Northern California is home to some of the largest shopping centers on the West Coast, ranging from luxury open-air destinations in Silicon Valley to large enclosed regional malls serving entire metropolitan areas.
This ranking lists the ten largest malls in Northern California by gross leasable area (GLA), the standard industry metric used to compare shopping center size. Whether for retail research, regional comparison, or simple curiosity, these are the largest shopping destinations in the region.
Where available, gross leasable area (GLA) figures are taken from mall owner and operator disclosures. In cases where owners report only directly leased space—excluding anchor department stores or separately owned parcels—historical industry-standard GLA figures are used to maintain comparability across properties.
Because mall reporting practices vary, figures may differ between sources depending on whether anchor space, redevelopment changes, or partial ownership structures are included. This ranking prioritizes the most recent publicly available operator-reported data while maintaining consistent measurement standards across all entries.
| Rank | Mall | City | GLA (sq. ft.) |
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| 1 | Westfield Valley Fair | San Jose | 1,949,000 |
| 2 | Sunvalley Shopping Center | Concord | 1,440,000 |
| 3 | Great Mall | Milpitas | 1,365,059 |
| 4 | Westfield Galleria at Roseville | Roseville | 1,339,725 |
| 5 | Stanford Shopping Center | Palo Alto | 1,322,323 |
| 6 | Stoneridge Shopping Center | Pleasanton | 1,295,577 |
| 7 | Southland Mall | Hayward | 1,284,591 |
| 8 | Hillsdale Shopping Center | San Mateo | 1,250,000 |
| 9 | Eastridge Center | San Jose | 1,229,312 |
| 10 | Westfield Oakridge* | San Jose | 1,095,757 |
* NewPark Mall is listed by owner-Brookfield as 1,162,000 sq. ft., and therefore larger than Oakridge. However, due to recent redevelopment and reconfiguration of the NewPark property, that figure may not be reliable.
Top 10 largest malls in Northern California (by GLA)
1. Westfield Valley Fair - San Jose
1,949,000 sq. ft. (181,100 m²) (source: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield)
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| A Westfield Flagship property, Valley Fair showcases the upscale retail environment that helped transform the center into Northern California's largest shopping destination. |
2. Sunvalley Shopping Center - Concord
1,440,000 sq. ft.
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| The vibrant center court of Sunvalley Shopping Center in Concord (2025), a Contra Costa County staple since 1967. |
3. Great Mall - Milpitas
1,365,059 sq. ft. (source: Simon Property Group)
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| Originally developed on the former Ford assembly plant site, Great Mall remains Northern California's largest indoor outlet center. |
4. Westfield Galleria at Roseville - Roseville
1,339,725 sq. ft. (124,400 m²) (source: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield)
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| A Westfield Flagship property, the Westfield Galleria at Roseville is Sacramento’s premier shopping destination—home to top-tier anchors like Nordstrom, Macy’s, and JCPenney. |
5. Stanford Shopping Center - Palo Alto
1,322,323 sq. ft. (source: Simon Property Group)
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| Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto — a Simon mall offering open-air luxury shopping for a discerning Silicon Valley crowd. |
6. Stoneridge Shopping Center - Pleasanton
1,295,577 sq. ft. (source: Simon Property Group)
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| Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton (2025) — a Simon mall and Tri-Valley’s retail centerpiece. Anchored by two Macy’s. |
7. Southland Mall - Hayward
1,284,591 sq. ft.
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| Southland Mall, Hayward (2025) — now a Namdar property, it showcases elegant architectural lines and the lively lower-level food court beneath natural skylight. |
8. Hillsdale Shopping Center - San Mateo
1,250,000 sq. ft.
A peninsula favorite with a strong mix of retail and dining.
9. Eastridge Center - San Jose
1,229,312 sq. ft.
A regional powerhouse in East San Jose that was renovated in 2018 with a mix of entertainment and retail.
10. Westfield Oakridge - San Jose
1,095,757 sq. ft. (101,800 m²) (source: Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield)
A Westfield Regional property nestled in South San Jose, Westfield Oakridge is a go-to shopping and entertainment destination for locals. Anchored by Macy’s, Target, and Century Theatres.
Trends in Northern California malls
San Francisco Centre, once among the largest malls in Northern California, closed in January 2026, marking a major shift in the region’s retail landscape.
JCPenney has continued its long-term contraction in the region, closing locations at The Shops at Tanforan and Stoneridge Shopping Center. Macy's also closed its Tracy store at West Valley Mall.
Ownership consolidation has continued across the industry, including Simon Property Group’s expanded control of Taubman Realty Group in 2025.
Meanwhile, Namdar Realty Group acquired Southland Mall from Brookfield Properties in late 2025, reflecting ongoing turnover in Class B and C regional mall assets.
Despite these shifts, flagship properties operated by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Simon Property Group continue to report strong tenant sales performance across major Northern California centers.
Data collected June 1, 2026.
Comments
I was not able to find the 1.5 million sq. ft. In the Developments section. Please provide a link if you can and I will make an update.
GLA and building size often differ. That might explain the descrepency.
http://westfield.com/corporate/news-announcements/annual-reports/2010/2010_Annual_Report.pdf
-Shiene