Find more than 100 stores at Citadel Outlets, with retailers selling clothes, accessories, shoes, and more. Expect to spend at least a couple of hours here, since you may want to browse a number of stores. You can easily visit from Union Station on the Citadel Outlets Express, or try a chauffeured shopping tour. If you're flying out of LAX, consider booking a shopping package; you get access to the lounge, and free baggage storage.
For the best deals, buy a savings passport.
Military personnel receive special discounts at numerous participating retailers.
International shoppers don't need to bring cash, with on-site currency exchange.
The Customer Service Center offers a free baggage check.
Travelers report the shops are wheelchair accessible.
Free Wi-Fi is available on-site.
Citadel Outlets are about a 10-minute drive from Downtown Los Angeles, on Interstate 5, and there are free on-site parking facilities. You can also hop a free shuttle from many sites in Downtown Los Angeles (a list is available on the outlets' website) or book a tour. Tour and transfer services typically run from the Los Angeles airport and Anaheim-area hotels. Private tours are also an option, including multi-day tours along California's coast.
The outlets are open daily from morning until well into the evening. Since the parking facilities tend to fill up, you should arrive earlier in the day to avoid the crowds. The holidays are also a good time to visit, complete with a towering Christmas tree, plus extended hours and some of the best discounts of the year.
Since you can easily reach the Citadel Outlets via shuttle from Union Station, you can explore this historic LA sight while waiting for your ride. This late-1930s building features art deco and Mission revival detailing, as well as eateries and frequent arts events. If you want to learn more about its architecture, take a free monthly tour of the building. Otherwise you can rejuvenate from the bustling city by lounging in the courtyard, or sipping a pint in the brewpub.
