Shopping; California; Los Angeles, Westfield Travel Collection; Century City 01 Apr 2014
Westfield Century City Fact Sheet

Westfield Travel Collection

Fact Sheet

Address:  10250 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Phone:  310.277.3898 

Center Hours:  Monday through Saturday: 10:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Sunday: 11:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

(Department store, restaurant, theatre and holiday hours may vary) 

Website: www.westfield.com/centurycity

Description:  Westfield Century City is the epitome of Southern California chic, where premium retailers and leading brands invite guests into a relaxing and upscale outdoor environment to enjoy a truly exceptional shopping experience. Heralded as one of the top retail and dining destinations in Los Angeles, the center is anchored by Bloomingdale's and Macy's, with more than 150 boutiques, restaurants and cafes. Beginning in 2014, the entertainment television show EXTRA will be filmed weekly at Westfield Century City. 

Shopping:  Westfield Century City offers an expertly curated collection of world-class luxury retailers such as Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, Thomas Pink, Geary's Rolex Boutique, Tesla and Tourneau. Additional highly sought-after retailers include Microsoft, The Container Store, Zara, Cusp by Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, Gap and H&M, along with major department stores Bloomingdale's and Macy's.

Dining:  Westfield Century City has a full range of outstanding dining options featuring cuisines from around the world, and indoor and outdoor dining with views of the Century City skyline. The center is home to the first location of Meizhou Dongpo outside of China; Rock Sugar by chef Mohan Ismail; Obika Mozzarella Bar Ristorante; and Pink Taco, a popular Mexican restaurant and bar. Other full service restaurants include BJ's Brewery, Breadbar, The Counter, Gulfstream, Seasons 52 and Toscanova

The Dining Terrace is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.  Food choices include Ajisen Ramen, Coral Tree Café, Bibigo Korean BBQ, Massis Kabob Middle-Eastern, and Take a Bao. Locally-sourced products, and organic and gluten-free options are available at many dining establishments.

Entertainment, Amenities/Events:  Entertainment and special events surprise and delight guests throughout the year. Beginning in 2014, the entertainment television show EXTRA is filmed at Westfield Century City weekly, with special celebrity guests and various entertainment, fashion and lifestyle segments throughout the year. The AMC/IMAX 15 Theatres are among the most technologically advanced movie theaters in West Los Angeles. Patrons can add to the enjoyment of the theaters' first-run movies by choosing their preferred seats, enjoying a pre-show espresso or selecting from a full complement of delightful theater snacks.

Visitor Services:  Westfield Guest Services give a new distinction to service with warm, knowledgeableassistance to assure an effortless and enjoyable experience. From dinner reservations to transportation assistance, gift suggestions to itinerary planning, highly trained Customer Service Ambassadors are committed to perfecting your experience. Services and amenities include: valet parking, Family Lounge, ATMs located conveniently throughout the center, foreign language assistance, currency exchange, complimentary Wi-Fi and more.

Westfield Century City offers visitors a complimentary Passport to Savings book, filled with hundreds of dollars in shopping and dining savings from participating retailers and restaurants. Vouchers are available from travel agents, local hotels and www.westfieldtravelcollection.com. The voucher is presented at Westfield Guest Services, along with an out of town driver's license, passport, hotel key or convention badge to receive the Passport to Savings book.

Group Programs:  Customized group programs are available upon request including group dining programs, spouse programs, and more. A motor coach loading zone with curbside access and personalized meet and greet is also available. 

Location:  Westfield Century City is nestled in the heart of Century City, an epicenter of the entertainment industry that is also home to Creative Artists Agency, 20th Century Fox, and an ever changing assortment of Hollywood movers and shakers. The center is conveniently located just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which offers 680 daily flights to 96 domestic cities and 930 weekly nonstop flights to 59 cities in 30 countries on 63 commercial air carriers.

Building/History:  In days of old before the property established itself as a premier shopping destination, the land was home to a ranch owned by Tom Mix, an actor who made more than 160 cowboy films in the 1920s. The site later served as the back lot of 20th Century Studios, where the celebrity roster included Shirley Temple, Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe. Today, entertainment production continues to thrive in the area with the adjacent Fox Studios. 

In 2007, Westfield invested $500 million to renovate the property, which is poised for a significant expansion that includes a new central plaza and more than 100 new premium specialty retail shops and restaurants.

Owner/Developer:The Westfield Group has interests in and operates one of the world's largest shopping center portfolios. This high-quality portfolio of 90 properties in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand is valued at over $70 billion and encompasses more than 20,000 retailers across nearly 95 million square feet of retail space.  During the past year, Westfield worldwide welcomed more than 1 billion customer visits and registered over $40 billion in total retail sales.  In the United States, Westfield's portfolio of 38 shopping centers includes nearly 7,000 stores across 46 million square feet of retail space in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington. 

About Westfield

Travel Collection:  Westfield Century City is recognized as part of the Westfield Travel Collection, which offers visitors outstanding brand and designer shopping, café and signature dining, and seasonal entertainment experiences in a variety of key U.S. travel destinations. Specialized FIT and group programs are available upon request. The Westfield Travel Collection centers include San Francisco Centre and Valley Fair in the San Francisco Bay Area, Century City and Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, Horton Plaza and UTC in San Diego and Countryside in Tampa/Clearwater, Florida.

 

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