I really enjoy going to Alameda, its like a breath of fresh air…read more Downtown has tons of things to do.... Lots of different restaurants and bars and Shopping options Downtown Alameda is relatively safe, I have never had any issues here Cool place to hang out and spend the day

We had so much fun doing the Rock and Roll Beer Stroll on the island! We love beers!! I…read morepractically grew up in Alameda, living less than 5 mins from the island. If y'all never been to Alameda, you're missing out. It's such a beautiful, charming town! I always get my groceries in Alameda.

Small plaza in Oakland Chinatown. it is nice in the middle with open bright area for sitting and…read morewalking around. it has some shops and also couple restaurants. The largest one is on second floor where you can get dimsum and also Hong Kong Style dishes. We like to stop by to sit and relax and also get some roast pork and Char Siu from one of the restaurant. Not many places in Oakland chinatown where you can sit and relax. I think this is the one. it has library and also parking garage. the parking is $2 for 30 min. it is convenience and only about $1 more an hour compare to parking on the street.

A bunch of stores and restaurants - asian branch library - underground convenient parking garage…read more Very convenient place to have everything together with residences very near and built around. Great concept to have convenient living. Parking garage is convenient for people visiting the area from a little ways away. A lot of China town is closed in the evenings - very early. After 5pm things are closed down. There were two police cars stationed around the Plaza. Very safe feeling. Good parking too. That felt extra safe - so much better than parking in the streets. Overall the place needs a little new life brought into it. Some reimagining and maybe new trendy stores.

Great little strip mall filled with bakeries, upper end grocery store and retailers like Peet's. I…read morego there all the time and there is plenty of parking

The Cove Shopping Center is just down the hill from where I live, so I really shop here more out of…read moreconvenience than anything else. For the longest time, the Cove sort of let itself go. After Bell Market closed, the space sat empty for years. And without a supermarket to anchor the shopping center, the Cove fell off people's radars. There was practically tumbleweed blowing in the empty parking lot. Fortunately, Paradise Foods moved in to the abandoned market a year ago, and Tiburon finally has a new grocery store (and a damn good one at that). Ever since Paradise opened its doors, it's like the Cove has turned over a new leaf. There's now a Peet's Coffee where all the soccer moms and telecommuters like to congregate. And you can still find a number of longstanding businesses, including: a florist, Sweet Things Bakery, Foodniks Deli, Milano's Restaurant, Marin Dry Cleaners, Champagne Salon, a Physical Therapy studio, and a UPS Store. So there's definitely a reason to visit this shopping center again. And it's nice to see cars and people in the parking lot again. My only gripe with the Cove is its lack of dining options. All you really have are Milano's for Italian food and Foodnik's for deli sandwiches and salads. It would be nice to have more variety. Also, Paradise Foods closes at 9pm. So if you need to pick up anything at the store (from wine to toilet paper) in the evening, you're pretty much S.O.L. You'll have better luck at Safeway at the Strawberry Village a few miles down the road. All in all, I'm glad to see the Cove coming back from the dead. With a few new shops & restaurants, and maybe a new coat of paint, this place could once again become a shopping/dining destination.

In the City of Alameda, there's a small collection of shops and businesses at the intersection of…read moreCentral Ave & Weber St. Although there's no historical marker, longtime residents and history books will tell you this place is known as....."Caroline Station." A longtime ago, trains went up and down these streets, and a train station was located here. Well, the trains are gone now. But the business district that surrounded the station remains. The storefronts are different, but the unique blend of businesses still attract customers. What's here now? Unique places like: - Westside Joe's Bikes - Malaya Tea Room - Alameda Shade Shop - State Farm Insurance - In Town Chiropractic - Gruber's Bazaar - numerous Hair, Nail and Beauty Salons I dropped a star because there's no grocery or liquor store. But it is very close to Morton Station, which has a grocery store. Caroline Station is only 3 blocks east of Washington Park, which places it walking distance from Webster Street. It's also on the edge of Alameda's Gold Coast area. Only street parking available. Caroline Station is best visited on foot. If you drive, you'll probably miss the small shop called Gruber's Bazaar, which used to be Inkblot Gallery. Well, now you know why this small collection of shops are here. Caroline Station is a small shopping area at Central Ave & Weber Street.

East Bay Bridge & Bridgecourt is located on the border of Emeryville and Oakland near three…read morefreeways: 80, 880, and 580. Therefore, there are a LOT of shoppers who frequent the 21 storefronts in this major shopping center. You can find anything that you need in this retail center from furniture to home goods to electronics to clothing to beauty to coffee to food! The complex is massive so there is a TON of parking that is easily available in front of any one of the stores. The tenants include: + Home Depot + Target + Pak N' Save + Michaels + Best Buy + Office Depot + Ulta Beauty + Nordstrom Rack + Ashley Home Furniture + Panera Bread + Babies R Us + Starbucks + Baskin Robbins + Smashburger + Subway + Taco Bell + GNC + Little Caesars Pizza + Panda Express + Mattress Firm + Sally Beauty Supply

Strawberry Village has been my one-stop shopping center during Covid. Why? Because it has…read moreeverything I need: a grocery store/pharmacy, coffee (not just 1, but 2 Starbucks locations), a bagel house; and plenty of family-friendly dining options (Harmony Restaurant, Thep Lela, Pizza Antica, Whisk + Skillet, etc.). They also have more fast casual spots for a quick meal to go, such as In 'N Out Burger, High Tech Burrito, and Parranga. They have an Orange Theory Fitness center, a Woodland's Pet Store, as well as a AAA location (for all my automotive/DMV needs). Over the years, they've done a really nice job of landscaping the property. There are plenty of palm trees and outdoor seating areas (which is especially convenient now during this Covid craziness). The shopping center is always clean. Seldom will you find litter or debris on the ground. In the past few year, more upscale shops have opened their doors to appease the local Soccer moms, including Spanish Table, West Elm, Lavande Nail Spa, and Athleta. You certainly won't find a Target, Panda Express or $1 Store in this mall. Welcome to Mill Valley, folks. Although Strawberry Village continues to expand its vendor portfolio and spruce itself up, my favorite thing about this mall is the smaller businesses who have been there for years. I'm talking about the old shoe/watch repair store, the copy shop, the camera store, and Arch Rival (which continues to sell sporting goods and shoes). Even in this Amazon home delivery world, these businesses continue to survive, and I'm happy to support them. * If you're a dog owner, I'll let you in on a little secret. The Strawberry Village is a great place to walk the pooch when it's raining because of all the covered outdoor areas.

Strawberry Village S.C.'s landlord is U.C. Berkeley. has been for a long time. finally upgraded…read morewithin the decade. so rents have increased. eats services shopping harmony kaiser perm.. safeway starbuck urgent care mike's camera thep lela ram print west elm sushi gourmet wells fargo pb teen whisk & skillet evo spa archrival sports pizza antica de salon woodland pet food the plant dance cigars nectar juice spa, dental calico sweet e 1st republic video store burrito tumblespot spanish table cleaners title nine shoe repair pure barre, fitness skin care shopping notes: -upscale shopping loses some character of small city shopping -lots of parking except for the popular destinations. -slight turnover, rent issue?

Super convenient shopping center on Bay Farm Island for the people that live here…read more Safeway and CVS are the main stores here. Their are other businesses here, but most are closed when I come here, not sure if they close early or not in business. But if you're out on Bay Farm Island and don't want to go to Alameda, this is a good option.

Harbor Bay Landing isn't much of a shopping center. it has evolved into an office facility. Harbor…read moreis convenient to residents in the area. inconvenient to all others who aren't. tenants: eateries offices services -LaVal's Fideltiy Title Edward Jones -Angelfish Placer Title Anytime Fitness -Subway Berkshire Hathaway Ups -China Villa home service optical -La Pena Drysdale Properties nail spa -safeway First Title cvs -Traders coffee Kane's Realty cleaners & tea shopping notes: -congestion is in main parking lot where safeway is -back lots for the eateries isn't so occupited.

If you've lived in Rockridge or strolled down College Avenue in the Rockridge neighborhood, you may…read morenot have even been aware that the six retail locations located on College Avenue (at Birch Court/Oak Gove Avenue) are considered to be the Rockridge Retail Center! In fact, the name of the center -- @Rockridge -- is emblazoned above the ice cream shop's storefront sign. There are six stores spanning one fourth of a block that are comprised of an optometrist, a cleaner, an ice cream shop, a candy shop, a noodle restaurant, and a pizzeria. The shops are: + Moderne Eye Optometry + Garden Cleaners + Smitten Ice Cream + See's Candies + Ramen Shop + Jule's Thin Crust Pizza This shopping area is conveniently located just two blocks from Rockridge BART. It is also directly across the street from Claremont Middle School (at Birch Court). It is also diagonally across the street from Trader Joe's (at Oak Grove Avenue). Parking is available on the street and in the below ground parking garage in the back of the retail center behind Smitten Ice Cream (look for the Rockridge Parking sign).