Universal Citywalk

• Hours: Open daily
• Cost: No admission fee, but charges a parking fee
• Location: Next to Universal Studios (directions below)
• How Long: Depends on what you're going to do
• Best Time to Visit: Liveliest in the evening

Universal Citywalk

Universal Citywalk is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex next to Universal Studios, home to more than a dozen restaurants, over two dozen retail shops and an 18-screen movie theater. Located outside the theme park's gates, it's accessible to anyone without buying a ticket.

Built like a narrow, city street with lots of colorful signs hanging above, this place vibrates with neon energy in the evening and at night. Besides the plentiful restaurants and entertainment, you'll find a few fun shops to rummage around in.

Universal CityWalk Entertainment

Universal CityWalk hosts free outdoor concerts in summer.

The Gibson Amphitheatre (previously called the Universal Amphitheatre) is also located at Universal CityWalk. In this small venue, every seat is 150 feet or less from the stage and it draws performers as diverse as the Dalai Lama, Engelbert Humperdinck and Nine Inch Nails.

Universal CityWalk Tips

• When you pay to park at Universal CityWalk, you'll get $10 off a movie ticket.

Universal CityWalk Review

Universal CityWalk is a high-energy place with lots of good spots for eating and an evening's entertainment. For something to do after dark in the Hollywood area, we rate it 4 out of 5 stars. You can see what other people just like you think about it, then bookmark this page and after you've been there, come back and tell us what you think. What do you think of the Universal CityWalk as a tourist destination?

• 0 = Yuck! Just say no to this tourist trap
• 1 = So-So More fun than a night in jail, but you might enjoy a good nap more
• 2 = OK Some people find it interesting. I didn't
• 3 = Good Go if you have time, but it's not a big deal if you miss it
• 4 = Great I really liked it. I think you will, too
• 5 = Awesome! It's a must-see sight I recommend to everyone

Getting to Universal Citywalk

Universal Citywalk

1000 Universal Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA
818-622-4455 Universal Citywalk Website

From US 101 going south, exit at Lankershim. Turn left turn onto Cahuenga Boulevard and then left onto Universal Studios Boulevard. Follow the road the hill to Universal CityWalk.

From US 101 North going south, exit at Universal Studios Boulevard and follow the signs to Universal CityWalk.

There's a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway station at Universal City, on the Metro Red Line. Across the street from the subway station is a free shuttle bus to Universal CityWalk.

More About Universal Studios

Read about visiting, when to go, what there is to do.

Find out how to buy tickets.

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