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From Embarcadero Center to Westfield Valley Fair, here are the best malls in the San Francisco Bay Area where you can enjoy a day of shopping.

Bay Area trendsetters are spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping centers. If you’re searching for the best malls in the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll find a fantastic selection of popular spots where you can indulge in a shopping spree.

From the unique indoor design of Japan Center Malls to the lovely outdoor experience at Santana Row, these Bay Area shopping malls are essential stops whether you just have some time to kill or you’re searching for the perfect gift.

Hillsdale Shopping Center

San Mateo’s Hillsdale Shopping Center is another quintessential mall Bay Area locals swear by. You’ll find a nice mix of luxury and lifestyle stores, plus fantastic dining options including The Cheesecake Factory and Palette Tea Garden. Moviegoers flock to Hillsdale’s Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, which is taken up a notch with fully reclining leather seats, elegant decor, and food service at your seat.

Other fun attractions include bowling at Pinstripes and Red Door Escape Room. Don’t forget to stop by the daily fountain light show in North Block, happening every hour on the hour between noon and 7pm.

60 31st Ave, San Mateo