Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose is considered the best enclosed shopping mall in Northern California. It has knocked the pants off nearby Vallco Fashion Park and Sunnyvale Town Center. Even giving the desirable Stanford Shopping Center some healthy competition.

Look for an expansion and two new anchor stores soon!

Westfield
Atmosphere
With Westfield, it's all in the details. The interior architecture is inspired by the Art Deco and Arts & Crafts movement. Beautiful light fixtures and unique metal designs on every column.

Stores
With over 200 stores, how could you go wrong? Valley Fair is filled with many upscale shops rarely found outside of San Francisco. The Macy's is very large (there are two). You'll even find a state-of-the-art Nordstrom.

Food
You'll find a stunning food court on Level Two. It especially shines with its gorgeous lodge appearance, complete with expansive ceiling, fireplace, and outdoor dining. A fine collection of eateries is sure to satisfy even the most discriminating palates.

Parking
Parking is a test of patience. Take my advice and get the valet. A few bucks will free up time and considerable frustration. The valet is usually at the middle entrance from Stevens Creek Blvd.

Later, take a walk to Santana Row across the street.

Location
Valley Fair mall is conveniently located at I-880 and Stevens Creek Boulevard on the border of San Jose and Santa Clara. The area is highly congested due to the popularity of this mall and Santana Row, across the street.

Brief history
Valley Fair was formed when they knocked down the old Valley Fair Shopping Center in San Jose (leaving Macy's) and Stevens Creek Shopping Center (leaving The Emporium and I. Magnin) in Santa Clara. In 1986, they built a new mall to join the remaining department stores. For that reason, half of this mall is in Santa Clara and the other half is in San Jose. An additional 56,000 square feet was added in 2003, making it huge!