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7 Best Outlet Malls Near San Francisco
By: Jill Loeffler • Updated: August 25, 2025
You will find almost a dozen outlet malls near San Francisco and the Bay Area. They offer brand-name clothing, jewelry, and other goods at a discounted price.
Some of the most popular include the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore, the Napa Premium Outlets, and others within an hour or two of SF.
These stores include brands such as the Gap, Brooks Brothers, and Michael Kors. Others include Nike, adidas, Eddie Bauer, and Saks Off 5th.
Read on for recommendations on the best places for outlet shopping in and near the SF Bay Area.
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1. San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore
This is a great stop for those coming to or from inland attractions such as Yosemite. Also renowned for its vineyards and wineries, Livermore Valley makes the perfect detour for tasting local wines.
This outlet mall near San Francisco offers over 180 brands in an welcoming outdoor setting where you could easily spend a day shopping and dining while enjoying Livermore's warmer climate.
Distance from San Francisco: About 45 minutes east
Popular Stores: Gap, Nike, The North Face, and high-end stores like Gucci, Prada, Armani, and Burberry
Other Features: Various restaurants, including Chipotle, Popeye's, and Johnny Rockets
How to Get Here: The easiest way to get here is to drive. You can also take BART from SF to the Dublin/Pleasanton Station if you don't have a car. It's about ten stops and takes about an hour.
Once you exit the station, you will catch the #14 Livermore Transit Center bus. It will take you right to the mall. That takes about 15 minutes. If you don't want to mess with the bus, you can also take an Uber or Lyft from the BART Station.
2. Petaluma Village Premium Outlets
The North Bay town of Petaluma retains a beautifully preserved downtown from the 1800s, anchored by venues like the Mystic Theatre and Opera House. It makes a great stopover if you are heading to Marin or the Wine Country.
The Petaluma Village Premium Outlets mall has about 60 shops in an inviting outdoor setting.
Distance from San Francisco: About 50 minutes north
Popular Stores: Coach, Eddie Bauer, Nike, and Saks Off 5th
Other Features: Families can enjoy a children's play area. There are no restaurants on site, but there is a chocolate shop and cafe. You will also find some great restaurants less than five minutes away.
How to Get Here: The best way to get here is to drive. You can also take public transit, which will take about 1.5 to 2 hours each way.
You would take Golden Gate Transit Route Bus #80 from the Transbay Terminal or Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and get off at the Transit Mall at E. Washington & Copeland. From there, you would transfer to Sonoma County Transit #48 to get to the Petaluma Village Premium Outlets.
3. Napa Premium Outlets
If you are planning to visit Napa Valley for some world-class wine tasting, this is the perfect place to stop for a little shopping.
This 40-store outdoor mall is on the southern end of this scenic wine region, right off Highway 29.
Distance from San Francisco: About 1 hour northeast
Popular Stores: Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, Michael Kors, and Brooks Brothers
Other Features: There are shave ice, boba, and coffee shops for refreshment. Outside the mall, Napa has many charming restaurants to choose from.
How to Get Here: Driving is the best way to get here. You could take public transit, but it requires at least two transfers and takes more than 2 hours each way.
You would first take BART to the El Cerrito Del Norte station. From there, you would hop on the 29 bus. Then, from either the Imola or Redwood stop in Napa, you would either take two local buses or an Uber for the last couple of miles.
>> More things to do nearby in Napa
4. Great Mall in Milpitas
The Great Mall the largest indoor outlet mall near San Francisco, with more than 200 retailers. Located in Silicon Valley, Milpitas offers easy access to tech hubs and is well-connected via transit.
Distance from San Francisco: About 1 hour southeast, near San Jose
Popular Stores: Coach, Saks Off 5th, UNIQLO, H&M, Tumi, and more
Other Features: A large variety of dining options, including Dave and Busters, Outback Steakhouse, and the Olive Garden. There are restaurants serving Thai, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine, as well as coffee and ice cream shops. I love this one because it also has a Century movie theater!
How to Get Here: You can drive, which takes about an hour. However, this is one of the easiest outlet malls near San Francisco to get to by public transit. It is just a 15-minute walk from the Milpitas BART Station, making the trip length about the same whether you drive or take transit.
5. Vacaville Premium Outlets
This outdoor mall offering about 100 stores is located right off Highway I-80 between San Francisco and our state capital, Sacramento.
It's a busy area, as it's also near a Walmart, a Sam's Club, and the Nut Tree Plaza, an iconic California road stop featuring a carousel, mini railroad, and other family entertainment.
Distance from San Francisco: A little over 1 hour northeast
Popular Stores: Tommy Bahama, Marc Jacobs, adidas, The North Face, and more
Other Features: Some of the best restaurants in or near this outlet mall include DJ's Grill & Deli, The Original Mel's Diner, and Pizza Twist.
How to Get Here: The easiest way to get here is to drive about an hour, as it's located right off the freeway. Public transit takes at least 2 hours each way. You would first take BART to Walnut Creek and then transfer to two buses.
6. Gilroy Premium Outlets
A little farther south from Silicon Valley is another great outlet option offering around 150 stores in Gilroy. The town is famous for its Garlic Festival and the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park.
Distance from San Francisco: About 1.5 hours south
Popular Stores: H&M, Marc Jacobs, lululemon, Coach, kate spade, Fanatics by Lids, Lacoste, Timberland, True Religion, and many more
Other Features: I like this mall because it has the California Welcome Center - Gilroy, where you can pick up maps and travel guides, and find out all kinds of things happening around the area.
Restaurants include Culichi's Urban Kitchen, Applebees, and Los Cuates Mexican Restaurant (this part of California is renowned for Mexican food!).
How to Get Here: This one is more than 80 miles from San Francisco, so it takes about 1.5 hours to drive. It's located right off of Highway 101.
It takes about 3 hours to arrive by public transit. First, you would take CalTrain to San Jose, then hop on the Rapid 568 bus.
7. Folsom Premium Outlets
This 80-store outdoor shopping mall is the farthest (about 100 miles) from San Francisco, but it is excellent to check out if you are in the area.
Folsom is between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, a popular destination for summer getaways and winter skiing. Folsom is also known for its Gold Rush heritage and the Johnny Cash Trail and Murer House museum.
Distance from San Francisco: A little over 1 hour northeast
Popular Stores: adidas, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, and Coach
Other Features: You can pick up a snack at Auntie Annie's Pretzels or the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
How to Get Here: It's just over 2 hours from SF by car. Although it's possible to get here on public transit, it takes almost four hours each way, so I don't recommend this one for those without a car.
Outlet and Discount Department Stores in San Francisco
There is no outlet mall in the city of San Francisco, but you will find a few individual outlet and discount department stores. Here are just a few recommendations that are perfect for those who don't have time to make their way out to one of the bigger outlet malls on my list.
Macy's Backstage
Address: 170 O'Farrell Street in Union Square
Macy's is one of the most famous department stores in the U.S. and always has great high-end clothes. It also has makeup, shoes, toys, and more.
The deals here are fantastic, so check it out during your stay!
>> More great shopping around Union Square
Ross
Address: 799 Market Street
Ross is well known for having clothes that encompass all price ranges but tend towards the less expensive.
They also have shoes, fun toys, gifts, homewares, and more. The deals here are worth checking out.
You'll find it just one block from the Powell Street cable car turnaround.
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