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South Bay Center

A variety of big box stores line the perimeter of this giant open air mall, updated in 2018. Longtime retailers like Best Buy, Marshalls, and Target have been joined by a Nike store, Carhartt, and Ulta Beauty. Several restaurants are opening up too; from burgers, to ramen, to something a little more upscale.

Address: 8 Allstate Rd
Getting there: T: Andrew
Hours: 7AM-midnight daily
Website: edens.com (opens in a new tab)

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