# Almaden Plaza > Shopping center with big stores like Costco and Trader Joe's draws crowds and creates a busy atmosphere. Outdoor seating and patio areas offer pleasant spots to relax amid the activity. Parking is often challenging and crowded, making access difficult at times. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/AlmadenPlaza - Address: 5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, California, United States - Website: http://almadenplaza.com/ ## What it is good for - Mall — 8.6/10 - Food — 7.2/10 - Parking Available — 5.2/10 ## What people say - "I came here for the food, especially the sandwiches." - "This mall has a great mix of shops and places to eat." - "There was plenty of parking available." ## Good to know - Parking at Almaden Plaza can be very challenging, especially on weekends. - Expect limited parking availability during peak shopping hours. - Trader Joe's offers unique products and is a popular spot at Almaden Plaza. - The plaza features a variety of stores, including Costco, Ross, and TJ Maxx. - Live music events occur regularly, adding to the plaza's atmosphere. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.