
For more than five decades, Lakewood Center has effectively served as the economic and social hub of the City of Lakewood. Nestled between several major freeways, Lakewood is located 10 miles southeast of Los Angeles, adjacent to Long Beach and minutes from Orange County.
Lakewood Center caters to this market with an unparalleled offering of retail, restaurants and entertainment spread out over 130 acres. Including its enclosed super-regional mall and numerous out-parcel buildings, the property houses four department stores, 265 specialty shops, a food court, a variety of big-box retailers, two theaters (totaling 25 screens), and over 30 restaurants and eateries. Notably, the property’s high-volume “restaurant row” is considered one of the most successful groupings of exterior restaurants at any U.S. mall. But Lakewood Center’s appeal goes beyond its retail, restaurant and entertainment offerings: the shopping center has a long distinguished record in its community as a focal point for special events that appeal to residents of all ages.