7 Best Shopping Malls In Downtown Los Angeles, California

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Aarti
Aarti 
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Boasting a cultural and vibrant buzz, which is hard to find in any other city, Downtown Los Angeles is a place with an eclectic blend of old and the new that forms something rare and unique. It is a location where skyscrapers, movie theatres, historical monuments, galleries, and museums, all share the same space in the same block. Visitors walking through the streets end up finding something unique and something new. It could be graffiti or a mural, or a celebration going around for a specific day. America has a magnitude of suburbs all over, but nothing beats Downtown LA for its diversity. There are hip restaurants, cafes, large shopping complexes, and noteworthy attractions spread across town. But if you are more into meeting your shopping needs, there are a plethora of malls for you to explore. Check out this guide for the best shopping malls in Downtown Los Angeles, California.

1. Fig at 7th


Imagine a mall at the pit of an abandoned quarry. That is the feeling you get the moment you enter Fig at 7th. An open-air shopping center nestled in Downtown Los Angeles’s Financial District, Fig at 7th is cradled between two highrise office buildings. Some of the retailers you will find here are Starbucks Coffee, Victoria’s Secret, Target, and more.

Fig at 7th

Address: 735 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States

Website: Fig at 7th

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 7am - 12am; Sun: 8am - 11pm

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2. City Center on 6th


A three-story shopping center, City Center on 6th offers retail stores, a food court, an entertainment center, and full-service restaurants to all its visitors. Featuring over 60 stores, the highlight of the mall includes its sweeping skylight view that brings in all the natural sunlight. The indoor shopping mall also comes with two subterranean parking levels and multiple parking spots on the streets making this a convenient location to stop by for the best shopping experience.

City Center on 6th

Address: Second Floor, 3500 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020, United States

Website: City Center on 6th

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 8:30pm; Sun: 10am - 7:30pm

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3. Koreatown Galleria


Nestled in the center of Koreatown in Los Angeles, Koreatown Galleria is a three-story shopping complex providing a one-stop shopping experience to its visitors. The shopping center houses over 70 stores, as well as the Galleria market. It also features a supermarket and a food court offering Asian cuisines for a delightful dining experience. The center sees visitors from all over the city.

Koreatown Galleria

Address: 3250 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006, United States

Website: Koreatown Galleria

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm; Sun: 10am - 7pm

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4. West Hollywood Gateway

WehoGateway
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A regional shopping center located in West Hollywood, California, West Hollywood Gateway houses the renowned Target, where celebrity sightings are quite common. Along with Target, the center is also home to Best Buy, Mendocino Farms, Crazy Rockin Sushi, Ulta Cosmetics, and more. There is also a courtyard where visitors can chill with their family or friends while checking out the Hollywood sign.

West Hollywood Gateway

Address: 7100 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046, United States

Website: West Hollywood Gateway

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm; Sun: 11am - 6pm

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5. The Grove

The Grove (Los Angeles)
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When you ask anyone from Los Angeles which is their favorite place to shop, be prepared to hear the answer, “The Grove.” Although the Grove only houses 50 retailers, it is still considered one of the best shopping malls in downtown. Along with this, the Original Farmers Market sits right next to the mall. So, you can get a lot of shopping done with a touch of cardio going along with it. The outdoor shopping mall hosts multiple events that take place all year, and it also comes with a unique feature, which is the art-deco cinema.

The Grove

Address: 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036, United States

Website: The Grove

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 10am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 10pm

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6. ROW DTLA


Covering an area of 30 acres (12 ha), ROW DTLA provides a home to multiple retail outlets, offices, full-service restaurants, and pop-up shops among other amenities. There’s also a 5-acre (2 ha) open-air market that sells fresh produce, arts and crafts, and more. Some of the stores you will find here are Bodega, Bridge & Burn, Coast by Coast, and Dylanlex. There are also multiple facilities of wellness and fitness center nestled here.

ROW DTLA

Address: 777 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States

Website: ROW DTLA

Opening hours: 8am - 10pm (daily)

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7. The Bloc

The BLOC (7th Street / Metro Center), Los Angeles, California
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Explore the beauty of the chic, open-air mall in the center of Downtown Los Angeles. The mall sets itself apart with a trendy demeanor by housing local boutiques, luxury retailers, under-the-sky markets, eateries, and more. Because of the location, you will find a variety of crowds either strolling and shopping in the place, clinking glasses of wine at a wine boutique, or gobbling up tasty food at a cafe. The mall also organizes several live performances, along with art installations around downtown.

The Bloc

Address: 700 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States

Website: The Bloc

Opening hours: 5am - 12am (daily)

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Shop till you drop

Whatever your heart wishes, you are sure to find it in one of the malls here in Downtown LA. So, the next time when you are in Los Angeles, use this guide as a reference to get all the shopping done at any of the malls mentioned here.

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Born in Mumbai and brought up in Bangalore, India, Aarti is a full-time freelance writer by profession. She is a lover of everything the ‘blue dot’ offers—world cultures, off-the-beaten tracks,...Read more

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