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Major Stores, Entertainment & Services-Great Mall

Anchor stores at the Great Mall in Milpitas, CA.

Bed Bath & Beyond
Department store selling domestics merchandise and home furnishings. Shop online.
408-934-1596
Neighborhood 5A near Forever 21 and Dave & Busters
#147

Burlington Coat Factory
Designer and name-brand merchandise at up to 70% off department store prices. Shop online
408-934-0454
Neighborhood 3 near Victorias Secret and Banana Republic
#1400

Century 20 Great Mall
Century 20 Great Mall Milpitas show times.
1010 Great Mall Drive
408-942-7441

DICK’S Sporting Goods
Interactive sporting goods store carrying clothing, equipment & accessories for all major sports & activities. Shop online.
408-503-0370
Neighborhood 1 between Camille La Vie and Gap Outlet
#1200

Group USA
Current season women’s fashions discounted at least 30% from designers such as: Kasper, Jones New York, Donna Ricco, B.C.B.G., and Kenar.
408-935-8787
Neighborhood 1 near Old Navy
#290

Kohl’s Department Store
A Wisconsin-based department store chain that sells home products and apparel for men, women and children.
408-262-4310
Neighborhood 5B near Century Theaters
#1160

LegoLand Discovery Center
Adults must be accompanied by at least one child (aged 17 and under) to visit. Annual pass holders and ticket holders will need to have a reserved time slot to enter.
669-213-0612
870 Great Mall Dr.
Entrance 4
870 – Across from the Dining Pavilion

Marshalls
Brand names for the entire family at 20-60% below department store prices.
408-934-1821
Neighborhood 3 near Victoria’s Secret
#1360

Milpitas Police Sub-Station
Get a fingerprint card for your child.
Mon to Sat: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sun: 11:00am – 8:00pm
408-586-2590
Neighborhood 5A next to Wells Fargo
#141

Off 5th-Saks Fifth Avenue
Clearing house for Saks post-sale merchandise.
408-945-9650
Neighborhood 2 near Marshalls
#1330

Old Navy
Casual fashions for the entire family at value prices.
408-956-1499
Neighborhood 1 next to Group USA
#1172

Wells Fargo
Full service branch, including ATMs, open 7 days a week.
408-934-9625
Neighborhood 5A near Dave & Buster’s
#140

Other shopping categories at the Great Mall

Shopping Centers in Milpitas

Shopping Centers in Milpitas offer centers of cultural delight! Poking around our shops is like taking a world tour at your own pace for the food and household items you need, while getting style from the world over.

Abel Plaza
N. Abel Street at E. Calaveras Blvd.
Major merchants: Swagat Indian Cuisine, Ta Restaurant

Beresford Square
Stores in this mall sorted by type, including phone numbers.
N. Milpitas Blvd. at W. Calaveras Blvd.
Major merchants: Marina Grocery, CVS,

Banking
Beauty & Fitness
Clothing and Footwear
Education
Groceries
Home Repair
Health
Restaurants

Calaveras Plaza
W. Calaveras Blvd. near Abel St.
Major merchants: Grocery Outlet, FedEx

Fiesta Shopping Center
Dempsey Rd.
Major merchants:

Foothill Square
Jacklin Road near Escuela Parkway
Major merchants: Smart & Final, Dollar Store

Great Mall of the Bay Area
I-680 and I-880. Take Great Mall exit off of I-880.
Major merchants: Marshall’s, Off 5th Ave., Century 20, Old Navy, Burlington Coat Factory, Dave & Busters. How to get to the Great Mall from San Francisco on public transportation. Catch the CalTrain at 700 4th St. and take to Mt. View. Transfer to Light Rail line: “Tasman East/Capitol Light Rail” going east and get off at the Great Mall stop. Map to Great Mall Parkway at Interstate 880 for drivers.

Shopping categories at the Great Mall

McCarthy Ranch Marketplace
McCarthy Blvd.
Major merchants: Wal-Mart, Michaels, Ross

Milpitas Mall Shopping Center
Landess Ave. between I-680 and S. Park Victoria
Major merchants: Seafood City, Seasons Shopping Mall

Milpitas Center Shops & Restaurants
W. Calaveras Blvd. next to Calaveras Plaza
Major merchants: Mil’s Diner, O’Reilly’s, and Goodwill.

Milpitas Square
Barber Lane near McCarthy Ranch Shopping Center
Major merchants: Ranch 99 Market, Mayflower restaurant, New Tung Kee Noodle House

Milpitas Town Center
E. Calaveras Blvd. and Hillview
Major merchants: Safeway, Staples, 24 Hour Fitness, Giorgio’s Italian Restaurant, BevMo

Anchor Stores
Banks & Credit Unions
Grooming
Health & Fitness
Restaurants
Services

Park Victoria Shopping Center
Park Victoria Dr. near East Calaveras Blvd.
Major merchants: Ocean Market

Automobile Services
Banks and Finance
Grooming
Health & Fitness
Restaurants
Services
Shops

Parktown Plaza
Park Victoria Dr. near Landess Ave.
Major merchants: Luckys, Rite Aid Pharmacy

Seasons MarketPlace
Your First One-Stop Filipino Lifestyle Center.
1535 Landess Ave.,
408-586-9800
Major merchants: Seafood City, Goldilocks, Max’s of Manila

Serra Center
E. Calaveras Blvd. near Abbott Ave.
Major merchants: Chili’s, Big Lots

Sunnyhills and City Square
North Milpitas Blvd. near Dixon Landing Rd.
Major merchants: Lion Food Center

Ulferts Center
West Milpitas. Just south of Milpitas Square. Many Asian restaurants and services.
648 – 794 Barber Lane, Milpitas, CA, 95035

Victorian Square Shopping Center
E. Calaveras Blvd. near Park Victoria Dr.
Major merchants:

Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas

Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there are halls to rent in Milpitas! Unfortunately, Milpitas has no convention center. When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting meeting halls, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. GoMilpitas “Meeting Halls” is a directory featuring halls, community centers, venues and halls for hire | Advertise your hall to your local community for free.

Other Possible Large Halls

Hotels
The larger hotels have rooms for fairly large gatherings.

City Park Picnic Areas
Reservations must be made in-person at the Milpitas Community Center, located at 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.

Milpitas Unified School District Facility Rental
In partnering with Facilitron, Milpitas Unified School District has launched custom facility use sites for the district and each school – allowing facility use requests to be submitted at any time. You can view and request all district facilities here. Milpitas Unified School District’s administrative staff will make final decisions on all facility use requests.

Restaurants
The larger ones often have private dining rooms, and the smaller ones may be willing to close down for your event only.

Temporary Policies and Guidelines Police Department Community Room

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Temporary Policies and Guidelines Police Department Community Room

1275 North Milpitas Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035

Reservations: 408-586-2402 or vbejines@ci.milpitas.ca.gov

UPDATED: AUGUST 13, 2021

The Milpitas Police Department’s top priority is to ensure the safety of our guests. Please note that any meeting event in the Police Department Community Room is contingent upon current public health orders and City policy.

Vaccination Requirements

The City of Milpitas will not require guests to show proof of vaccination when entering the Police Department Community Room.

Masks and Face Coverings

Effective Thursday, July 29, 2021, the City of Milpitas requires all City employees and visitors to wear face coverings in indoor settings within City buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Masks will not be provided, and guests must bring their own when entering the building.

Room Capacity Limits

The City of Milpitas Police Department is limiting capacity to 35 guests max until further notice.

Food and Beverages

Food and beverages are not permitted, except for water.

Meeting and Time Limits

Only one reservation is permitted in the Police Department Community Room per day. Until further notice, reservations for the Community Room shall be on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations shall not be confirmed more than sixty (60) days in advance, and groups and individual applicants are limited to no more than two (2) reservations per calendar month.

***These guidelines supercede the Community Room additional guidelines dated July 2020. Public health orders are subject to change at any time, and reservations may be cancelled if the public health orders deem non-essential meetings unsafe.

*I have read and undertand the Novel Coronavirus updated policies and guidelines. I further understand that if my group does not abide by these rules, it may result in our meeting being immediately terminated and may result in not being able to use the room for future use.

On official document, applicant would sign and date. See Reservation contact info above.

Other halls in Milpitas.

Chamber holds first in-person mixer at Outback since Covid Shutdown

Networking Mixer at Outback Steakhouse

July 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

We had to show proof of vaccination against COVID, but then we were free to mix and enjoy spare ribs and fries, and drinks of our choices.

?, Marcella Nichos, Henry Nichols, Tamara Overacker — **?, Marcella Nichols, Henry Nichols, Tamara Overacker**

**Tamara Overacker, Pampered Chef,**
**T.O. Bookkeeping**

**Kelly Yip-Chuan**
**Platinum Realty & Finance Group**

**Anand Kuchibhotla. University of Silicon Andhra**

**Sharon Dyson, St. Elizabeth Knight Sounds**

FasTrak in Milpitas

FasTrak and COVID-19 – FAQs

What should drivers do? To drive in the FasTrak lane or not?

Cash is not being collected at Bay Area bridges due to COVID-19. Use FasTrak to pay your toll. If you do not have FasTrak, you will receive a bill in the mail for the amount of your toll. It is called a violation, but there are no penalties – just pay the toll by mail with a check or online. If you have FasTrak, this change does not apply to you.

The I-680 Sunol Express Lanes are designated lanes that can be used during heavy traffic to bypass congestion. Express lanes are usually located on the far-left side of select major freeway corridors (described below) and are indicated with white descriptive text on the pavement and electronic signage above the roadway.

How the heck do I drive along SR-237 now with the new FasTrak lane?

How to Order a Transponder and Use the SR 237 Express Lanes

Step 1: Order your transponder
Step 2: Set up your account
Step 3: Mount your transponder. Transponder mounting help.
Step 4: Use the Express lanes

About Express Lanes

An Express Lane is a portion of a High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane, also known as a carpool or diamond lane, that has been converted to a toll lane in order to better manage congestion. VTA monitors its Express Lanes to maintain a minimum speed of 45 mph, based on federal requirement.

Express lanes are marked by large overhead signage, and smaller signs located in the median. The toll amount is posted on a changeable board within the large overhead sign.

VTA currently operates Express Lanes on State Route 237. Learn more about the planning and history of VTA’s Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program and the 237 Express Lanes project page.

How can I enter the FasTrak lane coming from Milpitas?

Entering from Calaveras Blvd. westbound on SR237 will be a real pain, just as currently. You will not be able to get into the FasTrak lane until just slightly after Zanker, and it ends just before Lawrence. About half your commute will still be in heavy traffic. To avoid the congestion, you might try…
Drive north on Milpitas Blvd. to Dixon Landing Rd, and get on 880 south. Get in the HOV lane there as it swings over and onto 237.
Take Tasman. Turn right at Zanker. Enter 237 to right just after 237 overpass. Also good strategy for those heading north on 880 wishing to go west on 237.
Going eastbound on SR 237, there are double white lines west of Zanker Road prior to the 237-880 connector. Express lanes traffic wanting to access I-880 South, McCarthy Boulevard, or Calaveras Boulevard will have to exit the lane at Zanker Road.

FAQs about FasTrak

Questions about FasTrak? The FasTrak team is here to help! If you can’t find the information you’re looking for below, please contact us. Our Customer Service team wants you to get the most out of your FasTrak account.
FasTrak toll tags are also available to order online.

What hours and days is the Express Lanes operational?

SR 237 Express Lanes will now operate from 5:00 am – 8:00 pm weekdays, which is consistent with all other Bay Area Express Lane facilities. At all other times, the lane will be available to regular traffic.
Weekends everyone may drive in any lane they want to, with any number of people. FasTrak will not be in force.

What if I have a qualified clean air vehicle?

Clean air vehicles (CAVs) with valid clean air vehicle decals can travel toll free or at a discounted rate on Bay Area express lanes and state-owned bridges. In order to receive the correct discount, eligible clean air vehicles should use a FasTrak Flex or FasTrak CAV toll tag.
On 237, solo drivers in eligible CAVs will receive a 50% discount off the toll if they use a FasTrak CAV toll tag. The FasTrak CAV toll tag is the only transponder that will communicate the discounted toll rate to roadside toll equipment. Clean air vehicles with two or more people can travel toll free as a carpool, but must use a FasTrak Flex or FasTrak CAV toll tag.

Is it charging me each time it beeps?

No. It detects when you enter and leave the lane, and so charges you for total time spent in the FasTrak lane.

How do I know how much I am being charged?

Express lanes are free for qualifying carpoolers, vanpool, buses, and other toll-exempt vehicles.
For solo drivers with a FasTrak toll tag, the prices to drive to specific destinations will be posted on signs above the the express lane. The toll on VTA’s State Route 237 Express Lanes varies dynamically based on congestion. Minimum will be $0.30 and the maximum will be $8.00.
The actual toll deducted from your FasTrak deposit will depend on the total distance you travel in the express lane.
Tolls for solo drivers increase with congestion, and decrease with light traffic. But here is an example: the average toll paid by solo drivers in the I-680 Express Lane from Pleasanton to Milpitas in the morning commute period for January 2015 was $3.11, an average of $0.22 per mile over the 14 mile express lane length.

How do they know how many people I really have in my car?

Video cameras on the sign posts
Vigilant police
Setting you make on your tag for 1, 2, or 3+ people. Motorcyclists should leave their setting at 3+.

If I accidentally drive in the FasTrak lane without a transponder what happens?

You will get a bill based on your license plate registration. The price is listed on the overhead signs.

Bay Area FasTrak Facebook Page
This is the official Facebook page of Bay Area FasTrak. FasTrak is an electronic toll collection (ETC) system that allows you to prepay your tolls at all Bay Area toll bridges, eliminating the need to stop at the toll plaza. The system has three components: a toll tag, which is placed inside your vehicle; an overhead antenna, which reads the toll tag and collects the toll; and video cameras to identify toll evaders.hicles per hour than a cash lane.

As you pass through a toll lane, the toll tag is read, and your tolls are deducted from your prepaid toll balance. When you reach your replenishment threshold, your account is replenished automatically, if you opened your account with a credit card. If you opened your account as a cash/check account, then you are responsible for replenishing your account by making regular payments.

The FasTrak system tracks your usage and account balance. A monthly or quarterly statement itemizing your bridge use and account balance will be sent to you through the mail or emailed to you.

Wi-Fi – Wireless Internet Access Points

According to Yelp, these are the best spots for free public wi-fi in Milpitas, CA. Most are restaurants, where you would be expected to order, but the public library is in the list, too.

Community Coffee
A coffee shop located on the campus of Christ Community Church.
1000 S Park Victoria Dr
(408) 262-8000

Teasociety
Tea Room · Asian Restaurant in Beresford Shopping Center.
55 N Milpitas Blvd
(408) 708-4772

Teaspoon
Boba Shop
201 W Calaveras Blvd
(408) 770-3675

Milpitas Public Library
Borrow books. Use public computers or your own.
160 N Main St
(408) 262-1171

i-Tea
Teas and food. Boba shop.
760 E Calaveras Blvd
(408) 262-2988

Paris Baguette
Cakes, a variety of breads and pastries.
249 W Calaveras Blvd
(408) 263-0404

Peet’s Coffee
Caffes, teas, and chai.
543 E Calaveras Blvd, left of Safeway in Town Center.
(408) 416-0700

BCUTE tea drinks and finger foods
Boba shop.
200 Serra Way, Ste 12 Serra Shopping Center.
(408) 708-5240

What Trauma Victims Need You to Know

A friend, who was badly traumatized by her caregivers in early childhood and cruelty from employers, created this brochure, to be printed two-sided, to be handed to her health providers to help them understand her past, and how it can be triggered by them if they don’t take care to treat her humanely. For more information about Adverse Childhood Experiences check out the ACEs Connection website.

This page is part of our continuing effort to provide support for those who have experienced trauma and may be suicidal and need to find help.

Predictability: Everyone loves surprises! Not. Trauma survivors often prefer predictability because that feels safer.
Space: Allow time for the survivor to calm down and take perspective. Remember that we trauma survivors often have difficulty regulating our emotions and take longer to calm down. Maybe support self-soothing, for example suggesting you both go for a walk, maybe stay well clear! If the survivor is caught up in the fight/flight response you may be mistaken for the enemy.
Perspective: Be aware when ‘the past is intruding into the present.’ Don’t take responsibility for what is not yours… gently. You can own any insensitivity or lack of consideration that has provoked the reaction and yet separate it from whatever past trauma is fueling what would otherwise appear to be a disproportionate response. Remember there is no such thing as ‘over-reacting’ – the reaction is in direct proportion to the pain experienced in the past rather than in response to what’s happening now.
Rid ‘over-reacting,’ ‘over-sensitive,’ ‘over’-anything from your vocabulary.
Language: Don’t refer to ‘your upbringing, your problem, issues, behavior.’ This sounds like judgment or at the very least like the trauma survivor is somehow broken or the problem. Call it for what it is – trauma.
Be kind, loving, patient… But empathetically set limits – you have needs too! It’s okay to talk about when the survivor’s reactions hurt you too. “I love you and I understand how scared/angry/sad you are… and it’s not okay to hurt me.” Whatever our trauma history, we must all learn to be accountable when we hurt others.
Reciprocity: Most of us had parents who lacked skills in listening, empathy, tolerating uncomfortable feelings, empowerment… Give what you also need to receive [because that’s the best way of making sure you get it back. Make sure that you are getting these things somewhere in your life. If the survivor is your friend or romantic partner, be sure that there is a two-way street. However much you love someone who has experienced trauma, it is unhealthy if you become a savior, therapist, or martyr.
Control and choice. Big trigger when a survivor is denied these. Confer, collaborate cooperate. Unilateral moves even when benevolent will not be appreciated! Trauma is about getting hurt when you had no power or control over the situation, and it is immensely activating when the trauma survivor experiences that powerlessness again. If you want one way to ensure one of the fight/flight/freeze/collapse survival responses, taking away control is the way to do it!

Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources during Covid19

At a meeting of the Milpitas Chamber of Commerce I heard several speakers on the topic of financial relief to small businesses because of economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

My main takeaway was that each small business owner should get a free business councilor through the SBDC to help figure out which sort of relief funding would be best in their situation. The nearest SBC Center to Milpitas is the Alameda County SBDC at Ohlone College in Fremont. A little further away is the Silicon Valley SBDC – Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Monterey Rd.

Your business is Top of Mind for Us
The Norcal SBDC wants to assure you, we’re going to continue doing everything in our creative power to help your business get through the economic hardship and prepare for a stronger reopen. We can help with applying for relief, guiding you through available resources, cash flow concerns, supply chain interruptions, workforce capacity, insurance coverage and more – at no cost. Please reach out to us if you have any questions regarding your business or our services.

For up-to-date information and announcements regarding CARES, SBA loans, and policy, please visit ASKSBDC.com.

Visit ASKSBDC.com to discover the most up-to-date, accurate information concerning COVID-19 and Cares Act resources for small businesses. Call the 833-ASK-SBDC (833-275-7232) toll-free hotline to speak with a dedicated call center staff ready to help your business get answers to questions and connected to the right resources.

Ask your question. Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 AM, join Scott Rogalski and Sunita Maharaj with the NorCal SBDC Finance Center Team as they discuss EIDL and PPP updates and information specific to reopening businesses in Northern California. Interact with us on Zoom.

Ask an Attorney
Bring your questions and learn key updates from experienced professionals and attorneys covering topics including PPP and unemployment, practical advice on borrowing, payroll issues and more. Thursdays at 4 PM | Zoom password: baseforce

Guidance for Restaurants: from California’s Dept. of Public Health
This document provides guidance for dine-in restaurants, brewpubs, craft distilleries, breweries, bars, pubs, and wineries to support a safe, clean environment for workers and customers.

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA.

Online Webinars for Coping with COVID-19
Featuring interviews with experts in capital resource, e-commerce and more… These FREE SBDC webinars are designed to equip you with tools to navigate the economic difficulties posed by COVID-19.

Download the SBDC’s Guide to COVID-19 Loans and forms.

Download the COVID-19 Small Business Survival Guide
We have developed the Small Business Survival Resources related to COVID-19 to help navigate through the chaos COVID-19 is having on our communities. Please reach out to our SBDC center if you have questions regarding how your business can maximize the available help.

CAMEO
As California’s statewide Micro Enterprise network, CAMEO is the voice for micro business and creates a thriving ecosystem of resources for all entrepreneurs.

California Rebuilding Fund
The California Rebuilding Fund is a new program that will support California’s smallest businesses as they adapt, reopen, and recover from the effects of COVID-19. This effort is meant for small businesses in California – with an explicit focus on historically under-resourced communities, including organizations in low-income areas and businesses owned by women and people of color. To be eligible, applicants must have:

Fewer than 50 employees
Annual revenues of less than $2.5 million in 2019
Experienced direct economic hardship as a result of COVID-19 (including at least a 25% reduction in revenues compared to a prior one-year period)
See website for full eligibility requirements

Food Producers, Distributers & Equipment Suppliers in Milpitas

Milpitas has a fair number of food producers, and companies that provide equipment and bulk food to restaurants and grocery stores.

Big Dog Vineyards
We have produced Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc wines from this vineyard since 2001. Our commitment remains to these two varietals and just a few hundred cases are carefully and lovingly handmade the old fashioned way in this unique family winery which overlooks the San Francisco Bay. Yelp Reviews
4545 Felter Road
408-935-9194

CBS Food Equipment
Our Mission is to provide our clients with the proper equipment and merchandising ideas that will ensure our customers success.
841 Yosemite Way
408-946-2820

Custom Ripe Avocado
All fresh avocados are marketed and distributed through the Henry Avocado Corporation sales offices and CustomRipe Avocado Company regional ripening centers. Page with information about how to choose the ripeness in the avocados you want to buy.
1141 Montague Expy.
408-453-5551

Daylight Foods
California’s premier sourcer of food from farms to grocers and restaurants. In our current location, which boasts over 50,000 sq ft, we now have a large warehouse with a processing room, state of the art coolers, repack areas and loading dock.
660 Vista Way
408-284-7300

Kamadhenu Foods
We are a paramount manufacturer, supplier and trader of a gamut of Nutritious Food Items.
556 S Milpitas Blvd
408-263-7209

Marzetti
T. Marzetti has a plant on Yosemite Dr. The headquarters is in Ohio. They are known for their tasty sauces.
876 Yosemite Dr.
408-263-7540