A parking lot surrounded by shops

Powell Street Plaza is one of the four shopping centers in Emeryville. It makes me wonder how on earth one can fit four profitable shopping centers in a town with population of 7,000? On the other hand, Emeryville has 20,000 workers, so maybe the owners have done their math.

Anyhow, this particular shopping center has a central parking area and surrounding shops. So no idyllic strolling around with your family, as in Bay Street Shops area.

The shops, especially those selling fashion, are a little bit lower in commercial pecking order than the stores on Bay Street. There are still some perks, such as Tower Records, Circuit City and Trader Joe’s. There are a few restaurants and Burger King in the area, too.

Powell Street Plaza, 5753 Christie Avenue, Emeryville, CA, USA