Oh Happy day.
So, The target in my town, Sunnyvale, closed in January of 2009. it was very upsetting. I remember very vividly, Sarah and I went for a regular shopping trip to our local target, and noticed that half the store was cleaned out! Just empty shelves everywhere, and people breaking down displays. So, we asked, and a girl said that it that day was the last day it was open, and that it was closing for remodel. Now, this target was a newer one, in my book. it had the Starbucks and whatever. It was also HUGE, 2 stories. the parking Garage did suck a fat one though. I was still bummed. We had to find the next closest Target. Mountain View. Sorry, folks, that location sucks. 1st complaint, no Starbucks. 2nd complaint, grocery section is like 4 aisles of nothing I ever buy. 3rd complaint, it’s just a weird layout. So, I made San Mateo Target my regular store. Even though its a bout 30 minutes from my house, it actually happens to be literally next door to my office, so it worked out. There were a few times when I would brave the Mountain View location.
Well, last night on my way home from work I got the target itch. I needed some spray bleach to clean the shower and some other items. But, I was already home when I decided I wanted to go. I thought about it and remembered that the Sunnyvale Target was to open in November 2009, so I got thought to get online and find an actual date.
BAM! the store opened on Sunday! Jeremy came along with me and we checked out my new favorite shopping location.
It’s so awesome! The flowers were created by local Sunnyvale Artists. So fun.
And the inside is great. The downstairs is all parking and the upstairs is the store. Way better than the old parking situation. This is super convenient. The store itself as a serious Grocery department. Complete with meats, baked goods, and produce!!! For serious. Jeremy and I were blown away. He even said the Starbucks licensed store inside was “legit” It’s very much like a real little Starbucks.
Ended up stocking up on groceries, because the prices are insane. My favorite cereal (which I couldn’t find at other Target locations, and costs $4+ a box at Safeway) was $2.04 a box! Awesome! I can eat Chocolate Chex whenever I damn well please from now on…
I’m so happy. My Target is back and better than ever. Sorry, San Mateo, but I’ll still visit.
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Yay for the New Target!!!!! I saw such a cool looking Target in Hollywood. I wanted to go in and Mercer looked at me like “we’re in fucking hollywood and you wanna go to Target!” Fuck. Yes. I. Do.
I love target.
Jimmy Choo looked nuts! Glad you guys were able to get your hands on some good stuff!
This Target is AMAZING. Maybe next week we can go one night?
Yes! I am down to go any night. In fact. If you feel like coming down Sunday. They are are opening a huge Forever 21 at my favorite Mall this weekend. And Sarah and Steph might come down to go. The mall has H&M and Nieman Marcus Clearance center and Saks outlet among other fun stores. It’s a fun time… We could go do that and hit up target if you’re interested. Or we can do target whenever you would like!
i don’t know how i missed this post previously! OMG YES. i loved that target before, especially considering the mountain view one is a ghetto nightmare. i think i’m going to have to drive to sunnyvale and check this out!