The only Farmers Market in Foster City uses the Charter Square Shopping Center parking lot year around on Saturday mornings, from 9 am-1 pm, and Wednesday afternoons, from 2:30 pm-6:30 pm year round. This is not a big market but most everything you need is there and the venue is uncrowded and quite pleasant. Another good big farmer’s market nearby is at the College of […]
Charter Square Shopping Center
This older center is a hub of local activity. There are something like 24 miscellaneous small businesses here many of which are very popular with locals. They include: Tokie’s Japanese Restaurant – Here for some 30 years. People from all over the Bay area like their sushi. Chalet Ticino – Swiss-Italian restaurant. Indoor and outdoor seating. […]
Metro Center Shopping Center
This is the largest neighborhood shopping center in town. It’s right across Hillsdale Blvd from Central Lake making it a popular place to get picnic supplies. Behind it is Metro Center Tower, a 21-story (305 ft) high rise office building which is the tallest in town. Safeway CVS Drug Store Tpumps – Very popular custom bubble tea shop. […]
Edgewater Place Shopping Center
Edgewater PlaceShopping Center This older center is a good destination if you are on a boat in the lagoon. It has a boat docking facility and waterside board walk. Several restaurants have pleasing water views. Lucky Supermarket is the anchor. Waterfront Pizza – Busy place with Mediterranean foods and hookpah. Chatime – Popular chain store […]
Bridgepointe Shopping Center
This regional center just across Hwy 92 from Foster City has several strong anchors including Target, Home Depot, Staples and Old Navy. Restaurants include BJ’s Brewhouse, Red Robin, Armadillo Willys and Mimi’s Cafe. See map below. Target – A good, big Target Store Home Depot – Best home improvement store in the area. Orchard Supply […]
Park Place Shopping Center
This is a higher-end neighborhood center in San Mateo across Highway 101. It’s the newest, nicest center nearby. Whole Foods Market here has high quality food, baked goods and deli but is also known as “whole paycheck” because the cost of a bag of groceries can eat up your whole paycheck. Whole Foods Market – […]
Hillsdale Mall
This is a regional mall with over 130 stores & restaurants. Take Hillsdale Blvd west from Foster City for about 1 mile. Majors are Macys, Nordstroms and Sears. Other stores include Banana Republic, Trader Joes and Barnes & Noble. Restaurants include The Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, TGIFs and Outback Steakhouse. Also see Shopping Centers […]
Marina Plaza Shopping Center
Marina Asian Food Market anchors the most popular ethnic shopping center in town. Restaurants include Taqueria De Amigos, Sheng Kee Bakery, Boba Tea, Pho Little Saigon, and even a very old Denny’s. Address: Norfolk / Hillsdale at Hwy 101, Foster City, CA Related Pages: Shopping Centers and Shopping Centers Map
Costco Map
A smallish Costco but the biggest retail destination in town. Bulk sales and electronics warranties are usually good. Meat quality at Costco’s supermarket is excellent. The best deal is a very decent all-beef hot dog & soda combo for $1.50 at their snack bar; no inflation here since the price has remained the same since […]