Universal CityWalk
A free outdoor entertainment-and-shopping promenade at the entrance to Universal Studios.
The call
Skip it unless this is central to the trip.
Why
- 01
A loud, neon, free-to-enter outdoor promenade bolted onto Universal Studios — chain restaurants, shops and a big cinema.
Our read - 02
There's no real substance and nothing here you can't get at any upscale outlet mall, so the only time it makes sense is as a bookend to a Universal park day: somewhere to eat and decompress before the drive home without paying for another ticket.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, skip Universal CityWalk — the spend outweighs the payoff.
You only have one day
Short on time? Universal CityWalk can wait.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, give Universal CityWalk a miss.
You are traveling solo
Solo, give Universal CityWalk a miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free entry (parking/food vary)
- Timing
- Evening, when the neon and energy peak; best as a Universal add-on.
- Allow
- 1-2 hours
- Accessibility
- Flat and fully wheelchair accessible.
- Getting there
- Metro B (Red) Line to Universal City with a free shuttle, or drive and pay to park.