In the advent of the technological advances of this day and age, I'm thankful for the google maps app on the iPhone for its guidance in showing us the route to this outlet mall. This mall is certainly off-the-beaten-path, but I think worth the journey for the bargain-hunter, outlet mall shopper, or possibly anyone that likes a road trip. SHOP: This outlet mall is divided into 4 sections, which certainly equates to "there is much shopping to be done!". The sections are within walking distance of each other, but of course there is also the option of just driving, which I certainly preferred (driving is convenient so you wouldn't have to carry your shopping bags all around). I was thankful to find sale items at the Gap, Banana Republic, and Bath, and Body Works shops. I would say I scored a coup' at BBW as they had some of their "classic scents" on sale, those that are sold only online and no longer available in stores. PARK: Plentiful at each of the 4 sections. NOTE: I suggest driving to each individual section and parking near stores you'd want to look in or shop at to use time wisely. The locations of the bathrooms are a bit of a mystery as singage is missing or non existent. Bottom Line: I think it's worth the trip to this outlet mall if you have the time to spare and are in search of a bargain. read more

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What happened to this area? I understand that the pandemic has taken a toll on businesses all around. It was just sad to see a lot of stores closed. read more

I love coming to the outlets. They have everything that you need for a night out, back to school, birthdays, or just shopping for yourself. You can find purses shoes clothing jewelry and even pots and pans. They have coach Calvin Klein Michael Kors OshKosh B'Gosh Nike Fila and many other stores to choose from or you can shop for what you need. And if you get hungry while shopping you can eat at Applebee's Denny's McDonald's or In-N-Out Burger. The Gilroy premium outlets location is conveniently located right off of 101 read more

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Thanksgiving Night 2006 (Midnight Madness Highlights) THE DAMAGE: $270.20 worth of stuff (clothes/accessories) -Departed San Bruno, California at 11:15pm -Five miles to the exit, Leavesley Road... MAJOR TRAFFIC (so close, yet so far) -Approximately 21/2 hours later -Arrival Gap Outlet at 2:30am (great deals) -In line at Gap until 4:45am (food/water and bathroom break) -All surfing store (Billabong and Quicksilver) -Sketchers, Converse, Addidas (45-minute nap in the car) -KBToys, Rave, NikeTown -Departed Gilroy at 12:15pm -Arrival San Bruno at 1:05pm (15-minute break, Then headed out to Colma and checked out Best Buy... awesome DVD deals)! It's now 4:35pm, time to take a nap before I meet up with my friend, Randy. Such a long, long day, but I had so much fun, plus the night is still young :-)! read more

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Go shop and have a good time. These are some of the best outlets around. They have a ton of stores to shop at and you could spend the whole day shopping. The options are endless. You have 3 corners to choose from that each have different shops to look through. The prices are fairly cheap and you can get Christmas shopping, back to school clothes, or just a weekend shopping trip done. There are a couple of fast food places to eat or a restaurant or two to choose from if you get hungry. This is always a great day trip for us and we always buy more then we need but that's part of the fun. read more

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Gilroy's outlet is great! Before I got there, I quickly browsed through the reviews and saw complaints about it being an outdoor one and hot. I'm from Oahu, Hawaii and the only outlet mall we have is just like Gilroy - outdoor and hot + humid 90% of the year. 60° to me = comfortable shopping weather. The stores here are so much better than the ones we have back home. I liked that they have Disney, J.Crew, Lucky Brand, Lululemon, TNF, Columbia, etc. Obviously I listed the ones I went to and that we lack at our outlet. I shopped, but didn't go nuts because I'm more mindful about my purchases nowadays. The prices and deals were on point though! I don't know what this place is like on the weekend (I came on a Monday), but I'm going to assume weekdays are, for the most part, how it was during my visit. I totally liked the vibe. Parking was easy and the crowd - wait, what crowd? If/when I move to CA, this is one place I'll go to blow $. That's more "if" though. *Sigh* read more

I do like the Gilroy outlets, 'tho there's four quadrants, so you need to walk across the fields and streets to get to 'em all. They have a good mixture of stores. They don't have any high end fashion couture other than what you'd find at Saks Off Fifth (even their selection isn't divalicious). But they have all of the staples of stuff for guys, girls, kids, babies and lots of shoes. If you do a YELP CHECK IN you can get their "Passport" which is a $5 value (you can also get by showing your AAA membership card) that entitles you to some discounts ranging from 10-25% off or around $25, but many are handcuffed to purchase minimums of $50 to $125. It's worth getting nonetheless 'tho since it's free and if you're shopping and spending anyway why not save more. read more

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I shop few times a year from this Gilroy premium outlets, it is a very nice place for shopping. You can find different varieties of shops, prices are good. The best time to go if you can is during the week as the weekends are very crowded. Coach, Saks, Francesca's, the Disney store, and I love the children's clothing stores. I regularly visit the Coach store, I found their merchandise to be in season and a large selection. The deals are Fantastic. read more

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Customer service at most stores are not that good. We encountered some that were ok, but the majority seem to not care or just not happy to be there. It is a shame, because I remember many years ago it was a fun place to shop. I guess time changes. read more

Better even than going to Livermore Outlets. There's even an Eddie Bauer and LuluLemon. Also, much easier to find parking.

We love stopping by here when were on our way to Monterey. They offer a nice amount of shops to browse, currently though some are disappearing left and right! The once food court they had has been stripped down to bare bones! Just a kiosk that nobody is really at or also known as the "information desk" and a watch store, oh also the restrooms. They have an in-n-out here as well so you can't go wrong! Here's the kicker though! Not all of these stores are "outlet stores" some are but the others are actual stores, so don't be surprised when you're getting charged full price for an item. read more

I went here once and it was OK. Unfortunately, I was going to see one store and had a bad experience. But I'd like to visit again. This outlet center reminded me of a bunch of strip malls next to each other. I'd like to go back and just walk around the area. I'm not in Gilroy often, but if in the area I'd go back to see what they have and write a much more thorough review. read more

I have been coming here for decades... It is a nice drive from the South Bay and is the biggest outlet mall I have ever been to with a lot of great options. It does get busy on the weekend, so plan accordingly. Just wish they had better dining options but there is an In N Out right by the exit. read more

I love coming here sometimes. They have interesting stores. The one thing I don't like is this mall have 4 different shopping centers and I wish its all in one so we don't have to walk to others centers or drive to each one. This Disney store have some of the old items from the Disney park you can get for a really good price. read more

The place is dying. Many stores closed. Parking lot empty. A victim of Covid. Wish thy could turn it around but a recession approaches.

This is one of the better outlet malls in the Bay Area. They have a wide variety of stores and many have good inventory and deals. It's a large area of stores and there are some restaurants. It's close enough to downtown Gilroy to go to other stores and restaurants. It's a good place to go shopping for a day. read more

Love how many stores they have but I just wished they were all in one area instead of across the street, few blocks down etc. It can get tiresome to get in and drive around but luckily the Friday we were here, they were plenty of parking spots. We found lots of steal here! My all time favorite stores were definitely the Northface, Kate Spade & Converse sore. I was able to get lots of bags & shoes for more than half off retail. Great way to kill an entire day & save lots of money on stuff you want & need. read more

Gilroy Premium Outlets is an outdoor MaLL that is broken into 4 separate quadrants. The sales are in abundance and the brands range from Nike, Gap, Coach, and Calvin Klein [just to name a few]. Being outdoor enforces the fact that you must come prepared with sunblock, thick layers or possibly an umbrella- depending on the season. The layout in itself is widely spaced out when it comes to the quadrants. To be honest, it's can get kind of annoying during the hot, sweaty seasons. You either tough it out- haul your shopping bags along the strip of stores and through the massive parking lots just to make your way to the next section of shops or you hope in your car and battle it out for parking. 3.5 stars in my eyes. Do yourself a favor and spare yourself the grief|headache by visiting on a weekday if you schedule allows for this. read more

There are tons of stores that are spread out in three areas. The way it's layed out you can walk to each, but most likely you'll have to drive. It covers a pretty large area. The other draw back, there wasn't many places to eat or pick up a drink. We happen to be there on a very hot day. Wished they had a few more places to stop and grab a drink indoors to cool off. The shopping was great. Some good buys. read more

I had soooooooooo much fun and I didn't get to walk to all of the stores in one day! I will def be back to finish up my shopping! read more

The Gilroy Outlets are a place with so many sales!! You can find really good deals with whatever you're looking for. We walked through 3 buildings filled with stores and it around 5 hours total. We came here on a Saturday and parking was still plentiful. I think that if you come here, you should come with a plan of things you might want to buy because all the stores might be a bit overwhelming. The only cons are that it smells like manure sometimes when you go outside. Additionally, since it is an outlet, some selections might not be as nice. Also, there aren't many food places so you're going to be coming here mainly to shop. read more

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The Gilroy outlets are my all-time favorite outlets in ALL of California! I live in Los Angeles, and whenever I NEVER travel to the bay area without stopping at the Gilroy outlets! All of the stores, with an exception of Forever 21 which is basically just a regular store with no deal, always have the most amazing deals. My favorite stores are Coach, Aeropostale, and J. Crew. The Coach outlets not only have amazing customer service, but also amazing deals. I bought a coach bag that was originally $350 and took it home for $109! Aeropostale always has huge sale margins on all their clothes, and J. Crew has the most amazing, personable staff along with great deals as well. Even if you don't think you would typically find something in these stores that are for you, check out these stores and see if you like something. There is also NO crazy outlet experience that you would usually find in an outlet like the ones I'm used to. There's no crowded atmosphere, so you can come in and get as much stuff as you want without feeling cramped with people or worried someone else will snatch something out of your hand. Because of this, there are also very short, if any, lines so you can get in and out. The food court is O.K., but the surrounding food places such as In N' Out, Denny's, and even McDonald's which has special garlic fries specific to Gilroy are very good and convenient. Overall, the Gilroy outlets are amazing and easily favorite outlets in California. You should definitely try this outlets out some time! read more

The roommate and I are going on a snow trip next month. Since I was down in SJ last week, we decided to make a trip to the Gilroy Premium Outlets. We stopped by on Saturday, November 12th around 1:15pm. Our main goal was to go to The North Face Outlet. Luckily, they were having a sale on most items, so I got a triclimate jacket at 40% off, ski pants for less than $30, and a beanie at 30% off. I also got the roommate a pair of waterproof snow gloves at 30% off. And this was on top of the lower outlet prices. Definitely a productive shopping trip. We also visited Lululemon Athletica and Columbia Sportswear Outlet, but didn't find anything there. I've been to this outlet a couple of times over the years and I've gotten clothing from the Banana Republic Factory Store, makeup from The Cosmetics Company Store, etc. I'm sure I've been to more, but I can't recall which stores exactly. The variety here is pretty average. The only thing I don't like about these outlets is how spread apart the sections are. (I believe there are four different sections?) Depending on where you want to go, you may have to do quite a bit of driving to get from one area to another. I'd rather go to one big outlet mall and walk around. Maybe that's the city girl in me, but it seems like a lot of unnecessary driving. Pretty decent outlet mall. I love The North Face, so that's normally my main reason for coming here. read more

The outlets are divided into 4 sections and are within walking distance, but if you want to save time then just drive to each area. A word of advice: not all these outlets have good bargains. Some of the stores are regularly priced, like they would be at a typical mall. read more

I don't stop in here too often. When I'm in the area, I tend to gravitate to Off Fifth and Converse. I do find some good buys in Off Fifth and things that I don't need, become the must have since it's such a good price. I wished they would add more stores since some of the storefronts are empty. read more

Shopping for stuff that doesn't involve electronics, gadgets, gizmos, or games usually bores me within half an hour. I understand the need to buy clothes occasionally, but occasionally usually means the stuff I'm wearing has holes, is faded to some shade of gray (my favorite color), or no longer fits. To their credit, there are a bunch of stores at the Gilroy Outlets: everything from apparel to cookware and even electronics. And I guess I can see why people like going here. The thing is outlet shopping is a hit or miss kinda thing for me. I may find something, but when I don't, I realize I've trekked out here for no reason. I mean besides Black Bear Diner of course: http://www.yelp.com/user_details_review_search?userid=vRjVhl3ONG2GfWY4NXJZbQ&q=black+bear+diner I remember when outlets use to be a big deal. The idea of finding a steal was so enticing to so many people that they came by the droves. Does that still happen? So why did we go: what else are you gonna do after the Garlic Fest? read more

I'm here in this chaotic mess. Today is BLACK FRIDAY and it's 2 AM! OMG, what am I doing here?? I arrived at the outlet at 11pm. Circled around and around. Finally found parking behind the outlet (where employees usually park) at 11:20pm. O_O Parking was qwjdhueafshd!! Crazy! Lines to just get into the stores, lines to go into the fitting rooms, lines to make purchases. What the heck??? I've never gone shopping in the dark this early in the AM before! Zombie-ish... -.- Many of the popular stores had security guards outside regulating how many people could come in and go out. Thank goodness for them. I think next year I'm coming before Black Friday because all the sales start about 2 days before. It's nice that a lot of stores had 50% off everything from midnight til mid-morning, but just not worth the madness and the wait! It felt like people were taking things like they were free or something!! Shopping here today was such a huge turnoff. Kenneth Cole was PACKED with people, you couldn't even move around in the store! Ditto on Puma. Some people were waiting outside before the stores even opened, like Lucky Brand! I think this was a "been there, done that" kind of experience. I'm definitely sleeping in next year! Hope you're sleeping for me... haha Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Black Friday!! :D Tips for Black Friday 2010: - DON'T GO!! Unless you're patient and love crowds and insanity! - Dress warmly - Take a power nap - Make a game plan and map out all the stores you want to go to - Best time to come for parking spots: after 3am! Or way before 10pm! - Tired of walking? Free Shuttle Stopper loops around the 4 outlet corners! The worst: - Super LONG line outside to get into Banana Republic O_O - American Apparel was just as bad, maybe even worse? - JCrew... waited over 50 mins just to make a purchase!!! ... AYCARUMBA!! Shopping duration: 7hrs! oh mann... O_O read more

When we are going up to SF this is the place we stop by and shop at. They do have a few stores that are pretty cool. They have a Lulu store, Columbia store and Anne Taylor and plenty of other stores. The only thing that is quite weird it that the place is super empty but I guess that is a good thing when you don't have to worry about parking. Last time we stopped here I did enjoy getting a few things from Lululemon a shorts and also pants. It is still a little bit pricy but they do last forever!!! read more

Much better here than Great Mall. I go here as its cheaper taxes than Alameda county taxes! Trust me the taxes still make a difference! You can always drive to the four sections of stores. They have it all. It's an outdoor mall so very hot during the summer but all the stores have AC. During the holidays, it's packed so I would suggest to go here first thing in the morning to get the first inventory. =). They have my fave stores like Coach, Nike, Vans, Charlotte Rosse, Gap and more! It will take at least 4 hours or more to go through all the stores...lol. There have pretty clean bathrooms to use and many places to eat close by. This is one of my favorite malls/outlet to go to. Always recommend... read more

This outlet is awkward... What I expected is 1 outlet center and not 3. When I say 3, there are 3 different centers with 3 different parking lots and at different intersections. It's kind of a fiasco because there are some stores I wanted to go to at 1 and some at others. We drove to 2 and finally gave up so we just drove around the parking lot to check out the stores and if there were any stores we wanted to check out, we would just park. It was too hot to shop. The good thing about this outlet is that it's not crowded. We came right when they opened luckily and parking was a breeze. Even when we went from one outlet to another. When we went there weren't many sales or deals. In fact, we didn't even buy anything. It's worth a look when you are around the area. We stayed in Monterey and it's about an hour drive out. Traffic is a hit and miss even during the weekday. read more

I think this place is a worthwhile visit during one of the crazy sale times. Of course you have to battle the crazy people and insane parking, etc. but ... overall there are quite a bit of great stores here. Specifically, Asics, New Balance, North Face ... great places to get outdoor and specialty gear that you would normally have to pay a significant mark up for at normal stores. I find it to be extremely convenient for shoes. I think they also opened a new Tory Burch outlet ... I am not sure. I used to be a huge TB fan so this was really exciting. I think they have a lot of stores that many other outlets don't have, of course it isn't as good as San Marcos, TX or Camarillo, CA or of course the infamous New Jersey one. But hey, it's close! read more

The Gilroy outlet store layout is an confusingly placed/designed. There are 4 different sections that all require you to get in the car and head to each different one. This is a challenge with little kids to load, get out and unpack and then have to load and do it all over again 4 different times. They do have some decent stores but overall the deals aren't that great. read more

I've been here numerous time and just realized that the outlets are split up into 3 "sections"! ...I always thought there were only 2! ...oops! Parking is tough on weekends and it's usually very hot in this area while shopping. ...walking from one end to the other is always a challenge in this heat... read more

This place is really hit or miss. I feel some stores have the same prices as their counterparts at the malls and other stores can have amazing deals. Honestly I prefer the mall for a few simple reasons: 1. Parking is easier 2. Stores are all indoors so you don't melt from the Gilroy heat, and there was more lunch options. With that being said, I do love me some Coach! I also love the toddler stores since I have a new Nephew and and crazy in love with him and how little it costs to dress him compared to my expensive 23 year old daughter! Okay, I spoil her too so let's be real here. I just like to buy things but like I said in my review for Coach, my wallet is constantly empty. Yup empty. So I try really hard to stay away from this whole area if at all possible. There are a lot of stores and some tend to come and go so you may want to check on-line before coming to make sure your favorite store is still there. Parking is crazy on the weekends so if you can, come during the week. I work near by so if I have to come, I do it after work or on my lunch hour. We stopped in last Saturday because my daughter wanted to stop and boy what a difference a day makes. Sunday madness!!! If you like to shop and like the heat, you'll love the Gilroy Premium Outlets. read more

They have a nice selection of quality shops. Layout is odd and parking can be a problem during busy periods. There is a bit of an element that mill about the stores. read more

Not so long ago in a garlic-xy far, far away in the town of Gilroy, somebody decided it would be good outlet design to group stores together in buildings away from each other so that patrons would have two guilty consciences when leaving: one for spending so much money, and another for adding to their carbon footprint by driving 0.03mi from Building A to B. Despite the logistical nightmare that is the transportation for this place, there were 2 places here that thankfully rescued it from outlet redundancy - a. The Jelly Belly outlet - how can you not like a store committed to complete and total jelly bean advocacy and appreciation when they have a bean in every flavor imaginable? b. The Lululemon outlet - apparently only one of four nationwide. But you can't tell because everyone who shops here is already wearing Lululemon so it feels like these must be pretty common. read more

Gilroy Premium Outlets - Correct. That would be wall to wall jelly beans you're seeing from the Jelly Belly outlet. - Outlet Stores Near Me - Gilroy, California

As a local, I usually only come here if there's an emergency and driving up to San Jose to go to the mall is out of the question. Favorite stores: -Nike -Express -Aldo -Coach -Vans -Nine West -Volcom Easily accessible parking and semi clean restrooms. Customer service is a wave - sometimes exceptional others not so much. Check-in on Yelp and get your free coupon book! Happy shopping! read more

Always love shopping here! Outdoor shopping! If you have a AAA membership, don't forget to stop by customer service and get your premium outlet coupon book and shop til you drop! (without the membership the coupon book is $5) read more

I shopped until I dropped, and I only made it through 2 of the 4 (FOUR!) buildings packed full out outlet stores and stores with ridiculous sales. Great shops including Saks, Michael Kors, Gap, Banana Republic, Coach, White House Black Market, plenty of shoe stores, and even food. Only compliant is that the buildings are separated by busy roads. It's be nice if it could be a little more pedestrian friendly. Stop by if you're in the area! read more

Do you enjoy a good shopping experience with discounted retail apparel? I do! Well...Gilroy is definitely the best place to come. They have Coach (purses) to BCBG with low, low prices! Everything they have are all up to date clothing that you will find in department stores, only at just a fraction of the cost...you're saving yourself a good chunk of money in your wallet. It is a bit of a far drive coming from the Eastbay, Northbay area...but it's worth a trip. Each outlet area is located in four complexes, either across or next to each other. You can walk to each complex but I'm not too keen with the idea of walking in the heat. read more