Lakewood Center
Shopping mall · 500 Lakewood Ctr Mall, Lakewood, CA 90712, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 21,810 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 17, 2026 · 62 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.5★
- Flagged
- 6%
- Coverage
- 5%
All reviews shown by Google
938 examined reviews
62 of 1,000
1,000 of 21,810 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 17, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Lakewood Center is a traditional indoor shopping mall featuring a wide selection of anchor stores, specialty shops, and dining options. Reviewers report that the property offers a convenient one-stop shopping experience with plenty of parking and a family-friendly atmosphere.
+ Repeated strengths
Variety of Stores and Anchors
Reviewers frequently highlight the large selection of stores, restaurants, and major anchor locations like Target, Costco, and Macy's.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-02-23
Surprisingly there were a good amount of people enjoying this mall. Last time I visited, it seemed like it was abandoned. A lot of families enjoying the shopping as well as the food court. Love that there is a Target attached on the north e...
3★ · 2025-10-09
Very nice industrial building
5★ · 2026-08-17
Nice for mall walking,not as many people as other malls.Im old,mall walking is where it's at.Also it's great that there's a Dollar Tree and my favorite Costco(plus gas station) right inside of the complex. Stores i can remember off the to...
Parking and Accessibility
Many reviewers appreciate the abundant parking and overall convenience of the surrounding complex.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-08-10
one of the larger malls in Southern California with plenty of free parking. Security is always patrolling the parking lots. Many stores was plenty of choices for restaurants
5★ · 2025-08-13
Plenty of businesses in one place. Convenient, not overcrowded and not too hard to find parking. They even have a movie theater and a Costco. You can cover all your shopping needs in one place.
5★ · 2026-02-25
Excellent location off multiple main streets, abundant parking
Family Entertainment and Events
Reviewers note that the mall provides great entertainment options, including a movie theater, bowling, and seasonal events.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-09-22
A+... Good experience overall 👍
− Repeated complaints
Closed Stores and Outdated Facilities
Several reviewers point out empty store fronts, a dated appearance, and general wear and tear.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-04-14
There are so many closed stores 😪. Is it intentional? Update the cinema experience. Lakewood planners need to take a cue from Downey's shopping center! There's money to be made in the city. Cater to the times.
5★ · 2026-05-10
Went target & costco amazing stores & selections.
5★ · 2026-07-29
The service and the people are polite and trying very hard to make it look like the place is still doing good but the Lakewood Mall looks as if it's about to close down because the stores are closing one by one and it's sad because Trump is...
Crowds and Parking Difficulty
Reviewers note that parking can be difficult to find and the mall gets overly crowded during peak times.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-12-20
So overly crowded. Good selection of stores but crazy how packed it was and so hard to find parking.
3★ · 2026-03-10
Very difficult finding parking.
Maintenance and Restroom Issues
A few reviewers mention issues with facilities such as broken restroom locks and inadequate indoor ventilation or air conditioning.
2 supporting reviews
1★ · 2025-11-03
love the place but the restrooms stall locks at the food court are busted to hell. with just a little forced push the locked door would open and had 2 people walk in by accident and leave the door open. rude but wouldnt happen if the locks...
4★ · 2026-07-22
Big center to walk in. The restrooms were the only issue they were dirty
Good for
- One-stop shopping with major anchors like Target and Costco
- Casual walking and family outings
- Affordable entertainment including movies and bowling
Avoid if
- You are looking exclusively for modern, high-end retail centers
- You want to avoid crowds during peak weekends and holidays
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jan ’25 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb ’25 | 68 | 4 |
| Mar ’25 | 61 | 3 |
| Apr ’25 | 61 | 8 |
| May ’25 | 61 | 5 |
| Jun ’25 | 64 | 2 |
| Jul ’25 | 46 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 72 | 3 |
| Sep ’25 | 63 | 5 |
| Oct ’25 | 61 | 2 |
| Nov ’25 | 64 | 6 |
| Dec ’25 | 60 | 7 |
| Jan ’26 | 44 | 3 |
| Feb ’26 | 41 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 40 | 4 |
| Apr ’26 | 33 | 1 |
| May ’26 | 49 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 40 | 1 |
| Jul ’26 | 48 | 2 |
| Aug ’26 | 23 | 2 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 61 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 62 flagged reviews.
JAY DEE (Jaydee)
297 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-05-02
I've been coming to this Biolfe plasma center for four month's straight now,seen some come and some go. I LIKE the people here and will continue to visit to support what they do for the people here in these UNITED STATES 🇺🇸
francisco rosas
1 review
★★★★★
2025-02-09
Pedro Anaya
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-02-19
Google User
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-03-07
Aurelio Lopez
1 review
★★★★★
2025-03-29
Monica Saldana
1 review
★★★★★
2025-04-04
Stephanie
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-14
M S
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-21
Francisco Martinez
1 review
★★★★★
2025-05-31
Mirna Zuniga
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-06-02
Report generated Aug 17, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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