This mall is nice, very spacious, adequate parking, but NO Auntie Anne's pretzels. That was probably the biggest disappointment. I enjoyed the multiple sales and selection of stores and brands. Be sure to try the Raspberry Lemonade at Cinnabon...delicious new add to their menu.

If you really want to shop, this is not the mall to be at. This mall is owned by General Growth Properties and they haven't seriously remodeled the property for quite some time. The mall appears to primarily cater to women, children and teenagers. The mall is depressing, and when you compare it to other premium malls such as South Coast Plaza, and the Beverly Center, you will never want to go to the Glendale Galleria. I suppose the mall serves a limited purpose, but for people that want to seriously shop I suggest going elsewhere to the other malls I mentioned. The Macy's is a converted Broadway store that caters to juveniles. The Nordstrom has many levels and has a limited selection and even fewer options for Men. They used to have a Robinson May, but when they were bought out by Macy's they closed that and leased out the space to Target (which does not increase the prestige of the mall). Other notable stores are a dliuted Hugo Boss store, and an Oakley store.

I have to say I do most of my shopping online these days. I very rarely walk into department stores or malls. The only real mall I venture into is the Galleria. I don't even do the Eagle Rock Plaza which is closer to my home. Even though the little shops change up every now and then, I can always count on the larger stores to be there when I need them. Last night, case in point, I'm getting things ready for my sister's 50th birthday party and gathering last minute items. I needed See's candy for the party favors, so I headed to the Galleria. I was parked, in the mall, buying candy, and out of the building in less than 20 minutes. I didn't have to hunt for the store, as it's still in the same place it's been in for 20 years. The staff...as always, was extremely pleasant and accommodating when I ordered a one-pound box hand-packed. Yes, I knew it would weigh more than a pound...yes, I'll pay the extra. Even though I don't frequent it as much as I did 20 years (or even 2 years) ago, it's still the staple mall in my local shopping milieu.

Gosh, this mall is huge! It's in a kind of suburban area, so you'll really be surprised. I went here to go prom dress shopping and they had so many choices. From the department stores, like Macy's and Nordstroms, to one of a kind boutiques and smaller chain stores. I couldn't even choose! Great place, I love coming here.

This mall has a wide variety of shops to choose from, and a beautiful atmosphere within which to shop, but it gets CRAZY crowded on weekends. Sometimes the high school crowd can ruin the ambiance, but all in all it's an enjoyable shoppingn experience.