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San Pablo Towne Center - Ammie

San Pablo Towne Center

2.7(9 reviews)
0.9 mi
•$

The three places I frequent in this strip is Ross, Big Lots (which was a Lucky Grocery Store…read morebefore) and Goodwill. I have made a stop at Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Taco Bell and Jack in the Box. There are also a number of other mom-and-pop eateries, which I've noticed since the partial reopening after the pandemic shutdown, are pretty popular. Also somewhere sorta hidden in the back are a few more vendors including a boba tea spot and behind Ross is a Holiday Inn. There's a UPS as well as a Citibank and other random places one might need on some casual day. It would be a one-stop shop kinda area if it had a grocery store, but you know... not complaining. Plenty of parking spots regardless which business you need to go to. [FYI: If it hasn't been updated yet, the correct address is 300 San Pablo Towne Center, San Pablo CA 94806. Just in case someone needs it.] I usually knock a couple things off my to-buy list whenever I'm around these quarters, so it can get convenient. I'm glad they're here.

San Pablo Towne Center is run down, draws people with no interest in…read moreshopping, just bumming off shoppers. eats services shopping asia express dental ross lee's garden citibank dollar tree kebab express pet clinic goodwill empire buffet tax liquor jack in box laundry jewelry taco bell healthcare cigarettes pizza guys metro rec center noodle 21 nails t-mobile starbuck employment jamba juice check cashing popeye's mechanics bank shopping notes: -lucky's. walgreens, some eateries have left -lots of empty storefronts -unlikely center will be upgraded, destined to be demoled? -watch your back and goods here.

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PIER 39

PIER 39

4.0(1.6k reviews)
11.4 mi•Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
•$$

Having lived in San Francisco for numerous years, I've been to Pier 39 many times -- sometimes to…read moreshow out-of-towners cool parts of my favorite city and sometimes because I just wanna go to a place by the bay that feels like a carnival! The stores are super cute, there are things to do, there are restaurants as well as good quick eats (like the mini donut shop - oh my gosh that's so good - and a cute retro candy shop at the end of the pier. Additionally, the views at the end of the pier are magical, and you get to view it with songs from the sealions! There are also magic shows at the pier you can watch for free and a large carousel! Pier 39 is 100%, touristy, but it is still festive and fun, whether you're an out-of-towner or a local resident. The only downsides are the prices (because this area is a tourist trap) and the parking. Here are some tricks and tips: Look for coupons for some of the pier activities (ie, coupon books, Groupon, and even on the ads in the local map they give you for free). I've found coupons for the Aquarium By the Bay, restaurants, the mirror maze thingy, and The Flyer. You can also go to the Visitor Center office on the 2nd floor of the pier! Just ask politely for coupons, and they'll usually have something. (They gave me 20% off some nice restaurants last time.) As for parking, be careful with street parking because if you are even a minute late, I swear, you'll find a ticket on your windshield! The city ticket workers are like hawks. There is a Pier 39 parking garage that is the closest but costs a lot. You can look for open parking lots further away, like at hotels, which can be cheaper. If you are able to walk, that may be a good option -- or better yet, take public transportation when you can. That is part of the San Francisco experience! One more tip: if it's your first time there, bring a lock to put at the end of the pier! (See photo) There are definitely a multitude of photo opps here!

I came to Pier 39 with my wife and her family while we came to visit San Francisco. I parked in the…read morepublic parking garage across the street. We came at night time so the first thing we did was eat at Wipeout. We had a great experience dining there. There also small vendors on the Pier selling hot dogs and other small food as well. After we finish eating, my wife wanted to shop at some of the stores here. It's a nice walk to do at the Pier, especially if the weather is nice. My wife wanted to try some gelato ice cream but they already closed. She got some gifts at the small shops here and so did her mom. I used the public restroom here and it wasn't too bad.

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Nordstrom Rack

Nordstrom Rack

3.8(17 reviews)
2.2 mi

This place is OK. I say that because it is the smallest Nordstrom rack I've ever seen, and…read moretherefore it doesn't have a very large selection of things to buy. Usually in other places when I come across a rack, I can spend hours perusing the store . This is not my first time coming here to buy something. However, I noticed that every time I buy something I leave empty-handed. The most successful thing I have managed thus far is to return some thing without any problems. But I could've done that anyway. The selection isn't fantastic. It isn't comprehensive. And right now I'd rather go to Emeryville and risk actually finding some thing I can buy, rather than come here and look around. Actually, I'd actually go to an actual Nordstrom store because I know they're gonna have what I want. It may not be at the price that I want, but it will be there!

Last night, 12/16/25, I was very disappointed with my experience at this store…read more I was looking for hosiery and asked a staff member who was restocking if they carried thigh-high tights. The associate responded with visible irritation, looked at me as though I was inconveniencing her, and handed me knee-high tights in a dismissive manner while saying, "Is this it?" I clarified that I was looking for thigh-highs, not knee-highs. Rather than engaging further, I chose to walk away. When I reached the checkout area, there were only two employees present. One was assisting a customer with an issue that ended up taking approximately thirty minutes to resolve. The other cashier was juggling a long line, around seven customers, while also helping someone who had returned to the store to have a security tag removed from their purchase. Eventually, the associate handling the unresolved issue asked for help from a manager, Joey. I assumed this was to assist with ringing up customers and reducing the growing line. Instead, the associate explained she was unable to provide a gift receipt despite trying multiple solutions. Joey, the same manager who had been dismissive during my hosiery inquiry, responded rudely to her employee, gave her an unpleasant look, and instructed her to repeat steps she had already attempted. Rather than stepping in to resolve the issue herself, Joey walked away entirely. As a customer, this was shocking to witness. The associate had been trying to resolve the issue for thirty minutes, and as management made no effort to take over, support their employee, or acknowledge the long line of customers who had been waiting patiently. Instead, the associate was left to try the same unsuccessful steps at multiple registers. Management showed no awareness of the situation on the floor, no urgency to assist customers who had been waiting for an extended period, and no respect toward their own staff. Especially during a busy weekday evening and the holiday season, this lack of leadership and efficiency was unacceptable. Nordstrom Rack, effective management should be able to read the room, support employees, and keep the store running smoothly. Experiences like this negatively affect not only customers but also staff morale, and ultimately reflect poorly on the company as a whole.

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