journeys

This is a very trendy and urban shoe store. Their shoes are a little expensive at times, but they do have sales. I love their tube socks and accessories like handbags and clothing.

PROS: Super cute shoes and t-shirts, great socks
CONS: Not a lot of apparel

Oakland Alameda County Arena Network Associates Coliseum

I've been to numerous Warriors games and concerts at this venue. It is super easy to get to. Just a short walk from BART, no need to worry about or pay for parking. Seats are great, but if you sit all the way in the top row at the end of the arena you need binoculars!!!

PROS: easily accessible via BART, great seats
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Stonestown Galleria

If you want something Hello Kitty this is the place to shop! They have all the Sanrio characters in this little shop and have all kinds of cute stuff.

All Star Showgrams

We've had a few outrageous family parties where we've hired impersonators from this company. Elvis, Marilyn, the Phantom of the Opera and the chiquita banana lady... All have been funny and very good at what they do. Usually very on time and ALWAYS make the party memorable!

PROS: Personalized songs, very funny and entertaining
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Anchor Blue

I buy a ton of clothes here and I always shop here for my boyfriend and my brother. The clothes are all very trendy and fun. Lots of cute graphic tees.

PROS: Trendy and fashionable
CONS:

Gotelli Auto Supply & Speed

I went in here looking to buy new headlights for my boyfriend's Nova and since I knew nothing the sales people really had to help me out so I got the right thing. They were very knowledgable and helped me get the right ones. He loved it! =)

PROS: The staff
CONS: The price

Giants Dugout -- SBC Park

If you're looking for some new Giants apparel or toys this is THE place to get it. It can't get much more authentic than buying it at the stadium itself!

PROS: Big store, a whole bunch of Giants things
CONS: Expensive

Old Navy

I love going in this store. It's huge, like 4 floors I think. They have more clothes in this store than any other Old Navy and there have been a few times when I made a special trip there just to get clothes that were sold out or not available in my size at local Old Navy stores.

PROS: HUGE, tons of check out stands
CONS: Parking

Supercuts

I used to go to Supercuts until I started noticing that every time I went somewhere else they would ask where I got my hair cut and told me it was not cut right. And I often felt overcharged and didn't always get what I asked for...

PROS: Good for men
CONS: Can't cut layers or bangs right

Old Navy

I LOVE Old Navy. The clothes, the deals, everything! But this one tends to be really messy. The people are friendly, though, and every transaction is a smooth one.

PROS: Great clothes for the whole family
CONS: Messy store