San Francisco Bay Area Shopping

Craving fashion, food and fun? The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the hottest shopping and dining destinations in California. The Bay Area features a cornucopia of irresistible shopping centers, outlet malls, open-air markets, Euro-style streetscapes, and downtown shopping districts packed with your favorite department stores, specialty shops, designer boutiques and eateries.

From Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto to Santana Row in San Jose to NewPark Mall in Newark, the Bay Area is a shopping playground for fashionistas, foodies and fun fans.

San Francisco Bay Area Shopping Centers

NewPark Mall. Newark - A large, two-story enclosed shopping center, NewPark Mall offers a variety of shopping and dining. Anchored by Macy's, Target, JCPenney and Sears, NewPark Mall features over 150 specialty stores, including Aeropostale, Coach, Gap, Forever 21, Hollister, and Journeys. This East Bay shopping mall offers several restaurants, like Cafe Sorabol and Hibachi-San, and a nice Food Court.

Fremont Hub. Fremont - An East Bay landmark since 1961, the Fremont Hub Shopping Center is a powerhouse shopping destination with "big box" national retailers such as Target, Marshalls, Cost Plus World Market, Ross Dress for Less, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier 1 Imports, Safeway, Borders, Trader Joe's, and Michaels. Enjoy casual dining at Elephant Bar, Sushi Harbor and Jack's Brewing Co. and Restaurant. Within its interior courtyard is a fantastic fountain that entertains the kids.

Great Mall Of The Bay Area. Milpitas - Northern California's largest enclosed outlet mall, the Great Mall offers a diverse shopping and dining experience at 185 retail outlets, nine restaurants, an international food court, an entertainment complex, and a 20-plex theater. The Great Mall features top retailers Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, bebe, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Coach Factory Store and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. For dining and entertainment, try Outback Steakhouse, Dave & Buster's, Vans Skate Park, and Century Theatres.

Stanford Shopping Center. Palo Alto - San Francisco Bay Area's hip open-air shopping and dining experience, Stanford Shopping Center features department stores such as Bloomingdale's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom, surrounded by 140 incredible stores and restaurants, including Polo by Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co., William-Sonoma Homeand Max's Opera Café. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and sculptures by California artists, this European-style street market is filled with the aromas of fresh flowers, gourmet coffee and world cuisines.

Santana Row. San Jose - Santana Row is the South Bay's vibrant shopping, dining and entertainment destination with many exciting shops, restaurants and spas in an open-air atmosphere. Santa Row features a hot collection of stores, including Anthropologie, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Diesel, Gucci, Oakley, and Urban Outfitters. Enjoy dining at casual cafes or fine restaurants such as Blowfish Sushi, Amber India, Sino, and Vintage Wine Bar. With its European flair and flowing fountains, Santana Row also offers a farmers' market, concerts and events.

Westfield Valley Fair. Santa Clara - Just across the street from Santana Row, you'll find an irresistible South Bay shopping and dining center. Westfield Valley Fair offers Silicon Valley's fashion enthusiasts a fine collection of distinguished brands. Westfield Valley Fair features more than 250 designer boutiques and top retailers, including Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Louis Vuitton, Betsey Johnson, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany & Co., Juicy Couture, and Kiehl's. Enjoy tasty fare - from international cuisines to classic American dishes - at The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, Café Bistro at Nordstrom, Maison de Patisserie and Boudin Sourdough Bakery.

Eastridge Center. San Jose - One of the largest malls in the Bay Area, Eastridge features 145 stores and restaurants and an AMC 15 Theater. With its airy architectural design and outdoor streetscape, this Bay Area shopping center offers great stores, boutiques, restaurants, a water sculpture, and a food court. Shop at major department stores such as Macy's, Sears and JC Penny, and specialty stores like Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath & Beyond and Banana Republic. Feed your appetite at Macaroni Grill and Chili's.

Jack London Square. Oakland - Mixing historic charm with urban energy, Jack London Square is Oakland's most symbolic landmark. Fronting a natural estuary leading to San Francisco Bay, the Square is a waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment destination framed by open-air cafés, restaurants, shops, markets, and food stalls. With colorful plazas, Jack London Square in a great place to shop and dine in an extraordinary setting. Browse shops and boutiques like Lan Vie and Barnes & Noble Bookstore, or hit the Farmers Market and Oakland Artisan Market. Housed in a 6-story building with views of Oakland's waterfront, Jack London Market features local, sustainably produced culinary goods. Dine at Miss Pearl's Jam House and Yoshi's, a fun Japanese restaurant and jazz house.