While there's no longer music that plays in the morning and the main street is now closed to…read moretraffic, Broadway Plaza is still one of my favorite places to be in Walnut Creek. There's a good mix of restaurants, clothing, and jewelry shops, most of which are high quality brands and the mall constantly stays fresh and vibrant although I do wish they had more restrooms outside of the ones below Industrious. Some weekends they have a maker fare or live music, but most of the time the fountain is just central to the comfortable seating area, that during the winter gets some decor for the holidays. All in all, I really do love this area and still find myself coming back year after year.

This review is ONLY about the changes to the way you pay for parking…read more The new parking app makes me never want to shop at Broadway Plaza ever again, and I've been shopping there since I was a girl in the 80s. There was a period of time when I probably shopped at Broadway Plaza 1-2 times PER MONTH (now I'm stuck paying off my credit cards but that's my own fault and a separate issue). What was wrong with the old system? It worked just fine. But now you have to download an app to get out of the parking garage, EVEN IF you were there for less than the three hours of courtesy parking. It's absolutely insane. And even worse, there's NO cell reception in the garage (at least with AT&T) so you can't download the app without returning to the open air mall. Maybe that's why they changed things up? So that for people who haven't been to Broadway Plaza since before the app was rolled out, they might be able to charge for more time? It's unbelievable. And... you have to enter a bunch of personal information. Why do I need to download an app to pay for parking after I've already shopped at the mall, potentially pushing one of the tenants over their percentage rent breakpoint? It's outrageous. I don't mind having the ParkMobile app for parking because it allows me to park on many different cities' streets with little to no hassle. So I'm not anti-parking app. I am anti-Metropolis parking app. At least before, you got a time-stamped ticket so you knew exactly when to leave if you wanted to avoid paying. Now you have to remember to check the precise time you entered the garage, assuming it's even time-stamping accurately. And how do you know precisely where it time-stamps you? Macerich, do better. Relegate this parking situation to the annals of retail hell. Thank you for your consideration. [curtsy]

Danville Square is the busiest but not the biggest shopping destination in Danville. nearly 100%…read moretenant/parking space occupied, Ca's favorite bigbox here with franchisees, indies, services. eats/drinks services shopping jamba juice att, optometry trader joe's cupcakes/ice cream post office clocks starbuck beauty source bookstore kanpai poke bank america image framing ike's animal hospital chipotle C2education massage realtor retail notes: -didn't bother looking for parking, just walked over street parking easy to find....

Blackhawk is a community just east of Danville, and its famous for Blackhawk Plaza, which is a…read moremust-visit place in my opinion. Although Blackhawk Plaza is technically an outdoor luxury mall, I consider it more like an entertainment center that is designed to relax and de-stress. I've been coming here regularly after moving here some 7 years ago and as a new parent, looking forward to coming back. I never come here to shop, since the small boutique shops are not for me. Restaurants are okay for the most part, but you're paying more for the location. The entertainment options are great: 1. Blackhawk Auto Museum is a must for car lovers, but they also have a special China exhibit and regular natural history in their main museum. 2. Ducks everywhere! You can destress while watching them swim and dive in the giant pond, and even feed them from food from Draegers. Lots of outdoor art too dedicated to ducks and geese. 3. Century Blackhawk, at least pre COVID, is an older but great theater where all seats are luxury recliners. 4. Gigantic parking lot. 5. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with Creamistry for hot days and Starbucks for any days. For casual eats, I like Beep's Burgers. 6. A playground for kids and grassy areas. 7. A Crunch! gym and a new martial arts studio coming soon. For COVID times, they offer outdoor Zumba on Sundays. 8. These used to have outdoor concerts here Pre-Covid. Even though we're still facing the pandemic, Blackhawk Plaza still has its charms. Its sad to see so many businesses close, but the ducks are always there to cheer people up.

What a shame that the owners of this beautiful location allowed it to get to the condition it is…read more Talk about great bones and such a missed opportunity to be a real amazing place to hang out. It's a ghost town and that's a shame.

Stone Valley Center loosely fits into the shopping center category as they have a bigbox and a few…read morefranchisees. 2nd, Alamo is so small that few commercial strips exist.... eats/drinks services shopping coffee shop veterinarian cvs taco bell salon liquors subway cleaners thrift shoppe maguey mex(don jose rebranded?) rj's asian fusion ristorante forli notes: -plenty of parking -slight turnover of tenant over the years.

Plaza Center has been around for decades. parking is limited on the Whole Foods side. WF is one of…read morea few changes in the decades, tenants eats/drinks: services shopping -metro citibank whole foods -peet's hair salon safeway -chipotle bank of america see's -jamba juice madison stationary -yogurt shack jackson liquors -blue gingko -noah's bagels easy exit & entry via Hwy 24.

This is the main shopping center in Downtown Lafayette, built in 1950, and it has a variety of…read moredifferent businesses situated in a prime location. It is located directly downtown, off of Mt. Diablo Blvd. between First Street and Oak Hill Road, near Highway 24, and across from the Lafayette Public Library and Lafayette Police Station. The current anchor tenant is Whole Foods, which brings in a LOT of traffic and customers, making parking a bit more difficult than before. On the other end of the shopping center is the other anchor tenant, Safeway. With two grocery stores in this plaza, you can stock up! McCaulou's is mid-way between the two grocery stores and is a popular local department store. Additional key tenants include: + Metro + Blue Gingko + Yogurt Shack + Noah's Bagels + Chipotle + See's Candies + Jamba Juice + Peet's Coffee & Tea + Jackson's Wines & Spirits + Madison Stationary Store + About Style + Bank of America

Great selection of restaurants with cool happy hours at Luna Loca and so on. Love the wooden…read morearchitecture and how easy it is to meet people around too.

Danville Livery hosts a few events every year. My girls love their Halloween event and Picture with…read moreSanta Claus. I mainly attend these events; but, do frequent a few of their merchants. Some of their businesses are a lot more than others as far as price point. They do have a few little quaint shops here. My girls do like Games Unlimited. I purchased a few fidget toys for stocking stuffers. My girls loved it. My youngest packed one in her carry on when we went to Maui a couple of weeks ago. TSA made us open up her little backpack and we had to leave it with them/toss/dispose it. It was such a disappointment because it was a brand new unopened fidget toy! I guess that means I need to go back and purchase another one for her and we must never bring it on the airplane again. My husband enjoys Tal's bakery items. I enjoy Pinot's Pallette. I guess there is someplace for each one of us!

So many places to eat and walk off your food here. Great vibe and was recommended by our front desk…read moreperson from our hotel. Had an awesome dinner at Tomatina and had our son and his girlfriend join us. So much selection of restaurants we have to come back and try other places.

This shopping plaza, which was built on the former site where Walnut Creek Grammar School sat from…read more1912 (a school built to replace where Central School had stood since 1872) is a now a popular shopping destination for both residents and visitors to Walnut Creek. There is a Walnut Creek Historical Society marker in the form of a statue denoting this site at Olympic Boulevard (at Locust Street). You can watch a short and informative video about Walnut Creek Grammar School on Youtube narrated by Former Walnut Creek Mayor, Bob Schroder, who also attended the grammar school! www.//tinyurl.com/yc5hhh5o The current primary tenant that draws in the crowds that stand waiting in line is The Cheesecake Factory, which is housed in the former Andronico's location from when Plaza Escuela was modernized in the year 2000. It's a central location where you can hang out on the benches and people watch or chill with your friends, which many of the local teens do on the weekends. Or you can take a pleasant stroll to Century Theater across the way and the shops in Olympia Plaza, to Main Street Plaza across the street, to Broadway Plaza down the street, or to Alma Park Plaza. It's also a short walk from the apartments at Alma Park and Park Place. There is parking to be found in two garages, as well as metered parking on the street. Eateries in the plaza are: + The Cheesecake Factory + Ruth's Chris Steak House + Ike's Lair + Buckhorn Grill + Chipotle Mexican Grill + Pizza My Heart + Pressed Juicery + Poke Bar The retailers in the plaza are: + Tilly's + Men's Wearhouse + The Container Store + Forever 21 + Ann Taylor Loft + Uniqlo + Camera West The services in the plaza are: + Yoga Works + Trufusion + AAA

I visited the jewelry department here. Was assisted by "Arzo". She provided excellent customer…read moreservice, and was very instrumental in helping me make a decision regarding my purchase. Thank you very much Arzo! Regards, William K.

Nordstrom itself is still a great place to shop. This review is really for the free styling…read moreservice they offer. I was in need of a professional wardrobe after working from home the last few years. I set up an appointment with a stylist online and she called to ask what I was looking for, my sizes, color preferences etc. I was very specific- I needed an interview suit for my conservative industry, as well as day to day office pieces and shoes. I also said I was open to jewelry (costume - Nordstrom is one of the best stores for costume jewelry that is still high quality IMO). We set an appt and I cane in and she had reserved a large fitting room and had it filled with suits and separates. Everything in row sizes (I'm a 4 or a 6 based on the designer). Nice job of bringing in both high end and more reasonable prices. No shoes, no jewelry, no outfit suggestions. That was the "style" part I really wanted. Basically for a free service it's a nice time saver to have clothes pulled and ready for you to try on. But that's it. I was prepared to spend a lot of money because I hadn't shopped much in a long time and I ended up with a single suit, a blouse, and a random t shirt I later texted the same stylist to ask if she could pull some options for an upcoming wedding I had to go to. Never heard back.

I've had such a great experience working with all the kind folks at Diablo Fine Jewelers over the…read morepast weeks! I've had jewelry sized, purchased new and had a ring redone when I turned older gold jewelry I wasn't wearing anymore into cash. They really took their time with me sharing their expertise, pulling out many things for me to see and try on until I was happy. There was absolutely no pressure or rush. This was a big move for me because I was worried about being taken advantage of not knowing anything about jewelry. I felt so comfortable and confidant and am so glad I chose them to help me make these difficult choices about my jewelry. Now when I open my jewelry cabinet I'm happy with what I see instead of thinking - what a shame I never wear these. I highly recommend whether just getting your rings checked and cleaned (for free !) or purchasing new or updating older jewelry you are in the best hands! See how my heavy gold/topaz ring was updated to a delicate stunning white gold/topaz. I'm thrilled with the change!

I am so impressed with with Diablo Jewelry in Alamo. They designed diamond earrings with a…read morematching pendant. absolutely stunning, outstanding service and just as I envision. . So perfect Nicole B

This shopping center is clearly unmanaged as it has become overrun by Door Dash and UberEats…read moredrivers who abandon their cars in the red zone while disappearing to pick up food for 30 minutes. On the weekends the entire red curb has empty cars lined up with their blinkers on, often when parking spaces are available nearby. Lazy, inconsiderate and blocking traffic. Either repaint the curb or get a security guard to shoo them out. In San Francisco they would all be ticketed in an instant,

Ygnacio Plaza, an olde styled shopping from the 20th century has been dragged unwillingly into the…read more21th century with the big box retailers, chains, and franchisees that have slowly moved in here over the decades. few indies are left. you know the landlord loves it. shoppers too. the neighborhood? time will tell. eats/drinks services shopping mountain mike pizza chase sports basement kinders bbq postal annex tj maxx peet's v studio for your eyes only china village massage envy tea 4 U encore a sweet affair european wax subway fitness 19 mooyah burger cleaners yalla mediterrean nail tatsu sushi great clips notes: -will the parking lot be overloaded with cars re TJMaxx? looking at inventory within, probably not. -lots of interesting stores here without going to a mall....