Let's just say I have a bit of unhealthy love for coming here! Always great items that are unique…read moreor just cheaper than everywhere else.

I was very disappointed with the customer service at TJ Maxx. While the store had a good selection…read moreof products, the staff was not welcoming or helpful. A friendly attitude and better communication would make a huge difference in the shopping experience. I enjoy shopping at TJ Maxx, but the poor customer service makes me think twice about returning. I hope management takes customer feedback seriously and invests in improving staff training and customer care.

My husband and I finally checked out The Prize Booth. We decided to go without the kids…read more We were amazed! Brought a lot of nostalgia to us. Toys we used to play with and newer toys as well. So many things to look at. If you haven't checked them out- it's a must. Family owned business- welcoming and friendly staff. Prices are average. Since, we don't have Toys R Us around- this is the place to go. I was told they update toys often. Will definitely swing by again.

The selection for all ages and boys and girls is amazing! I can't wait to go back! They have…read moreeducational, fun, old school, music, art, etc. absolutely adorable! I filled our stockings and more:) owner and her mom were so nice! Clean bright welcoming store.

Very cool place. A lot of stuff that represents Castro Valley. I hope this place stay in business…read moreand grow even bigger. It's my lucky day today to receive a tote bag that I have been wanted I also got a BD gift for my friend as well

Love this little gem in Castro Valley & I hope the community can support this wonderful…read moreestablishment. Customer service & a warm smile still exists at Unincorporated & that's what I love about local stores. Since my brother moved to CV, I decided to gift him the Unincorpoated T-shirt & hat. He loves it! Today I stopped by to get my daughter her high school zip up hoodie. It's great to be able to buy her High School logo hoodie off season & the owner says some of the proceeds goes back to the high school, so that is wonderful to hear. In hopes of supporting local businesses' like these, I hope Unincorporated stays afloat for years to come.

Definitely a hidden gem in Castro Valley! Cute items to get a unique gift that's says "awww you…read morethought of me". Who needs more shower gel, candle from that chain store or Korean skincare product...not me...I'm set for the next 2 years! :) Elevate Home Store offers such fun, creative gifts like plants (including air plants!), greeting cards, jewelry, crystals, home accessories, handmade items, various scents and those funny gifts that makes you laugh or at least put a smile on your face. Lynette, the owner and her daughter are very welcoming, friendly and helpful in finding that perfect gift. Shopping at Elevate Home Decor supports small business and local artisans. Street parking with a lot in the back and across from Al's Market.

I love when stores are this beautifully merchandised! So many things to look at, it's like a story…read morebook walking through. I can't wait to come back and get more little goodies, thankfully it's right down the street!!

This is the main shopping center that I go to when I'm in Castro Valley…read more This place is bigger than I originally thought. I've been here for Rigatoni's, Bank of the West (Now BMO), Health Unlimited, and iSushi. On the other side was a Safeway, Ross, Castro Valley Bowl along with other businesses. This place is usually pretty busy, lots of different types of businesses here!!

Lots of parking available right now. Usually it's packed. *this was written in the moment of a…read moreprevious check-in. Update: after coming to the Village Shopping Center additional times since my above comment had been notarized, there are days or perhaps certain times of the day where the parking lot appears empty and it is easy to find parking, while on the majority of times / days I have been - they are usually packed with hardly any parking avail. Sometimes I have been lucky to snag a spot where someone was just about to back out. The spaces are kind of tight and narrow pathways, drive slowly! There are a lot of businesses that have remained here since I was a child and student at CVHS. Lots of new fronts and name changes to others. I haven't taken a stroll around the entire center, but there's a drug store, ice cream parlor, discounted home goods, apparel stores, fitness businesses, specialty goods and boutiques, bakeries, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants, the bowling alley is still here, nail salons, juicers, and more. Since its the holiday time, they had a tree lighting ceremony advertised. I thought that was a nice community event that might bring people and families together, though I questioned where the tree was going to be due to the tight space. I would want this center to continue to have a lot of business - good businesses here. I want to see CV's downtown area become an area that I would like to frequent or go to vs. driving to Danville or Walnut Creek or San Ramon. I hope there would be ways to create more parking around the area while increasing the businesses or being strategic in which new businesses should open to create a thriving atmosphere.

Just newly opened in April 2,2024 this woman owned business was quaint & cute…read more Don't underestimate the size of this place bc a lot of cute jewelry, AirPod cases, hand knit or crocheted items, plus hair clips, pencil pouches (authentic Rosy Posy Cream Cosmos pencil pouches) & the cute dog themed pouch was too adorable to pass up are available for purchase. It was not only fun to support a local new business with a 10% discount, but to scratch off a possibility of winning a $15 voucher when you purchase $30. Although I didn't win the $15 voucher, but ended up scratching off for a pen offer, I thought it was a creative incentive.

A cute little trinket gift shop with nice statement jewelries and lots of adorable stationary…read moreitems; it looks like a small shop, but there are quite a lot of items to check out. The owner was very friendly and welcoming, chatting with me a little bit about little dog as I was the only person in the shop then. I do love that there are quite a lot of hair claw clips, was able to find one that looked like my dog (white maltipoo). For their grand opening, there was a 10% off discount and my clip was packaged in the cutest little bag. I'm definitely keeping it to reuse as a cute gift bag for sure! Final Thoughts: Adorable little shop that's perfect for cute gifts with fairly reasonable prices for the items. I'm sure people will say they can find items for cheaper else where, but as a small business in Castro Valley, it is nice to be able to shop and check out items in person.

I really love shopping here. I have always loved thrifting the thrill of the hunt and not knowing…read morewhat you will find. Eco Thrift has NO fitting rooms so plan accordingly. I wear layered clothing or leggings and a slim fitting top. The store is well organized and sections are clearly marked. As with many thrift stores there are different colors marked down every day please listen for the announcements or check the board. I would recommend grabbing a cart because last time I went I found quite a bit and was carrying around my treasures. As with thrifting you never know what you are going to discover. The last time I went I came out with two fantastic finds one a H&M black cotton dress suitable for work wear and take you straight into evening or happy hour. The ruffle tiered dress I admit I paid more than I wanted to but Google came to the rescue and I saw several original retail prices and I found it over $ 100.00 brand new so I decided to splurge and purchase the dress. Service I can't comment on because I usually don't ask for help and there is self checkout available. But I don't know if my last encounter with customer service I should be flattered or insulted. I was checking out my items and the lady that was working at the front thought I was stealing my OWN jacket that I came in wearing! I said this jacket is mine check the cameras I was wearing it when I came in here! All in all a great thrift store but give yourself time because there is so much to look at. I find if I give myself time I find more treasures rather than just rushing through. Also, keep your finds close at hand with the case of the orange ruffle dress after people saw me put it on they were asking if I was going to purchase it while I was trying it on! There were people definitely waiting for me to put it down. Good Luck and Happy thrifting

One of my favorite stores! This location is huge and I enjoy coming here. They have plenty of…read moreparking in their own lot and street parking also. Come early as the parking lot can get full. Always grab a cart because there is so much good stuff. Or not-up to you. I like to peruse almost every aisle, looking at each item of clothing- I got a whole system down. Of course I'm paying attention to the color tag sale of the day, but if it's cute, it's going in the cart. The women's section is great but the men's section is good too. Their racks are packed full. They don't have fitting rooms but there are mirrors if you'd want to pull something over your clothes to try on. What's great is that they also have bathrooms. Very convenient especially when you're shopping a long time. The store also has kids clothes, shoes, small furniture, housewares, toys etc. Did I mention they have a lot of stuff? The store is clean, organized and the employees are friendly. Some items can be pricey, sure, but it's all about rummaging through to find those hidden gems and getting a good deal. I think it's fun. I truly love this place and always come back when I'm in town.

Super friendly staff and good selection. I choose to go here instead of Eco Thrift since it's more…read morechill.

Not that the dressers I asked the price for were overpriced, and I let him know that I knew the…read moreoriginal price, but his attitude was very very bad. Told me to just buy it for the price that I knew them to be which I would do but why would you be so rude and disrespectful to a customer at that point I decided to leave with a smile on my face. Anyway maybe he was having a bad day and I truly hope it gets better.