Here in Los Angeles, we take our shopping mall culture
seriously. A place to shop? Of course. But the mall is also a place to see and
be seen, a place to eat delicious food, to drink green juice, to watch great
movies, to do yoga on the lawn (yes, yoga; yes, lawn). Our shopping malls boast
top-notch stores, obscene square footage and some truly impressive architecture
and landscaping; not to mention unique attractions such as the Original Farmers
Market. They´re one-stop shops for a day of entertainment, which is really what
a shopping mall should always be. Here, a list of our 10 favorites across the
city.

1.     The
Americana at Brand

If you´re looking for a great shopping experience on the
East side, check out the Americana. Glendale isn´t particularly known as being
a shopping destination, but people come from all across LA County to shop at
Brand Avenue´s outdoor mall—it´s beautifully designed, sparkling clean and
boasts bars, eateries, a movie theatre, green lawn space and year-round events
including free yoga, visits with Santa and the Easter Bunny and more.

Where is the Americana? 

Glendale! 889 Americana Way, 91210, to be exact.

When is the Americana open?

The Americana is open from 10am to 9pm Monday through
Thursday, from 10am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday and from 11am to 8pm on
Sunday.

What are some of the Americana´s best shops?

Check out our full list below.

And the best food and drink?

Also below!

What can you do there other than shop?

So much! Aside from dining and drinking, there´s an
18-screen movie theater right inside the mall playing new releases. There´s
also a Kids Club for little ones from 11am to 1pm on Tuesdays, with free
entertainment and activities for kids, rain or shine. You can take a ride on
the Americana´s complimentary, electric-powered Trolley (complete with cherry
wood and stained glass windows) for a spin around the property. There´s even an
animated fountain on the lawn, with water and light shows scheduled regularly
to classic tunes from Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and more.

2.     The Grove

In a town where most malls are housed inside bland,
air-conditioned structures, this upscale open-air center has been a hit—and
some say, is the crown jewel of mall shopping in LA. There are only around 50
retailers, but the selection is strong (an Apple Store, Barneys New York Co-Op,
Crate & Barrel, Dylan´s Candy Bar) and there´s also an attached movie
theater. And fears that it would kill the adjacent Farmers Market have, happily,
proven groundless.