Vallco Shopping Mall, Cupertino

Formerly Cupertino Square, this sleek double-decker mall with hardwood floors is anchored by Macy's and Sears, and also contains more than 100 specialty shops including some chic galleries and clothing boutiques. Shoppers from all over the South Bay browse its specialty shops and dine at its many restaurants, which vary from upscale Benihana to McDonalds. The mall has been a perennial favorite during the holiday shopping season, maybe because it provides that rare and most appreciated Bay Area commodity—free and ample parking.