At a glance
Pearl Street Mall is a shopping mall at 1303 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA. Google reviewers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 10,677 reviews. It's open every day, Open 24 hours. To book or check ahead, call +1 303-449-3774.
About Pearl Street Mall
Pearl Street Mall is the four-block, car-free stretch of Pearl Street in downtown Boulder, between 11th and 15th streets. It is paved in brick and lined with restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores, galleries and independent boutiques. Street performers work the blocks, and benches and patios make it easy to sit and watch.
The mall was dedicated in 1977 and has been the heart of Boulder for more than four decades. The shopping and eating continue for several blocks in either direction, and outdoor gear shops appear on nearly every block between 8th and 23rd streets. Food & Wine magazine named Pearl Street one of the Ten Best Foodie Streets in America.
In winter, lights twinkle along the street in the evening and coffee-shop windows steam up. If you are in town for the Sundance Film Festival in January 2027, the mall is a good first stop for scouting venues in daylight. Our Sundance Boulder page and guide to Boulder without a car cover the rest.
Tips
- Watch for black ice on the brick pavers in winter.
- Park in a city garage: on weekdays, entering and leaving between 3pm and 3am costs $3.
- Stop at the Visitor Information Center at 13th and Pearl; wheelchairs can be borrowed there.
- Walk a block or two past the closed section; shops and restaurants continue in both directions.
Good to know
- Pearl Street is closed to traffic between 11th and 15th streets.
- City of Boulder garages are free on Saturdays, Sundays and city-observed holidays.
- Street meters take coins and credit cards, and Sunday meter parking is free.
- Wheelchairs can be borrowed free at the Visitor Information Center at 13th and Pearl with two forms of ID. Call 303-417-1365.
Getting there
The mall is in the center of downtown Boulder. Several city garages sit within a few blocks, and there is metered street parking around it. Uber and Lyft can drop off at the mall, and there are places to lock a bike nearby.
Best time to go
Sunny days bring the most street performers, and spring brings tulip beds that usually peak in mid to late April. Winter evenings have lights and a quieter feel. For a calm walk, go in daylight on a weekday..
Plan about 1.5 hours here, and check the hours before you go.
