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.

Good restaurant here however horrible parking. I enjoy the restaurant here, has a good variety of…read moregood, Japanese, Chineses, Mexican, American breakfast and more stores here and there. Great place for small business. Parking is horrible Pay parking from like 7-6pm or something. Even on weekends, which sucks since you think you pay eating at the restaurants, it be free like most places. Best advice is to go across the street to Safeway or the other business since those lots aren't charging. Even the street parking near pelton plaza is charging. But other plaza don't. The enforcers circle the lot and only this lot only. Went to go pick up my drinks, left a minute. Came back for a ticket. Looks like they stake out to check if drivers leave for a moment and ticket them right away. Watch them patrol the plaza, they don't leave, just circle the same plaza and watch. Rewriting this since my previous post got flagged for "not enough information about my experience as a customer" Never happened before especially if I wrote a 2 sentence review

I have been going there for forever (and I haven't even lived in San Leandro for the past 13 years)…read moreand it's been nothing less than exemplary service, consistently great food, reasonable prices and super clean too, given all of the little things placed throughout the restaurant that are so fun to look at. You'll have to go to understand what I mean. You won't be disappointed. Oh and the service?! Bar none!

hesperian shopping center is a self described commercial strip by a listing real estate agent. with…read morea single commercial building an 14, yes 14 parking spaces, it isn't much of a shopping center. so i declassified it. services shopping -TLE constructon MS garden supply -massage Xtensions (beauty/hair. -hair supply) Kitchen/Bath note: -nearby a PS (public storage) biz, this space may be related to PS/ -heavy traffic on hesperian, difficult to re-enter.

Found what I was looking for at least a price to have no problem with any of the merchants there if…read moreyou look at the special thing for your own and clothing check out Durante Square

I used to come here way back when quite often, but I'm happy this mall is still here and open…read more I come here mostly for Mens clothing, which they have a lot of, rather it be casual or suits. They also have a good selection of dress shoes for men if you can find your size. The prices?? Well, they are decent, not as cheap as before, sometimes, you might be able to negotiate the price in some stores. Don't quote me on that though, if you know what I mean. I always see my folks in the jewelry section, so there's that. Located in East Oakland (Yeah, that's right), the larger parking lot is in the back, which I suggest since it's easier to get in and out of. Maybe it's me, but I've always liked coming here!!

"Greenhouse Marketplace" is a large open-air shopping mall in San Leandro, CA. It was opened in the…read moremid-1980's, and its website says it currently has 44 tenants. It's got a prime location right next to the I-880 & I-238 freeway junction. Why is it called "Greenhouse" Marketplace? Because before this triangular piece of land was developed into a shopping center, it was the home of rows of greenhouses. You could see them from the freeway. Long rows of glass topped greenhouses. Today it's home to a variety of stores, shops, and restaurants. It's a nice place to stop and take a break while passing thru town. Anchor stores include- Safeway, CVS, and FoodMaxx. What's negative about this place? There are some empty storefronts. The parking lot has a weird design. It probably looked fine on paper, but in reality, it's like "free style" driving. Cars are coming from different directions and there seems to be a lack of stop signs and/or traffic flow signage. Then some people think it's okay to just drive across empty parking spaces. I've never had a problem because I always stop before someone runs into me. But if you are in the area of Lewelling Blvd & I-880, drop by and visit the Greenhouse Marketplace. If you enter from Washington Ave, you will be greeted by a McDonalds and a Jack in the Box. Lots of free parking!

This shopping center like most large shopping centers is dying. $.99 store now there's a big empty…read morestore and now Joannes is closing leaving a big hole. All the stores on the back of the shopping center where they used to have the video stores and a couple restaurants and things they're all empty pretty soon won't be long.it once was a great place to shop.

This shopping center seems to have three separate Yelp profiles depending on address so I am adding…read morethis review to all three to make sure it's covered. This is a solid shopping center in the downtown area. I'm attempting to review all of the places in the center and almost forgot to review the center itself! There is a nice selection of food, services and shopping here. There is a Walgreens for your home and personal needs, including prescriptions. My only complaint about the center is that the parking is less than desirable. It's always a waiting game no matter when I go. I usually ah e to park and walk a little bit to get to my desired location. All in all, this is a nice little shopping area for our town. I'd be even happier if things stayed open later but as long as a double check hours before going, I am usually good to go.

Busy shopping center with many business, shops and restaurants…read more Parking lot is big but the spaces are small/narrow

The Nike clearance outlet has been great the past month if you are looking for their 24/7 pants and…read moreshorts line. I got my first pair of these last year, loved them, and the fact I was able to get some pairs for $40 (more than 50% off regular) is a great deal. Something I learned is to ask the employees to see if they have extra sizes in the back. The shoe selection for the 9.5 wearers has been kinda weak though. While they have more shoes out on the racks, I feel like the hidden gem is harder to find. The shorts, hoodie and crew neck selection has been pretty solid lately as well. I lot of them are in the $19-30 range. My workout shirt wardrobe needed a refresh, I was able to find a bunch for $14-20. As someone who doesn't like paying full price online, this store continues to be a staple whenever I'm in the area. Selfishly I wish they had more golf polos lol

Some of the employees were chill but others just standing around watching instead of offering…read morecustomer service. Only one gentleman asked if we wanted a bag while everyone else just stared and oddly lingered around watching my girlfriend through mirrors being creeps.

I admit when I started teaching over 25 years ago, I was a frequent customer at Lakeshore. They…read morehave so much creative, fun teaching/educational materials. Mind you, items are expensive BUT they are quality. I still have plastic bins I purchased when I started teaching and are in tip-top shape, unlike bins you'd purchase at the dollar store. I now go to get end of the year certificates or to use the laminating machine. *I do have one complaint--I've walked in a number of times needing to laminate and the laminator has not been turned . Both times I've been in a rush and have had to wait for it to heat up--10 minutes. May not seem like a lot but it used to always be on and ready to go.

Helpful service as always. They let my kid play with their toys on display…read more They aren't as generous with coupons anymore but I still love to come in store to avoid their $6 shipping fee!