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?

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.

They have nibsnextdoor!!!…read more I tried to do what nibs does but I could not. It takes a lot of skill to maneuver.

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.

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

Awful customer service. Won't be back. Cashier, apparently one of the assistant managers, became…read morerude after I was excited to see so many high quality wallets. There wasn't anyone behind me in line so I looked through some and picked one out. She became very rude, basically scolding me for shopping at the expense of her time. I told her she was out of line and she repeated it back to me. This didn't stop. I purchased items and tried shipping again after complaining about her to management but she still works there and I won't be back until she's gone.

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!

I came here with my mother on a whim and it was the best part of our wonderful day! The owner is so…read moregifted. He understands the geometry of faces and how colors interact as an artist does. We left with two beautiful pairs of Prada sunglasses and one pair of Chopard glasses that he selected for us. And we had the most delightful conversation with him along the way. He made shopping a delight!

Mr. Radfar is extremely knowledgeable, fair, and professional. He took the time to truly understand…read morewhat my husband and I needed and helped us select the perfect sunglasses today. His honesty, expertise, and patience made the experience exceptional. We highly recommend this store to everyone and look forward to shopping here for ourselves and our family from now on. Shahram and Ferry