I'm really rooting for this shopping center to succeed. Located in Marin City, this place has seen…read moremany businesses come and go over the years (R.I.P. Best Buy, Outback Steak House, $1 Store, etc.). It's amazing which businesses have survived (eg CVS, Ross Dress For Less, Panda Express, Massage Envy, etc.). Pros: - Convenient location just off the freeway (and minutes from my house). - Plenty of free parking. - They now have a Target store. Cons: - Aside from Target and Ross, there really aren't any anchor stores to draw in customers. If they were lucky enough to open a Trader Joe's here, it would be a whole new ball game. Even a movie theater might drive more traffic. - Limited restaurant options. It's mostly cheap fast food (Burger King, Panda Express, Subway, Starbucks). They do have a BBQ N Curry restaurant that's pretty decent. - Very little outdoor seating. In fact, the entire landscaping could benefit from a cosmetic make-over. As it stands now, there's no real reason to hang out here. Like I said, I'm hoping the property owners can give the area a little more TLC. Until they bring in some interesting, new businesses, this shopping center is going to remain an empty lot.

This shopping center is a big asset to the community. It serves Sausalito and Marin City. It has a…read moregenerous size parking lot. The new ownership is making improvement to the common space and the building. They recently added palm trees, sign boards and decorative highlights to post fronts.

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?

Games people play is a family - owned toy and games emporium . It was opened since September,1971…read more It stocks an extensive variety of classic and table-top board games , card games , travel-friendly pocket games and micro puzzles. It also has unique local mementos , playful appeal , and novelty trinkets you won't find in typical tourist shops . Friendly service and could get personalized recommendations from the staffs . You can easily get lost in the store for half an hours , even you don't have a kid with you .

This store was so fun to shop around in. They have tons of different old school games, like…read moretwister, that took me back to my childhood. They have something for everyone in here. They have lots of toys, stuffed animals, games and puzzles. I had fun talking with the shop owner. We were both reminiscing back to a time we could actual play the game twister, with ease. Now it's a completely different story, lol. I recommend checking out this store, if you have kids or if you want to take a walk back into memory lane with all the nostalgic items they have.

Heath Ceramics in Sausalito is a personal favorite of mine: a design focused retail destination…read morefeaturing Heath pottery, decorative homewares, and iconic ceramic tiles. Founded in 1948 by visionary ceramicist Edith Heath, the brand is an icon of California modern design. The items here are undeniably expensive, but the timeless design and constantly updating of color palettes make each piece feel special. In 2003, the company was revitalized by husband-and-wife product design and business team, who thoughtfully reinvented the brand. Heath is a great example of how with a good steward, classic design can be successfully revived and made modern. I find Heath to be a good spot for finding special design focused gifts.

I grew up with Heathware bowls, plates, and other pieces. While I've always loathed the noise they…read moremake when stacked together or when cutlery is moved across them, the pieces are very beautiful. I stopped by today, with my mom, to buy my sister some gifts for her wedding. I loved the new colors I saw - they had some yellow bowls and bulb vases that I was seriously tempted to buy, in addition to the other items. What I didn't love was the lack of customer service. I don't expect or want to be waited on hand and foot, but a simple acknowledgement would have been nice, rather than having multiple employees just watching us the entire time. I ended up purchasing from the seconds section and buying less than anticipated due to the overall vibe. I try to be understanding, and perhaps something was off for them today. Regardless, I was so uncomfortable in the store that I waited outside while our items were gift wrapped.

They don't ever want to return items from other Ross stores. They almost always send you back to…read morethe other store. They can even have the same item on the self at the same price, you can have the receipt and they'll make some claim or another, from the sole has some dirt on it, if you have ever shopped a Ross store you know there isn't a much dirtier store open and operating, at least not another chain store, and about 1/2 of their shoes have dust marks or dirt smudges; or they'll say we don't do our tags that way, in reference to other formats other than the standard pre-printed tags: I have gotten printed while I wait tags from various little small/portable printers, hand written tags on a blank Ross tag, and blank tags with nothing but ROSS printed at the top, it varies depending on the store and how busy they are or what equipment is on hand. I don't know what the corporation rules are, but I know these experienced people have seen tags of all kinds in various stores, as I'm only a shopper and I have seen all sorts. It's just one of their many excuses not to return an item onto their balance sheet. I can only guess the store manager/s get bonus's based on their bottom lines and returns reduce that number so they decline every chance they get! I can tell you this behavior has greatly decreased my Ross shopping. I have gotten store credits for several hundred dollars because I couldn't make it to the other store before the 30 day return window. So when this happens I refuse to spend any money at Ross for at least 30days. I take my shopping budget to Burlington, or The Rack or TJ Max instead. The more I shop at these other stores the less business Ross gets from me, If I go into one of these others because of the issues described above, I find I just keep going to them instead to avoid the Ross drama

Great Clothing Amazingly low prices!…read moreEasy in and out! Fun selections! Easy find right downtown Close to high price shops!

Stopped by this store because of the nice items they had displayed in their window. They sell…read moreleather goods, men and women's clothing, shoes and handbags. There is also another store they own around the corner that has more items that has a separate entrance. They had some really beautiful purses that are the brand "Anna by Anushka". They are hand painted bags with different scenes. The one that caught my eye was the purse with a scene of Santorini, Greece. It was really lovely. They had a really nice variety of women's shoes and sandals. I tried on a pair of embroidered and hand painted sneakers. There were flowers and butterflies all over it. They only had two sizes left and both were too big, unfortunately. The owners were very nice and tried to find me something else that would work. I only really wanted that particular shoe. Oh well. Next time I'm in town, I will stop by again.

Found some amazingly comfortable sandals and they are adorable too. The lady who works there was…read morefriendly and helpful. Loved browsing at all the leather coats, they have beautiful items!

Seems like the weather is uncomfortably hot everywhere but the picturesque town of Sausalito,…read moreCalifornia. So what better place to escape right now for great weather, delicious food and fun shopping. There are an array of wonderful shops to purchase unique gifts but my favorite place is Time after Time. This beautiful store sells some of the most unique stylish elegant on trend fashionable sunglasses for men and women. They have been in business for years and I constantly receive compliments on everything I've purchased. It's family owned and operated. So you know the service is always warm, honest, helpful and friendly. Definitely worth every penny.

This is the finest sunglasses store I know of in the Bay Area. The owner is kind and charming,…read moreoffers expert advice and service. They have the greatest selection of the worlds top brands at fair prices. If you ask politely, he may offer a discount on some items when available. I highly recommend this store for high end designer sunglasses with their incredible selection of the worlds top brands! You get what you pay for!