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Outlet Malls
Overview: Most people in Los Angeles know that the best shopping isn’t on Rodeo Drive or even at the Third Street Promenade or the Beverly Center. The angelenos know that the best places to get the discounted retail deals (outside clearance items at the end and beginning of seasons) are the nearby outlet malls. Los Angeles has a couple within its vicinity: the Citadel Outlets and Camarillo Premium Outlets.
CAMARILLO PREMIUM OUTLETS
If you truly like to shop, start with the best but furthest outlet mall, the Camarillo Premium Outlets. This is hands down the preferred outlet mall for the angelenos here. In the vast sea of pinkish/redish buildings lie dozens of big, brand name retail fish. Plan to spend a day there if you like to shop. If you can’t afford something from Barneys New York, you may get your shot at the Barneys New York Outlet. Even the high priced Diesel, True Religion and Jones New York have a presence at the Camarillo Premium Outlets.
Clothes aren’t the only things to buy at the outlet mall. There’s furniture, houseware and other items. Also, don’t worry about eating. There are plenty of places to eat here. Of course.
Group tours are available to the Camarillo Premium Outlets, which is about 45 miles north of Los Angeles off the 101 Freeway. The outlet is huge and easy to see from the freeway, especially around Carmen Dr.
Location: 740 E Ventura Blvd, Camarillo, CA 93010
Site: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=20
Ph: (805) 445-8520
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
CITADEL OUTLETS
The Citadel Outlets is east and south of East Los Angeles. Unfortunately, it’s not as sexy and doesn’t have the caché as the Camarillo Premium Outlets because of its location and sheer lack of upscale retail shops. But, it is only about 15 miles from the west side of Los Angeles and only about 10 from the Hollywood area. There are names you know: Puma, Banana Republic and even a Jones New York.
Location: 100 Citadel Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90040
Site: http://www.citadeloutlets.com/index.cfm
Ph: (323) 888-1724
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Getting There: www.metro.net, www.ladottransit.com