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]

Great stores and the owner keeps the mall beautiful. It's a lovely place to shop and I'm so lucky…read moreit's not far from me.

Pails Verdes Mall. ok. a shopping center. but we have Lunardis Market, a great market. we have…read morePizza Americana a great pizza place. we have kung fu kitchen, very good chinese take out. Now we have Taqueria La Plaza. finally good mexican food there are other places here too. but this is now the right neighborhood mall. let's all support the businesses

I love downtown Pleasant Hill. It's so. charming with all the cafes, restaurants, spas, nail salons…read moreall conveniently at the Crescent Plaza. Over the Summer has the best festivals, concert at the lake, wine and beer, Blues and Brews festival and so forth. Restaurants are reasonably priced, however housing in PH can be expensive. The city always looks clean and pristine. My favorite sit and people watch right in the heart of town. Come check it out.

Downtown Pleasant Hill has a nice selection of shops, but it can get a bit crowded on weekends. The…read moremix of boutiques and cafes is enjoyable, although parking is sometimes a hassle. Overall, it's a decent spot to browse and grab a bite, but I wish it had more unique places to explore. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Haven't been to this mall in awhile and it feels like malls are a dying breed. I went on a weekday,…read morewasn't too busy, it has a good amount of places to shop and places to eat. Most of the stores are friendly and greet you as you walk in. They do have places to be entertain like Round One and a jump play place. A place to take the family, but still like going from tie to time.

Stores were decent selection and value was reasonable. Strolled around and did not buy anything…read more Service seemed to be very friendly even I just walked into a store to look around. Great selection, however nothing interested me to come again on purpose. If I am around the vicinity, I would come to stroll around again, will not purposely drive over here. Parking was easy and plentiful. Mall and parking lot was safe.

A nice outdoor mall, that has move theatre, many food spots, and shops. They also have a gym,…read moreEscape Room, and Dave & Buster. They have good amount of parking but tends to get full during peak times. Timing is key when going to this mall. There are so many things you can do at this mall, eating spots like pizza, sushi, Brazilian all you can eat, boba/desert spots to shopping: gap, TJ Maxx, old navy, Cost Plus World Market. The have AAA services and banking too. It's a go to spot to eat for me.

Nice shopping center/ area that has lots of different stores. I think there's a good mix and I…read morebelieve this place may be a collection of mostly outlet brands. There's plenty of places to shop and plenty of places to eat and probably fits with budgets of all different sizes. It has the staples that you tend to see at other outlet malls and centers but have unique eateries and shops as well. During this time of year (November), there's also an ice rink that lots of people seem to enjoy. Some family wanted to go to Sephora and man it was packed! Which is not surprising, since we were there on the busy shopping day of the year. I got to do some other browsing at J Crew. It was a short trip overall, but I can easily see people spending hours here if they needed to do some serious shopping. Came here with family because they wanted to do some shopping on Black Friday. It was really hectic as you would expect. The parking situation was pretty crazy and it took a while of driving around and luck to get a parking spot.

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

Having gone to this plaza at least once a week for the last 5 years, I can't believe how much I'm…read moreslacking on checking in and writing a review! So, Countrywood Shopping Center is just the quintessential suburban shopping plaza, with ample parking and shops that focus more on needs than wants. In my opinion, it houses the best Safeway, CVS and Starbucks ( omg the fountains and deck outside that location pretty much makes it the best Starbucks of all time!) As far as places to eat, the focus is on "family casual" with joints like Black Bear diner and Panera. I like this particular Jamba Juice since it has a better parking situation than the downtown location, although its nearly always super busy! Overall, decent parking and a convenient place to stop for my weekly errands.

Countrywood Shopping Plaza is awesome! For breakfast we have Black Bear Diner, Jamba Juice, Noah's…read moreand Starbucks, Genova's Deli for lunch, or Panera if you need a drive thru, McCalou's for shopping, Safeway for groceries, CVS for Pharmacy and more, plus Sichuan House (Chinese) and Sorrento's (Italian) for great dinner options, Guantano's ice cream for dessert, and Artie's Bar in the back!!!

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

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.

Very impressive! I've only been to The Orchards a few times, but I have been to the Shadelands…read moreBusiness Park many times over the years. It's good to see the business park slowly evolve from commercial/industrial to commercial/retail to best serve the community. As you develop more housing, you need more commercial areas to support it. What's it all mean? You plan and build a shopping center with practical anchor stores like a Safeway and a Petco. Then you add a variety of shops and eateries. Have things a short distance from housing, and locate it on a major roadway. Bring in fresh, new businesses and restaurants. Use bright decor and fresh designs. Result....people will want to come here. Word of mouth is the best advertising. You build it, and they will come! Support Local Business!

I love shopping and eating at The Orchards - there are so many high quality shops and restaurants…read moreto choose from! However recently the parking situation has been very bad. It appears Crunch Fitness customers are taking most of the spots making it difficult to find parking for those interested in the other shops and restaurants. Perhaps each shop should have some reserved spots? Also, what is the deal with the EV chargers? It seems none of them work anymore. Is is unclear if there is a plan to replace or fix them. J1772 EV charging is an important factor for where I choose to shop.