There is truly something for everyone here. We met my husband's family for lunch, as we have at…read morevarious locations around the Bay Area, and this was universally the best option. Easy, free parking. Accessible by train and ferry, besides car. Many different delicious food choices from delis to Greek to fancier fare, and The Rustic Bakery, which is where we ate. There is ample outdoor dining in sun and shade, besides indoor dining. Since we arrived at different times, everyone enjoyed browsing through the bookstore, and window shopping around the center. The center is very kid and dog friendly and there are lots of areas and activities for kids to explore and enjoy. It is also clean. The reason for one star off: there is a vibe that all of us felt, and others have said the same thing about the shopkeepers and some staff. I was wearing a top from one of the stores and jeans from another shop there. I popped into each store and was ignored by everyone in the first place and watched as if I might shoplift in the other store. I had only my phone in my pocket and no bag at all. It was uncomfortable-making and I left both stores, which were understandably empty. The place is delightful as a location for walking around with kids and dogs. Lots of food options. But the stores are not as friendly as other locations of the same brands.

Very clean and chill vibe on a Friday. Outdoor restaurants but not loud. Public restrooms in the…read moreback towards the water. Nice place to relax and work at.

Eileen Fisher: comfortable fit, price tag reflects the quality you are buying. Think "Coastal…read moreGrandma" style of natural fabrics, comfort, neutral colors. Before the pandemic I wore all Black tailored clothing with sky high heels to work every day. Then the pandemic. Career switch. Working from home. No need for uncomfortable "hard" clothes or high heels. I still want to be stylish even if comfort is my motivation. Eileen Fisher outfits is that for me and Nordstrom is where I shop for it because unlike the EF store, at Nordstrom I can also buy bras and shoes in the same trip) Nordstrom has outfitted me through the many chapters of my life starting from my teen years. I continue to enjoy the consistent top tier customer service, wonderfully curated options in store, on site tailoring, and their generous return policy. I used to have a Nordstrom personal shopper. Then I was a member of The Trunk. Now I am considering the option to have Nordstrom brought to my home so I can try and buy things without going to the physical location. Stonestown and downtown SF used to be my primary stores. Now it's Corte Madera. This store is so well stocked, I almost never hear "I can order it online". I enjoy the instant gratification of taking my purchases home with me on the same day. The majority of my wardrobe was purchased at Nordstrom. I am a loyalist. PS: don't sleep on Nordstrom Rack at the Vintage Mall. If you aren't local, Nordstrom Rack online is so great for money saving designer options!

There's something about this store that is a bit extra, in a great way. I've been going to this…read morestore for years, not as my go-to, but usually when I'm in the area. I just feel like the product selection here is better. For instance, the Hokas - what they had on display were actually nice colors, not just those weirdly bright ones, but aesthetically pleasing ones. I also feel that in general, they have a wide variety of selection for all their products. They have a really good shoe selection. Service is excellent too. I was helped pretty quickly without waiting to do a return. I'm really not sure why people aren't happy with this Nordstrom! It really is wonderful!!

The Tesla supercharger brought us in and we were in for a surprise. I really liked this mall. Great…read morerelaxing music, lot of fountains, great dining and shopping options. We ended up staying for a meal.

I don't recommend anyone do business with this shopping center. The people who run this shopping…read morecenter and the people who represent them have terrible integrity. My car was hit while parked at their shopping center by their hired security guard driving a golf cart. He was was driving while looking behind him while driving forward. Came to a stop when he hit me. He admitted he had not been paying attention when he collided with my car. When it came time to for the repairs their representative informed me that they would not be covering repairs because they were not at fault. Their management office twisted what happened and provided insurance with false information. Regrettably, In good faith I did not call the police to come out for a statement at the time of the incident. Luckily, I did have an eye witness who had provided me with her information at the time of the incident and is willing to testify to what she saw the incident as it happened. I never expected this from such a well known establishment in our community.

I bought three pairs of pants at lululemon They were $148 each. I had them altered and when I came…read moreto Pick them up, the three pairs were rolled up scrunched into a small bag making them wrinkled, and looking like they were found in the bottom of the laundry hamper. There were loose threads hanging out and balls of thread in the bag. It look like a drunk seamstress did the alterations. When I asked the manager whether this is the.normal procedure for new altered clothing she said no one has ever complained before. I wasn't expecting it to be pressed on a hanger but they looked like someone was shoplifting three pairs of pants and shoved them into a small bag before running out the door. These are brand new, wrinkle, free pants when I purchased them and when returned to me looked like they were found on the street. Lululemon could do better. So disappointed.

purchase a pair of trousers, needed a hem, promised within x days. No communication from the store…read moreregarding the item. telephoned the store - they refuse to answer the phone so you have to leave a message which they don't respond to. telephoned the 877 customer service number to inquire only to be hung up on. called back and filed a complaint and was told "someone might get back to you within 3 days." ummm nope. went into the store this morning and the cashier stated that for refunds the store manger had to approve it. the store manger came over, I explained the poor customer service. she became defensive and argumentative. I requested a refund. she refused. I requested a refund for the second time, again she refused. I proceeded to call the 877 number and I informed her that I would file a fraud claim with my credit card. finally she issued the refund. I asked for her name so that I could file a complaint, she refused. If you want to be discriminated against. If you want to be treated with disrespect. If you want to see arrogance then by all means go to Lululemon at The Village in Corte Madera There's a reason that lululemon is on the brink of bankruptcy

I typically go to the Anthropologie in Palo Alto since it's closer to my work, but today it just…read moremade more sense to make a visit to Corte Madera for other errands. I had a great experience here. I did a return, and also browsed their sale section, which was quite expansive. I was able to find these really cute jeans in my size, that were an additional 50% off, although final sale. Their sale rack was very organized, and very plentiful. There was a whole room full of tops, and two racks of jeans. There were even more random sale items throughout the store, not in the sale section. I was quite surprised. I waited in line twice, once to return, and once to buy my jeans. Neither wait was long at all - just one person ahead of me, quite quick. I don't know why this store such poor reviews, because I had a pleasant experience here!

Well coming from the other side of the bridge, I am not used to such a wonderfully large…read moreAnthropologie! This store is wonderful. I won't bother with others after shopping here. The staff was helpful, without being intrusive. I found so many fabulous treasures. I did however stick to their sale items, which narrowed down my expense. There were wonderful items left behind for my future shopping needs. I'd be shocked if you didn't equally enjoy your experience here at Corte Madera Anthropologie!

7/7/2025: I really wanted the stainless steel foam dress hangers; however, CS only had in stock…read morethe remaining pants/shirt hangers seen within the photo I took! Apparently and most ironically disappointing, I purchased the stainless steel foam, dress hangers at this store location a few years ago but now, CS no longer carries the stainless steel foam, dress hangers within their physical and online inventory.

My kids informed me when they were leaving for the big world outside that everything in the house…read moreshould stay put, meaning I was not to throw or misplace their things. I didn't like the look in their eyes when they said that. But OK it's nobody's fault but mine because, as the Godfather Don Corleone explained , "I have a sentimental weakness for my children and I spoil them as you can see." In my earlier life I had failed as a packrat, instead preferring with each change of residence to send stuff to either Goodwill or the dump. So my kids needn't worry about their keepersakes. I'm unlikely to get rid of anything from my years as their mr family guy, being that for the most part their stuff is what little i have to remind me today of whatever it was I did before that. Not much to show for some 20 years as an itinerant... uh, itinerant. I don't learn from experience, just hope to get better results by repeating the same mistakes over and over and over and... which according to Einstein is the essence of insanity, but wtf did he know. I don't know either, but in my case it's a moot point anyway, at least according to the kind folks in Bellevue's 9.39 ward many years ago in nyc. But being much improved now, I have initiative: wake up, smell the coffee, put on a clean white shirt, get a haircut, shape up/ship out and similar happy horsesht, to wit: I was going to organize things for such day that I blow a fuse or something worse, and things will be in order. To make this happen I would pack everything in some nice plastic boxes, just like the winners in this world. Which is how I happened to visit the Container Store for the first time in my disorderly life. It's a bit intimidating to enter this place. There are so many different kinds of boxes, giving the sense that real people pack things up, neat and tidy in hermetically sealed, moisture impermeable, plastic storage boxes built for the ages. All this is an essential part of the good life. OK, but I just wanted something cheap, that wouldn't turn to dust like my old cardboard wine boxes have done after 50 years. Those are nice, free and simple to use with no selection to make, being that they're all the same size. Plus, you aren't likely to overload cardboard wine boxes when you've saving books or papers. Do that with a larger box and they're quite impossible to move without regretting it next morning getting out of bed. To keep on the sunny side of life, as I'm sure I almost always do, my approach is: can't figure how to solve your problem then ignore the problem. Is the Container Store where all my problems can be solved with the right plastic storage box? Really? Fortunately I did find just the right boxes, in the exact right sizes... the only question was what did they cost? It was my luck that the items I wanted had no prices anywhere, not on the shelf nor the items themselves, nor some sort of sandwich board on the pile in the middle of the store. I noticed this detail was missing on other items as well. Perhaps find someone to explain the pricing, but it won't be in a mere five minutes as store personnel are few in number. So I bought what I wanted having no idea what the total cost would be. But I knew that to be a minor issue with these boxes. The problem for me will be actually using them.

Rooftop garden weekend brunch here when visiting the fam is one of the absolute bests!…read more From the lovely architectural highlights to the welcoming staff and absolutely delish dishes, one walks into a delightful brunch experience every time at RH. I usually get the RH scramble - a blend of creamy rich - fresh farm eggs, crème fraiche, avocado, and chives. My brother gets the generously portioned roasted chicken club sandwich with no bacon or tomatoes, my sister-in-law gets the perfectly cooked petit filet, and my toddler nephew enjoys the chicken fingers and fries treat. Added experience - a scoop of vanilla ice cream or any of their dessert options. Can't compare the value of this unique style of a dining experience.

I've been to all the RH locations in California, and as a perfectionist and a visual person, I can…read moreconfidently say this one is outstanding. The restaurant itself, the presentation, the interior, and the service are all at the highest level. Every detail is thoughtfully curated. One of my absolute favorite restaurants and definitely a place I always want to come back to.