Blackhawk Plaza — Local services in San Ramon

Some people go to shopping plaza's to shop, while others go to shopping plaza's to enjoy the vibe or atmosphere a plaza has to offer.

When I visit Blackhawk Plaza, which isn't as often as I would prefer, I do just that. I enjoy sitting, listening, thinking and writing at the plaza. The past two times I have visited, the plaza hasn't been very crowded, which has been perfect for me. It's more peaceful that way.

With my recent visit, I came to enjoy the lake that is in the middle of the plaza and I came to get some much-needed writing, reflecting and purging of my emotions and everything I've had to endure and experience over the last 7 months, out of me. Blackhawk plaza was the perfect place to do just that.

In my recent review of the restaurant "The Little Pear", I wrote a small blurb about Blackhawk plaza and how the white lights reflecting over the lake in the middle of the plaza made the place a little more festive and summery. But it also added to the vibe and feel of the evening and helped me do what I needed to get done that night.

I am really glad Blackhawk plaza still exists. While the plaza is filled mostly with high-end stores, it also has a really nice movie theater and a few restaurants.

I will definitely be returning very soon. I've been wanting to see a movie in their movie theater, I heard the seats...

I came here over a month ago and walked around outside. I was hoping that the stores would be open so I could go browse inside but they never opened the doors. I did however go and use the bathroom while there. I am not sure if this is the only bathroom in the mall space but there were two toilets. One kid and one adult. The kid one was overflowing and a terrible mess. I really didn’t feel comfortable using the facilities but just went without sitting down fully. Something that I hate to say I have mastered. I wasn’t able to find anyone around to let them know of the situation. I did go over to Draeger’s Grocery store which was impeccable. I got some snacks to take home. The place was super clean, everyone was very friendly and the bathroom was spit shined. I should have taken a picture of both bathrooms for comparison...

A meandering mostly open air shopping mall with a play area for kids and a number of ducks that rivals the local golf course.

The mall is divided between an indoor traditional building on one side of a manmade river and an open walkway that has entrances to the outdoor shops.

The water is a nice addition, you can relax while your kids plan in the structure or can get a bite to eat along the waters edge.

The area is shared with a car museum (well worth the visit) and a movie theater. Because of that the parking lot is somewhat unpredictable but usually you can find a space that's not too far away from one of...