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Guide to Princeton Plaza Mall

1375 Blossom Hill Rd. • San Jose, CA 95118

(408) 266-7723

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BIGMallrat's Editorial Review

5 out of 10 scorePrinceton 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 Mervyns. You can also find 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

Mervyns

Michaels

Walgreens

Weather

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Hours

Hours vary by store. In general:

Mondays - Fridays

10 AM - 9 PM

Saturdays

10 AM - 7 PM

Sundays

11 AM - 6 PM

Stats

Official Site: none

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.

Year First Opened: n/a

Year 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 Updated: February 2007

Photographs

Mervyn's court with skylights:

picture of princeton plaza mall

Another view of the Mervyn's court:

picture of mervyns court

Main walkway with bright skylights:

picture of walkway

Layout

picture of directory