Glendale Galleria — Attraction in Glendale

Glendale Galleria Review: A Mall, a Maze, a Whole Safari Adventure

So the family and I decided to check out the Glendale Galleria while on vacation — not to buy anything (unless something leapt into our arms), just to see what big city retail was all about. You know, something different. Something with escalators that go higher than your expectations.

Parking: Level Expert

Let’s talk about the parking garage first. We found a spot — or should I say a suggestion of a spot. Our car barely fit. I think we had a full-blown “Mission Impossible” moment squeezing in. We made it by the grace of geometry and blind hope. We might’ve parked in another dimension. Unconfirmed.

First Impressions: High Roller Heaven

We walk in and BAM — luxury. Not just regular nice. I’m talking “this place was built for people who invest in yachts” nice. For a second we thought we accidentally wandered into the VIP terminal of LAX.

But as we wandered further, the vibe shifted from Rodeo Drive to Retail Rainforest. Every turn felt like a new village — little store tribes, each representing their brand with flags, walls, and probably sacred rituals. It was like Disneyland but with Gucci, Apple, and Auntie Anne’s as the mascots.

Prices? Oh, They’re Up There

Don’t get me wrong, it’s not like we couldn’t afford things… it’s just everything felt like it came with a side of stock options. You ever pick up a hoodie and wonder if it includes a subscription plan?

That said, if you can’t find what you’re looking for here, it’s probably because you don’t actually need it.

Now, The One Sucky Part (Literally)

Here’s where the magic wore off for a minute. Now, I get it — service animals are a necessity. Respect. 100% behind it. But the mall also seems to be letting in people with dogs that are clearly just vibes. Not trained. Not needed. Just there because… well, why not bring Fluffy to Foot Locker?

So we saw a guy walk in with a dog and, no joke, the dog immediately dropped a hot surprise right at the entrance. Like, didn’t even wait for the food court. Right there — boom. Welcome to the Galleria.

Credit to the guy, he tried to clean it up… sorta. Picked it up with his hand and got most of it, but you could still see stuff. Then he asked for napkins, and it just turned into a smear campaign. Looked like abstract art on the tile. I mean, props for the effort, but man… that image is burned into our souls now.

Not saying every dog is a problem — just saying there should be a line between service animals and “emotional support for my vibe” animals, especially when they treat the mall like their personal backyard.

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Final Thoughts: • ✅ Huge, shiny, and stacked with every store imaginable. • ✅ Feels like a luxury amusement park with better lighting. • ✅ Great for walking, browsing, or pretending you’re on a shopping show. • ❌ Just maybe… leave your poop-prone pups at home.

If you come here with no plans to buy anything, you’ll still leave with sore feet, a smile, and at least one “what the hell did we just see” story.

🌟🌟🌟🌟☆ — 4 out of 5 stars (Minus one star for dog...

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