Glendale highlight
Major retail centers (Glendale Galleria, Americana at Brand)
Two major shopping destinations—the Glendale Galleria and Americana at Brand—anchor the city's retail economy and draw visitors from across the region.
The Glendale Galleria opened its doors on October 14, 1976, and has grown into one of Southern California's largest enclosed shopping malls. With more than 200 retailers and six anchor department stores spread across multiple levels, the Galleria serves shoppers from throughout Los Angeles and beyond. The property has been continuously updated and modernized, most recently through a comprehensive renovation completed in 2013. It remains one of the region's highest-traffic retail destinations, welcoming millions of visitors annually.
Nearby, Americana at Brand represents a different retail model: a mixed-use lifestyle center that combines shopping and dining with residential apartments and condominiums. Developed and opened in 2008, this property blends entertainment venues, specialty retailers, restaurants and housing in an urban setting that draws both local shoppers and tourists from across the greater Los Angeles area. The property anchors a walkable district in downtown Glendale and supports the local economy with year-round activity and employment.
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