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Guide to Princeton Plaza Mall

1375 Blossom Hill Rd. • San Jose, CA 95118

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Our Rating

5 out of 10 score

BIGMallrat's Editorial Review

Princeton Plaza Mall in San Jose is a little gem in the Almaden Valley. Although community centers don't usually appear on this Website, this mall does have the classic mall design, worthy of recognition.

Occupancy

The entire shopping center is mostly full. Very few vacancies. A new store was moving in as we visited.

Atmosphere

Most people would agree this shopping center does appear dated. But, I feel it gives it charm. The interior is reminiscent of the glory days of open air malls in the Fifties and Sixties. My personal favorite is the fascinating light bulbs that surround the interior. Not a single burned out bulb, I tell ya!

Outside, the mall appears to have been remodeled at some point, probably in the Eighties. Nonetheless, I find its historical interest to be outstanding.

Stores

The biggest anchor is Orchard Supply Hardware. In addition, you can find other national retailers like Walgreens, Party America, and Michaels. Finally, many unique and independent community shops are here, including a Persian supermarket.

Parking

You will find parking to be very easy.

Location

Princeton Plaza Mall is located in San Jose CA, in between Meridian Avenue, Kooser Road, and Blossom Hill Road.

Community activities

Princeton Plaza Mall hosts the San Jose Blossom Hill Farmers' Market on Sundays between 10 AM and 2 PM, and the Antiques, Collectibles, Jewelry, Arts and Crafts Show every 2nd Saturday of each month between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Anchor Stores

Michaels

Orchard Supply Hardware (open Sept. 17, 2011)

Walgreens

Weather

san jose ca weather

Hours

Hours vary by store. In general:

Mondays - Fridays

10 AM - 9 PM

Saturdays

10 AM - 7 PM

Sundays

11 AM - 6 PM

Stats

Stores: 49

Type: Community center

Enclosed: No (Open Air)

GLA: 19,881.250 m2 (214,000 sq. ft.)

Levels: 1

Owner: Pan Cal Corporation

Management Company: Meacham/Oppenheimer, Inc.

Grand Openings: n/a

Anchor Closures: Dec. 2008 (Mervyn's)

Renovated: n/a

Ratings

Size: Small (-1)

Architectural Appearance: Dated (-1)

Cleanliness: Hospital clean!

Occupancy: Bursting at the seams!

Stores: Mainstream/community-based (-0.5)

Store Quality: Standard (-0.5)

Parking: Front row!

Location: Bring a map, compass, and provisions (-1)

Services: Security (-1)

Uniqueness: One of a kind gem!

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Last Visit: February 2007

Last Update: September 2011

Photographs

Center court with skylights:

picture of princeton plaza mall

Another view of the center court:

picture of center court

Main walkway with bright skylights:

picture of walkway

Map and Directions


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