Great Mall of the Bay Area is the 'shopcation' destination of the summer

MILPITAS, Calif. - July 8, 2016 - PRLog -- Great Mall, Northern California's largest outlet and value retail shopping, entertainment and dining destination, is taking the hassle out of planning a family vacation this summer by serving as the perfect 'shopcation' destination in the Bay Area. As the kids pack up their school supplies and the summer heat rolls in, families seeking fun-filled activities look no further - Great Mall offers a myriad of entertainment, with something to offer the whole family.

"Great Mall is the perfect place to celebrate the summer season with the whole family by taking advantage of our endless entertainment, dining and shopping options," said Lynne Rice, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Great Mall. "With over 200 brand name retailers, tasty dining options, and fun-filled activities, Bay Area families are sure to have everything they need for the ultimate 'shopcation' experience."

Guests won't miss out on the fun with options like the 20-plex Century Theaters filled with the latest Hollywood blockbusters - and that's not even the half of it! From inflatable jumpers, slides and an exciting arcade area in at the Bounce-A-Rama, to Dave & Busters, the "Only Place to Eat, Drink, Play & Watch Sports" with hundreds of the hottest arcade games to choose from, kids of all ages have entertainment right at their fingertips.  And don't forget to grab a bite at Red Robin, Chipotle, Olive Garden or Outback Steakhouse, offering family friendly dining options.

Additionally, Dave & Buster's is hosting Mommy & Me Movie Thursday now through August 18 at 10 a.m., playing your favorite movies, from Kung Fu Panda and Ice Age to Finding Nemo, every other Thursday. Bring in your own snacks or enjoy complimentary popcorn. Tickets are free with all ages welcome! For more information regarding Mommy & Me Movie Thursday, contact Special Events at 408-957-9215. RSVP the Sunday before at http://goo.gl/forms/naMIwktEq6.

In addition to the anchor restaurants at Great Mall, Off The Grid (OtG) provides nine food trucks every Thursday night, outfitted with strung lights, chairs and live music - perfect for those looking to enjoy an outdoor dinner and festive atmosphere. The weekly event offers a rotating lineup of vendors including Hula Truck, 3 Brothers Kitchen, Los Tolucas, Thai Thai Food Truck, Shark Bait, SaJJ, Hongry Kong, J Shack, Rice Rockit, Paddy Wagon Sliders, and Frozen Kuhsterd.

Need to find the perfect outfit for the family event or outing this summer? Great Mall offers Bay Area residents 70% off reduced prices and retailer savings from brand-name stores, including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5^th, Uniqlo, Guess Factory Store, GAP Outlet, H&M, Forever 21, Old Navy Outlet and more - all under one roof.

At the Great Mall, there is a place for everyone. Whether you're a foodie, a fashionista, a bargain hunter, a beauty guru, a film critic, or a mix of the bunch, Great Mall offers the perfect 'shopcation' experience to kick off the summer fun.

For more information regarding other events and available retailers and dining options, call (408) 956-2033, visit www.simon.com/mall/greatmallbayarea.com, or follow Great Mall's activities on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ShopGrapevineMills).

About Great Mall

Great Mall, the largest outlet and value retail shopping, entertainment and dinning destination in Northern California, provides the ultimate shopping experience with more than 200 outlet and value retail stores including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Coach Factory Store, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, UNIQLO, H&M, Forever 21, Abercrombie & Fitch Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store and Michael Kors. Shoppers can dine at great restaurants including Dave & Buster's, Red Robin, Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse, or catch a movie at Century Theatres 20.

Great Mall, part of The Mills^® portfolio owned by Simon, is located at the intersection of Montague Expressway, Great Mall Parkway and Main Street in Milpitas, CA, between Highways 680 and 880, about 7 miles north of San Jose and 46 miles southeast of San Francisco. It is open regularly 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Mon-Sat, and 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Sunday. For more information on Great Mall, please call (408) 956-2033 or visit www.greatmallbayarea.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/GreatMall (http://www.facebook.com/GreatMall) and follow us on Twitter @ShopGreatMall (http://www.twitter.com/ShopGreatMall) and on Instagram @ShopGreatMall (http://instagram.com/ShopGreatMall).

About The Mills, A Simon Company

The Mills^®, one of Simon Property Group's five real estate platforms, offers a unique brand of shopping with a mix of popular name brand outlets, value retailers and full-price stores, plus family-oriented dining and entertainment concepts. The Mills are well-located in major metropolitan markets and many are recognized as leading tourism destinations. Notable properties include Arundel Mills (Baltimore), Gurnee Mills (Chicago), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Ontario Mills (Los Angeles), Opry Mills (Nashville), Potomac Mills (Washington, DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).

About Simon

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and an S&P100 company.  Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales.  For more information, visit simon.com.