Guide to Somersville Towne Center

BIGMallrat's Editorial Review

Somersville Towne Center in Antioch, previously known as County East Mall, added Macy's on Friday, June 30, 2004. It provided a much needed shot in the arm. The interior mall also was remodeled.

A good alternative to the busy Sunvalley mall in Concord, this mall offers a quieter, less-hectic shopping experience.

Atmosphere

Thanks to the recent remodel, Somersville Towne Center appears contemporary and up-to-date. You'll find neutral colors throughout, including the new tile floor. The ceiling, which wasn't updated, features mirrored tiles.

Stores

There is a pleasing selection of national retailers, as well as a number of tchotchke shops that provide interest. Teenagers and young adults will appreciate the selection of stores catering to them. This mall has two vacant department stores, but has a newer Macy's and large Sears.

Food

No food court here, however, a few eateries are grouped around the old Mervyn's entrance.

Parking

We found parking to be fairly easy. The lot around Macy's was crowded, but there was plenty of parking in front of the old Gottschalks and near Sears.

Location

Somersville Towne Center is located off Hwy 4 at Somersville Road in Antioch, California.

Mall Stats

Stores: 65

Type: Regional center

Enclosed: Yes

GLA: 46,792.659 m2 (503,672 sq. ft.)

Levels: 1

Owner: Macerich

Management Company: Macerich

Grand Openings: 1966 (mall); June 30, 2004 (Macy's).

Anchor Closures: Jan. 25, 1997 (JC Penney); Nov. 1, 2008 (Mervyn's); June 2009 (Gottschalks).

Renovated: 1989 (enclosed); 2004 (Macy's added, minor interior remodel, name change).

Ratings

Size: Small (-1)

Architectural Appearance: Average (-0.5)

Cleanliness: Hospital clean!

Occupancy: Average (-0.5)

Stores: Mainstream/discount/numerous tchotcke stores (-1)

Store Quality: Standard (-0.5)

Parking: Average (-0.5)

Location: Very convenient

Services: Website, information booth, gift cards, copy machine, fax machine, stamp sales, free wheelchair rental, auto jumps, BART and Tri Delta Transit bus ticket sales.

Uniqueness: Run of the mill (-1)

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Last Visit: July 2009

Last Update: July 2009

Photographs

View of inside.

View of skylight. If you stand in the middle of the box on the floor, your voice will echo around you.

View towards Sears.

View of the outside portion of the mall.

Map and Directions

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