We had an Amazing time walking and talking. We finally got…read moreto visit Tokyo Market. 10/10 would recommend. Lots of cool vendors. From nails that designs were outstanding. To lemonade drinks Permanent jewelry it was a nice vibe.

Bay Street is making a comeback! There's been a flood of new stores coming into Bay Street that…read morehave reinvigorated the shopping area. Most notably is Tokyo Central. Ever since Tokyo Central opened about a month ago, this mall has been significantly busier. Other anchor stores are the Apple Store, Sephora, H&M, Uniqlo, and of course, Fogo de ciao. The top deck of the area across from Tokyo Central is filled with eateries. These are now thriving and get quite busy on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights. The main drawback of the mall is the parking. You do have to pay for parking if you stay more than 30 minutes. They built a new parking lot above Tokyo Central, but that has the same policy. there's a small amount of parking that is metered along the main street.

Jack London Square is one of my favorite places to slow down and enjoy the day. There are great…read morerestaurants and cafés, a pet store, a candy shop, and a store for water sports and outdoor gear. It's also just a short walk to World Market, a nearby movie theater, and downtown Oakland. If you're driving, there's a convenient parking garage. What I love most is that you don't have to spend any money to enjoy yourself. You can sit under the trees, watch the boats, stretch out on the grass, listen to live music, and simply enjoy the waterfront. The square itself is pedestrian-friendly, so you can relax without traffic rushing by. Sundays are especially enjoyable with the farmers market and live performances. Today I'm listening to the talented musicians from the Oaktown Jazz Workshops, who also have a home right here in Jack London Square. Every now and then, you'll hear a train passing by, which somehow adds to the character of the place. I'm really going to miss The Plank. It was such a fun community gathering spot and a place where I often came just to unwind. Another bonus is the free shuttle from Alameda, which makes getting here easy and enjoyable. Whether you're looking for a meal, a movie, a waterfront stroll, or simply a peaceful no cost place to sit and recharge, Jack London Square is well worth a visit.

Ah, it has been awhile since I was last at Jack London Square. It was a nice tourist area for their…read morefarmer's market, food trucks, biking, walking, restaurants, sightseeing, ferry, etc. Though, I know they were hit hard by Covid/pandemic which closed a lot of businesses and the hotel. It's still a nice place to visit during the day. Support your local businesses.

All the stores are almost the same as the Fremont Hub, except they have more restaurants and cafes,…read moreless than a mile from the beach. Lots of retail options too, like TJ Maxx, Old Navy, West Marine, Daiso, Ulta, and more. They even have Crunch Fitness near Marugame Udon. It's more spacious than Fremont Hub; I had to look at the directory twice to not lose direction. Most people go here for Trader Joe's and Safeway for errands. Plus, it's conveniently located near the post office. Great to visit when in Alameda.

This is for Santa on Xmas Eve 2025 - we arrived at 230p and stood in line until 4p and were the…read morefirst ones in line before they cut it off bc they closed at 4p. The female worker at the cashier wanted to get her family in (they were right in front of us) and lied to the rest of the line that was in the building already they it would be fine. Her family was the only family that was allowed to take professional photos with Santa before security came to cut the line off. Nepotism at its finest despite the fact it was already 4p. Common sense and common courtesy was lacking in Christmas spirit today. Luckily, Santa had the Xmas spirit and took selfies with the rest of us in line (the long line outside, I'm not so sure). The employees need to be trained in managing the line better and cutting it off before people stand in line for over an hour. Thanks, Santa! Next year they should have two monitors - one to take the photos and the other so people can select. Then all the employees can be doing something useful at all times to keep the line moving along. Otherwise, it was the same person - the photographer taking the photos, helping choose the photos, explaining the packages, etc. Super inefficient when there is a line - you could tell they weren't used to it.

Great place to come and get all of your seafood and vegetables, especially if you're making a…read moreinternational dish, the ingredients are here

This spot has several nice places to eat. Most are somewhat inexpensive. I have eaten at this…read morecenter several times over the years and was only dissatisfied once. That place closed. There is a large Asian themed grocery and several small shops as well The only negative about this mall is the public restroom. The Men's restroom is usually a bit filthy with an unflushed toilet and a broken seat or two. They may need to hire a punk patrol officer to help the maintenance people stay on top of the riffraff.

Sketchers Outlet, Foodmaxx, Popeyes, Starbucks. Nothing too unique but the stores here are probably…read moreeverything you would ever need. Ross and Smash Burger (coming soon) and a Hawaii BBQ spot. A donut spot. Lots of places but nothing really worth going out of your way for. Just familiar chains. Lots of parking. There is a "laundromat" there - I think its just a disguise for the police station there. Should be fairly safe - I just imagine that police eat donuts all night long behind the boarded up windows that are off to the side of the laundromat.

Good shopping center in the Fruitvale District…read more The big stores here are FoodMaxx, KG Fashion Superstore and AutoZone. There are also some small stores, a bank and GameStop, along with places to eat, so you could get a lot done here if you want. I used to come here often when I lived nearby and this shopping center wasn't built up as much as it is now. I think it's great that they really improved this area.

Quality/Quantity - My wife tricked me into coming here with her…read more.. She said we will be in and out, but 2+ hours later... Can you add a bar, or brewery here!?! I do not even like Starbucks here... And I used to frequent them often. I did find a few shirts I liked at Marshalls, but did not buy as I just have way too many. Discovered Tesla charging stations "hidden" in the rear of the center, see picture. I have to admit, when we did NOT know better approximately 20 years ago, we used to come here often. But the environment has changed, and not for the better. Way busier, more car break-ins, more poor drivers, etc. And really no brands that I personally shop. Plus, we now have the Livermore outlets! Which is still my favorite! Atmosphere - 23 businesses, see website. Crazy busy on weekends. Limited parking. Potential car break-ins; see parking lot signs. Public restrooms near Starbucks, good luck. You do not even have a rideshare drop off/pick up area. Open 7 days a week. Service - Depends on where you shop. Price - Outlet pricing. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1998, we have been customers since then.

I wish this place is open earlier. Weekends can be packed…read more Kinda hard to find parking. So I go on weekdays. It's pretty chill. I really just go to 3-4 stores there. And I like it because I don't have to do long walks from one store to another. It has 3 food places, which include Starbucks. It's a closer outlet and it's not crowded. My type of outlet.

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

The entire shopping mall is empty with all of the building doors being locked. It's misleading…read morethat outdated "business hours" are still posted here and no announcement for mall closure has been made.

The cashier Esmeralda while helping customers eating chips, very rude and I don't know why she's…read moreworking because it looks like she doesn't want to be there.