I think that the Veranda Shopping Center is a victim of its own success. We were there for dinner…read moreat Espetus at 5pm on a Friday night. The parking lot was a hot mess. Cars circling incessantly looking for that elusive space. Some drivers obviously getting impatient based on their rapid acceleration and sudden braking whenever it appeared that someone was approaching their vehicle or stepped on their brake pedal. From what little we observed, there is a very good mix of business present which is great to see. So many other destination shopping areas are suffering vacancies and closed businesses. I imagine that parking is not such a mess during the day or perhaps on weeknights and yes, this was the day after New Years so more people were probably out and about. Still, had I really understood what the parking situation was like, I would have made reservations for another night. And it wasn't any better when we left at 7pm either.

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.

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!

It's so great here! Beautiful green grass, with plenty of seating. On Tuesday mornings & Thursday…read morelate afternoons, are their farmers market. Spring through the end of September. Not only do they have great fruits & vegetables, but they have delicious prepared food vendors too! Hot Link in a bun, only $5! The park goers & vendor owners all are friendly & ma I e your time here so pleasant :)

I enjoy the Farmer's Market on Tuesdays. There's many vendors around ONE BLOCK of Todos Santos…read more They have fruits, vegetables, flowers, desserts, breads and food tents. It's a family atmosphere and nice people. You can park on the streets or in the parking building for free. During this visit, I decided to check-out their Thursday's Music and Market event from 6:30pm-8:00pm. I was amazed how many families and dogs (on leash) having a fun time. It was a like a big picnic for the community. It had an electric vibe. The live music was great. There were food tents lined up with different cuisines and other vendors. I decided to stop by the Asian Snow Ice tent and ordered their Mango icee. It was refreshing. I will be back.

I've known this mall for decades. I remember back in the day this place was packed all the time -…read moregreat stores, well run, great mall to go to. Hard to believe it's the same place. I don' t know if this mall is ever packed and it's not totally the mall's fault - buying stuff on line has really killed the brick-and-mortal stores in general and I get it. But holy smokes, the stores here - it's multiple variations of the same crap stores. Who buys this stuff? There are some stores that I absolutely cannot believe make enough money to stay open. They have to pay rent and employee salaries and make some sort of profit and you wonder how it's possible. If you go here and look around, you'll know what stores I'm talking about. I was walking around here yesterday was just amazed at the absolute garbage stores. One "kitsch" store (and there are many) proudly displayed some poster about "stupid people" by its entrance that you could buy - for people to buy to make fun of stupid people - yet literally the only people who would buy this are the people it makes fun of. And you can't walk into these stores because the second you do the employee is on you. Like Blockbuster where every employee had to greet you and see if you need anything. I just want to look around without being bothered but it's not possible in these stores. They have so little people in them, when an employee does get someone they hover. You do still have some good stores - Macys of course, an old standby with good stuff - you can't go wrong with a Macys. Even JC Penneys is still here (I didn't even know they were still around). The Sears finally went out and to no one's surprise, they couldn't care less about that store for years now. I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did. And the clientele walking around. You have your people of all ages and races which you want to see. California is represented well at this mall and I like that. And of course your thugs always wasting time walking around - disturbs me seeing these guys. I guess the mall can't do anything about them but yeah, they're here. On the plus side, the mall is super clean. I'd like to hope that this mall, one of the malls I've been to for decades will still be around for a long time but honestly, if this thing still exists in three years I'd be shocked.

While I was in town, I came by here to get my steps in. Can't believe another year has gone by. I…read moresee photos with Santa decor again. No one was in line taking photos. While I was taking a photo of the entire setup, Santa was waving at me lol. . I waved back. Now is the best time to get your Santa photo taken as there is no line of you want a photo with Santa. Round 1 also has a new menu of foods are reasonable priced. I didn't have time to try it as I was fasting, but next time!

Came here when I did a BART trip to SF with a friend. The overall area is nice--nearby a suburban…read moreneighborhood--with lots of parking spots, both indoor and outdoor. The fact that there is a parking garage was a huge plus for me. The fee to park here is $3/day within the hours of 4am-3pm. Any time outside of those hours is free. Payment can be done through the BART app, where you will need to link your Clipper Card number and license plate number. This is to ensure that you actually entered BART and aren't abusing the parking spaces reserved for BART riders. When paying for your spot, you input the number you parked in (located on the ground of your parking space), add your payment info, and you're good to go! It should be a pretty smooth and speedy process. I parked on the far end of the parking garage, so walking to and from the BART entrance was a bit far, but it was definitely doable. Like all BART stations, this location is equipped with kiosks to add value to your Clipper Card. There are escalators that take you to the upper level which is where you enter the train car. The train car had a frequency of 15 minutes during the time we were there, so it came pretty fast. Once we got in we were on our way!

Went here to travel to SF. The parking garage is really close to the Bart station. There are lots…read moreof helpful information posted around the area to help you as a guide when traveling around the Bay Area.

Downtown Pleasant Hill has lots of entertaining options - alas, parking is not one of them. At…read morepeak times, street parking can be nonexistent, and strict time limits await those that try to sneak in from the large retail store lots nearby. This leaves downtown Pleasant Hill's "across from the movie theater" parking garage as the #1 choice. Literally located across from the Century Theater on Crescent Drive, this parking garage is free, with some untimed spaces, and other spaces featuring decent time limits (enough to see a movie). Entrances are both on Crescent Drive and Contra Costa Blvd. The downside: this may be your #1 parking choice, but it's also the #1 choice for most other Pleasant Hill visitors and virtually the only choice for movie theater patrons. So at peak times you may have no better luck finding a space here than on the street. A prayer to the Parking Gods is always in order before a downtown Pleasant Hill visit.

Free free free!!…read more I've heard this gets full at night, but in the middle of the day, it's fine. Decent sized stalls and aisles, no fee, no barriers -- this parking garage is well-designed and extremely convenient.

This lot takes forever to go in and out of. The lower floor is all reserved for "management" but…read moremost of those spots are empty. So instead we have to go round and round up floors. There's two slow elevators at opposite corners. Free parking for 3 hours.

Reviewing a parking garage may not be a topic that stimulates much interest, but if you ever have…read moreto look for a place to park while in downtown Walnut Creek, this may stir up some interest and maybe even a glimmer of excitement. Visitors to the area can avoid the headache of looking for street parking or getting lost or having to circle the blocks until a space can be found. Plus, street parking is more expensive! South Locust Street allows the first hour free and then $1.25/hr afterward. This parking garage is in an ideal location, because there are so many popular restaurants, bars, and shops within walking distance. It's not the largest parking facility I have been to. There is a limited height range and the spaces are a bit narrow. During busy days, you may find yourself circling around until you reach higher elevations. Fortunately, we didn't have to experience too much stress during our parking space search. Driving a big pick up truck can do that! Exiting and paying was quick and convenient. We will most likely be using this facility again during our next visit to town.

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