Great Mall of the Bay Area
447 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035-8041
Mall Information
Outlet Mall
Great Mall of the Bay Area
Address
447 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035-8041
State
Stores
199 stores
Phone
(408) 945-4022
About Great Mall of the Bay Area
# Great Mall of the Bay Area
The Great Mall of the Bay Area is a large indoor outlet shopping mall located in Milpitas, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Situated at 447 Great Mall Dr, the mall is strategically positioned where Interstate 880 and U.S. Route 101 intersect, making it easily accessible by car from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The surrounding region is primarily suburban and commercial, characteristic of Silicon Valley's development pattern. Milpitas itself has transformed dramatically from its origins as a rural agricultural community known as "little cornfields" into a thriving suburban city that serves as a major commercial hub for the greater Bay Area.
The mall is notable for being the second-largest indoor shopping mall in Northern California, featuring approximately 1.4 million square feet of retail space across a single sprawling floor. It houses several hundred stores and serves as a major outlet shopping destination for the region. The retail mix includes a diverse selection of stores spanning fashion and apparel, footwear, sporting goods, and electronics. The mall also features entertainment options including a Dave & Busters, mini golf facilities, and a Century 20 movie theater complex. Food options are available throughout the mall, including a dedicated food court area.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample spaces available for visitors. The mall is also accessible via public transportation, with the Great Mall/Main station and Milpitas station providing transit connections. The facility is currently owned and managed by the Simon Property Group.
A unique aspect of the Great Mall is its architectural heritage. The building was originally constructed in 1955 as the Ford Motor Company's San José Assembly Plant, where Ford Mustangs and other vehicles were manufactured. The plant employed approximately 6,000 workers at its peak and produced over one vehicle per minute. After the plant closed in 1983 due to competition from Japanese automakers, the massive industrial structure sat largely unused for a decade. In 1993-1994, developers undertook a major conversion project, transforming the former factory into a shopping mall that opened on September 22, 1994. Inside the mall, near Entrance 4 and the food court, a substantial historical display created by the Milpitas Historical Society showcases the building's industrial past, featuring old farm equipment, photographs, automobile subassemblies, and a restored Ford Fairlane Skyliner. An oak tree with a commemorative plaque stands in the southwest section of the parking lot, marking the site's transformation from industrial manufacturing to modern retail.
The Great Mall of the Bay Area is a large indoor outlet shopping mall located in Milpitas, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley. Situated at 447 Great Mall Dr, the mall is strategically positioned where Interstate 880 and U.S. Route 101 intersect, making it easily accessible by car from throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The surrounding region is primarily suburban and commercial, characteristic of Silicon Valley's development pattern. Milpitas itself has transformed dramatically from its origins as a rural agricultural community known as "little cornfields" into a thriving suburban city that serves as a major commercial hub for the greater Bay Area.
The mall is notable for being the second-largest indoor shopping mall in Northern California, featuring approximately 1.4 million square feet of retail space across a single sprawling floor. It houses several hundred stores and serves as a major outlet shopping destination for the region. The retail mix includes a diverse selection of stores spanning fashion and apparel, footwear, sporting goods, and electronics. The mall also features entertainment options including a Dave & Busters, mini golf facilities, and a Century 20 movie theater complex. Food options are available throughout the mall, including a dedicated food court area.
Parking is abundant and free, with ample spaces available for visitors. The mall is also accessible via public transportation, with the Great Mall/Main station and Milpitas station providing transit connections. The facility is currently owned and managed by the Simon Property Group.
A unique aspect of the Great Mall is its architectural heritage. The building was originally constructed in 1955 as the Ford Motor Company's San José Assembly Plant, where Ford Mustangs and other vehicles were manufactured. The plant employed approximately 6,000 workers at its peak and produced over one vehicle per minute. After the plant closed in 1983 due to competition from Japanese automakers, the massive industrial structure sat largely unused for a decade. In 1993-1994, developers undertook a major conversion project, transforming the former factory into a shopping mall that opened on September 22, 1994. Inside the mall, near Entrance 4 and the food court, a substantial historical display created by the Milpitas Historical Society showcases the building's industrial past, featuring old farm equipment, photographs, automobile subassemblies, and a restored Ford Fairlane Skyliner. An oak tree with a commemorative plaque stands in the southwest section of the parking lot, marking the site's transformation from industrial manufacturing to modern retail.
Store Directory
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A'Gaci
Aeropostale
Aldo Shoes
American Eagle Outfitters
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Bath & Body Works
BCBG Max Azria
Bed Bath & Beyond
BevMo!
Bose
Burlington
Cajun Grill
Calvin Klein
Champs Sports
China Max
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Cinnabon
Claire's
Clarks Bostonian Outlet
Coach
Cold Stone Creamery
Color Me Mine
Converse
Cotton On
Crazy 8
Crocs
Diamond Wireless
DKNY
Eddie Bauer Outlet
Express
Famous Footwear
Finish Line
Foot Locker
Foreign Exchange
Forever 21
Fossil
G by Guess
GameStop
Gap Outlet
Ghirardelli Chocolate
GNC
Guest Services
Gymboree Outlet
H&M
Hat Club
Hollister Outlet
Hot Dog On A Stick
Hot Topic
Joe's Jeans
Jollibee
Journeys
Justice
Kenneth Cole
Kids Foot Locker
Kitchen Collection
Kohls
Lane Bryant Outlet
Lids
Little Tokyo
Love Culture
Maidenform
Marshalls
McDonald's
Michael Kors
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Naartjie Kids
Naturalizer
Nautica
Nike Factory Store
Nine West Outlet
Oakley Vault
Old Navy Outlet
Olive Garden
Original Penguin
Osh Kosh
Outback Steakhouse
Pac Sun
Papaya
Payless ShoeSource
Perfumania
Perry Ellis
Piercing Pagoda
Radio Shack
Red Ribbon Bake Shop
Reebok Outlet
Robert Wayne Footwear
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Samsonite
Shiekh Shoes
Shoe Palace
Solstice
Spencer Gifts
Sports Authority
Sprint
Starbucks Coffee
Subway
Sunglass Hut
Surf City Squeeze
Sweet Factory
The Body Shop
The Children's Place
Ticketmaster
Tilly's
Timberland
Tommy Hilfiger
Vans
Verizon Wireless
Victoria's Secret
Vitamin World
Waltz
Wells Fargo Bank
Wet Seal
Wetzel's Pretzels
Wilsons Leather Outlet
Zumiez
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Shopping Hours
Mon to Sat 10am - 9pm
Sun 11am - 8pm
Sun 11am - 8pm
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