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Enjoy dining, shopping and catching a movie at the Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk! Updated February 22, 2008. Related info--- BACK HOME :: Latest News :: Family Entertainment Hot Spots :: Main Street Huntington Beach :: Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk :: The Block at Orange :: Irvine Spectrum Center :: Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade :: Howard Hughes Center Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalkCome join the fun in this wacky Los Angeles family entertainment hot spot!
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. So, there's really "something for everyone" at the Universal Studios CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk -- Restaurants
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--- Later on this page, you'll see a picture of the Daily Grill's funky architecture at Universal Studios City Walk. The decor may be whimsical, but the Daily Grill Restaurant (phone number 818/760-4448) takes preparing their American-cuisine entrees quite seriously. It features a general variety of standard favorites---chicken and beef dishes, burgers, sandwiches, main dish salads, etc. all at "moderate" prices. (Actually, "moderate" prices are what you'll find in all of the Universal Studios CityWalk restaurants. You won't find anything budget-priced here...and yet, you won't "break the bank," either.) The Hard Rock Cafe (phone number 818/622-ROCK), is another restaurant featuring a general American cuisine menu. (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. BB King's Blues Club (phone number 818/622-5464.) is the place to head if you're craving some down-home Southern cooking? At night, BB King's comes alive with music...but it's open for "just plain eating a meal," as well. The restaurant features a variety of delicious Southern food, and a number of Cajun entrees thrown in, as well. Three more popular restaurants at Universal's CityWalk feature American Cuisine are:
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 818/622-7224) you'll find your sushi favorites. 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 Cafe (phone number 818/985-9653) featuring this famous chef's own take on pizzas, rotisserie meats and pastas. INTERNATIONAL CUISINE: At the Cafe Tu Tu Tango (phone number 818/769-2222), you can pick your choice from a menu that heavily features appetizers with an international mix of flavor choices. Members of your party are encouraged to share and let fill up while sampling a variety of fare. While you dine, you can often watch a painter or sculptor at work in this "arts" themed restaurant. 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 and DiscountsAMC 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?" Theaters #5 and #1 boast digital projectors, for the ultimate viewing experience.
To find out the list of movies currently playing and their showtimes, call the CityWalk AMC Theater phone number 1/800/326-3264 and use Express Code 707. (This is the Fandango movie phone number; it's a pre-recorded hotline which serves many different theaters.) To learn about specials...such as "redeem your parking stub for free food at the theater," (an example of one of this theater's popular discounts) use the following AMC Universal CityWalk telephone number---(818) 508-0588. You'll reach a pre-recorded information line telling you about various discount specials that are running at this AMC theater location. If you miss the beginning of the recording, stay on the line; the info repeats itself. Another important contact number to know is CityWalk AMC Theater's direct phone number: 818/508-0711. This is the AMC CityWalk phone number to call if you need to talk to a real, living human being. Via this AMC telephone number, you can reach a theater employee to ask whatever questions you still have after listening to their pre-recorded hotlines. Ticket prices for the Universal CityWalk AMC Theatres are as follows: Children's ticket prices (age 2 through 12) are $8.50 for all showtimes; kids under the age of 2 enter free. Senior's (age 60+) tickets cost $9.50 for all showtimes. Adult ticket prices run $11.50 for the late afternoon and evening showtimes, and $9.50 for the early afternoon matinees. (Matinees are all shows that start at 3:55 pm or earlier. "Regular" showtimes begin at 4 pm and later.) Don't forget to take your parking ticket into the theater for validation...because, if you don't, the money you spend just to park your car will significantly raise the price of your outing to the movies! 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, though, that this is a national website, so you'll have to look for the Universal Theaters from a long drop-down menu...unless you want to put in the zip code):
AMC Theater website for showtimes at Universal CityWalk and other locations.
As of 10/11/2006, the Universal CityWalk IMAX ticket prices are about $14/adults and $10/kids. There is no discount for matinee performances at the IMAX (like there is at the regular AMC theaters.) You can call the IMAX phone number listed above to check for any ticket price increases that have occurred since I made this update. City Walk---bowling and other entertainmentBOWLING--- 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. VIRTUAL RACING: One more family entertainment spot at Universal CityWalk is the Nascar Motor Speedway! At the Nascar Motor Speedway (phone number 818/763-7959), race-lovers can enjoy a VIRTUAL race experience. Want to know what it feels like to zip along at 190 MPH? Now you can---and there's not even any danger at all of your getting hurt! NIGHTLIFE: At night, the Universal Hollywood CityWalk comes alive with clubbing-style night life. BB King's Blues club (phone number 818/622-5464) offers live music (not always blues!) 7 nights a week. Eat delicious Southern cooking while making your ears happy! 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!
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.....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 Team LA (telephone number 818/509-3090.) Many of the stores at the Universal Studios CityWalk, though, are meant for browsing and having a good time. At Sparkies, (phone number 818/622-2925) 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 Harley Davidson shop (phone number 818/754-6200)you won't find motorcycles; but you'll see plenty of themed knick-knacks and apparel. 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 Bookstore (phone number 818/763-1811) is a great place to go to browse through books OR grab a cup of coffee at their in-store cafe...or BOTH! For a complete listing of stores at the Universal City Walk, please refer to their official website; I've linked you straight to it in the next section below. Universal Studios CityWalk -- Map, Directions, Contact informationThe 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--- Directions to the Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, California--- 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 road map for directions to Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk. 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.
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