Richmond, California
Short Pump Town Center is an upscale open-air shopping mall in the West End of Richmond. It is a major regional destination for shopping and dining.
Open-air design; luxury and mainstream retailers; extensive dining options; children's play area; train ride.
Shop at Apple, Crate & Barrel, or Nordstrom; have dinner at a steakhouse; let kids ride the Short Pump Express train.
Year-round; holiday season is festive.
Free entry.
Fire pits, heated walkways (in winter), restrooms, parking decks.
It's open-air, so dress for the weather, though walkways are covered and heated in winter.
West Broad Village; Deep Run Park.