As often as I run errands in the general Hercules-Pinole-San Pablo-El Sobrante area, it's kinda odd…read morethat I very rarely come to this side of the freeway. And then one day, I saw a Trader Joe product Hubbers might want to try and it was naturally a delight to find one just on the other side of the freeway. I was even more thrilled to find tons of other stores! To be honest, I've been to at least a couple of them but that was eons ago that the memory has been completely wiped out. But hey, I consider this a good recovery! I'm glad I found myself up in here again. Here's hoping the memory never get wiped out again. Coming through more often might help, so I think I'll do that...

2801 Pinole Valley Road is unique in that it offers offices on the upper levels, lst level is…read morecommercial units. eats services shopping a la mode donuts chiropractors real estate office dental nails image beauty orthodontists nails & spa locksmith athena wealth strategy medical marijuana doctor shopping notes: - no parking issues -many unique services present -modern building, offices available.

Oak Park Center is a small commercial space. not enough parking to host any big boxes, just a few…read morechain stores, mostly indies. eats/drinks services -wence's state farm -latte da cleaners -kobe japan acupucture -savanh thai pet grooming -wise girl ristorante travel center -round table music encounter -ann's sunshine cafe nails notes: -not a lot of parking, possible shortage when the eateries are near capacity.

Outdoor strip mall with not enough parking. Trader Joes, Petco, Carbon HEalth, gym, bank and more…read more There is a trellis area that is covered in nets here - seems like this place is for the birds. Not enough parking and seems like second rate stores. Top notch places like Whole Foods across the street too good for this place. Carbon health advertising physicals for a good rate on the main sign there. I suppose they cater to the High School sports players. Turn your head and cough. Tiny trees around the perimeter - not mature - unusual since this place is so old. Overall convenient place that gets the job done. Some Hunger Games action to get a parking spot though. Beware of entitled moms with luxury SUVs.

Montecito Plaza has pretty much everything you need in a shopping center- my favorite Vietnamese…read morerestaurant, Carbon Health for your health needs, multiple food establishments, and Trader Joe's! There are also two gyms, a bank, grocery store, Petco, and Rite Aid to name just a few businesses located at Montecito Plaza. Lots of parking, though during busy times the parking lot can get busy, but there is an overflow lot on the side of the shopping center. The shopping center is located right on the canal so you can watch the yachts and other boats go up and down the canal which is fun. Every year during the holidays they have the lighted boat parade which is super fun and well attended. Montecito Plaza is at a great location because you can easily access it off the freeway or if you are going through town. There is a Peet's Coffee across the street if you need to boost your caffeine levels and a Whole Foods Market across the street if you can't find everything you need at TJ's.

Lucky's KFC Planet Fitness and Chuck e Cheese. I went to this place before only for Chuck E Cheese…read more- BabyBro Edmond and Adam I went with. The kid brother loved it - my friend Adam not so much. The thought it was strange that three grown ass adults would go to such a place. If your with the kid brother - everything is strange. Plus jokes on Adam - the pizza was so much better than anybody would expect. The parking lot is huge and the stores are varied. Good shopping center to go to. A ok.

Seems like anything and everything is here!…read more I wouldn't have known how extensive everything is up in here if I didn't come as a guest at Planet Fitness. There's tons going on in here! Hungry?! You have lotsa choices: pizza, Vietnamese, bagels, Hawaiian, tacos, Italian, even fast foods in the likes of Carl's Jr. and KFC and then some. Need a dentist? Come here. Need to get your nails done? CHECK! Need tires?! CHECK CHECK! This shopping center has so much to offer. It's practically a one stop anything! Conveniently located right next to 80. And it really is a convenient place given they have everything. I so have them in mind for future errands and such...

There is always parking. Even when it's busy, there is parking. When you're busy and on the way to…read moreor from a hike, this is important. Banks, coffee places, gyms, and other places in this quaint shopping center. We're almost always here for Mollie Stone's. The traffic light to easily signal us in and out is very much appreciated. Its proximity to the freeway makes this shopping center a family favorite. Minus 1 star because you're trusting drivers not to run you over in the parking lot. I'm sure they could have figured a way to make this safer but that would have likely come at the expense of all the parking spots we love so much.

The Hispanic man who cleans the restrooms between Molly's stones and Peet's coffee, verbally…read moreassaulted me just now. It appearance cleaning and I went in because I have to go and have incontinence and can't hold it I was very obvious he was finished cleaning and he came in and said oh my God you don't f****** know when the restrooms being cleaned. Disabled went out I don't appreciate being assaulted this way!

Mary Anne is my favorite bus driver! She takes me to school at Hercules High School…read more She takes me to Bart for government needs like the DMV She works for West Cat in Hercules Transit Center! My name is Jewlyes Gutierrez Klazson!! (: 5 star on west cat yay!

Hercules is name on top of signpost but name isn't officially listed. small, tight commercial…read morestrip. eats/drink services starbread/ chase tutti frutti optometry starbucks salon & spa extreme pizza jack in box kinder's meat shopping notes: -next to shell station -parking so so -starbread has melt in mouth "buttered" breads...

Shopping center anchored by Target. Ev charging stations and lots of parking…read more Kww cabinets, Subway, att, wing stop Not a neighborhood I frequent bit seems clean and safe.

Chestnut Square has been around for a really long time. nothing much…read morehas changed besides the tenants between the thrift and the donut shop. just indies, no chains, franchisees. limited parking area. eats/smokes services shopping -donuts barber shop collectibles -Oo hookah lounge nails thrift shop tax pros laundry salon dentist notes: -donuts worth a trip to experience.