKYDIVING!--- A new option at Universal Studios CityWalk is indoor skydiving. You can "try your wings" at I Fly Hollywood, the fun new entertainment venue that simulates freefall as if from a plane. For prices & more info, you may check out the www.iflyhollywood.com website. The I Fly Hollywood phone number is 818/985-4359.
NIGHTLIFE: At night, the Universal Hollywood CityWalk comes alive with clubbing-style night life.
The Rumba Room (phone number 818/622-1227) is a Latin-music club where you'll enjoy dancing the night away.
When you visit "Howl at the Moon"(phone number 818/755-9970), you'll have a fun time enjoying the dueling pianos in an atmosphere where EVERYONE joins in the singing and the fun.
The Saddle Ranch Chop House (phone number 818/760-9680) has its own live music stage and country/western dance floor. In addition, you can ride a mechanical bull while you're there!
Other nightlife at Universal Hollywood's CityWalk the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, phone number (818) 824-6545.
FREE ENTERTAINMENT: Is there any FREE entertainment at the Universal Studios CityWalk? Well, not always, but if you come on weekends or during the summer, you'll often find live bands playing in the large plaza in front of the AMC Loew's Universal Theaters. Also, street performers make an appearance on weekends and during busy times at various spots throughout CityWalk.
Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk -- Shopping
Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk is first and foremost an ENTERTAINMENT area; in other words, don't come here expecting to get some serious shopping done! Most of the stores are geared to the strolling visitor wishing to spend the afternoon looking at unique and unusual merchandise that they won't see elsewhere.On the other hand, there's some pretty good shopping here for the young adult crowd seeking clothing. Here's a list of the hottest clothing and accessories stores at the Universal Studios City Walk---
Abercrombie & Fitch, phone number 818/752-7530.......Billabong surf-inspired clothing, telephone number 818/755-8930.......Flip Flop Shop, telephone 818/763-7253.......Fossil accessories, phone number 818/985-8209.....Guess Accessories, telephone number 818/506-8577.....Hot Topic, phone number 818/762-5633.....Quiksilver, phone number 818/760-6650 (featuring surf-inspired clothing).....Salvatory Shoe Store, phone number 818/761-2786.....Shemoni Jewelers, telephone number 818/763-2004.....Skecher's Shoes, phone number 818/762-9688.
Sports fans can have fun adding to their wardrobes at several CityWalk stores---The Dodger's Clubhouse (phone number 818/761-5677), The Raider Image (phone number 818/763-4000), and Sports Avenue (telephone number 818/763-1516.)
Many of the stores at the Universal Studios CityWalk, though, are meant for browsing and having a good time. At Sparky's, (phone number 818/762-1305) you'll find "nostalgia" merchandise of all types. At "Things from Another World" (phone number 818/622-8464), you'll see movie and comic book collectibles. At the Magnet Max shop (phone number 818/763-1079) you'll see plenty of themed magnets, many of which you'll never have seen (or even imagined) before.
Have you ever heard of an "Oxygen Bar?" Universal CityWalk has one! It's called the Zen Zone (phone number 818/487-7889), where you can take your turn breathing in pure 02, or relax on a massage bed.
Of course, Universal Studios has its own store here (phone number 818/622-8000) where you can buy all sorts of Universal Studios and NBC related clothing and souvenirs. And, the Upstart Crow (phone number 818/763-1811) is a great place to go to browse for souvenirs OR grab a cup of coffee at their in-store Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf location...or BOTH!
For a complete listing of stores at the Universal City Walk, please refer to their official website (see link below.)
Universal Studios CityWalk -- Map, Directions, Contact information
The Universal Studios CityWalk address is---100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
The Universal Studios phone number (information line) is (818) 622-4455.
Parking for Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk---
You'll pay a flat rate that's costs the same as parking for the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, which is around $14 (or more, if you choose close-up parking or valet parking.) The parking fee is one of the few things that's NOT fun about CityWalk. Validation: You can get 1 hour of free parking if you remember to validate your parking ticket (remember to take your ticket along with you, instead of leaving it in the car.) There's a list of rules about parking validation for CityWalk patrons. If you'd like to see the complete list of parking discounts at Universal CityWalk, here's a link to the Parking Details page of the CityWalk website.
Directions to the Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, California---
You'll want to get onto US 101 (a freeway which runs through Hollywood and north into Burbank, CA.) Take the exit for Universal City; the route to Universal is well-marked coming from the freeway.
Would you like to see a map of the Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk area? To get a better idea of this area's layout, use the following link to see a Yahoo map for directions to Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk.
Map of Universal CityWalk's stores, restaurants & theater: Here's the link to a printable, PDF map of the Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk restaurants and stores. All of CityWalk's stores, restaurants and entertainment facilities are easy to find...because they line one central promenade walk.
To see a full listing of the stores at Universal Studios CityWalk...and just to have some fun...you can use the following link to see the
Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk official website.
Universal CityWalk Hours of operation: Retail stores at the Universal City Walk open on Sundays thru Thursdaysat 11:00 am and close at 9:00 pm; and on the weekends (Fridays and Saturdays) the CityWalk opening time is at 11:00 am and its closing time is at 11:00 pm. Restaurants, movies and nightclubs generally stay open later. Since each restaurant or club sets their own hours, please contact each location individually, via the phone numbers given above on this page.
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