San Francisco Shopping

Sometimes, it is not WHAT you are shopping for but WHERE that makes the event exciting. And nothing could be truer than in San Francisco. From outlet malls, department stores or trendy high-end boutiques, there are plenty of choices to satisfy the most particular shopper.

The Cannery
Built in 1907 as the Del Monte Peach Canning Factory the Cannery is a vibrant waterfront marketplace. The historic brick warehouse includes three levels of unique shops, galleries, winding walkways, and in the center is an inviting courtyard boasting several cozy outdoor cafés surrounded by 130 year-old olive trees. Street performers entertain visitors.
Address: 2801 Leavenworth St
Phone: +1 415-771-3112

Ghirardelli Square
Since 1852 Ghirardelli Square has housed the oldest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer in the country. To attract crowds, it has added more than fifty premium shops, galleries and restaurants. A large open-air plaza is a great place to relax and enjoy sweet treats.
Address: 900 North Point Street, (near the wharf)
Phone: +1 415-775-5500

Embarcadero Center
Here you will find brand name stores such as Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Liz Claiborne, Victoria Secret and Express Jeans. For the science lovers, the Discovery Channel Store and for sports enthusiasts- the Giants Dugout.
Address: Sacramento to Clay

Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf
A festival market place with 13 bay-view restaurants, dozens of fun attractions and over 110 stores, many one-of-a kind. Bling Things (jewelry), Alpaca Fashion (sweaters), the Cable Car Store (Collectibles), Field of Dreams (sports and celebrity gift store), Houdini Magic, and Puppets on the Pier. If you can't find it here, you can't find it anywhere.

Westfield San Francisco Centre
Opulent Westfield San Francisco Centre includes large American chain stores Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria's Secret, Bebe, Kenneth Cole and Club Monaco. The five-story Nordstrom's is a treat to see.
Address: Market and Powell

Union Square
A shopping mecca including Macy's, Saks, Neiman Marcus, Levi's, Cartier, Thomas Pink, Louis Vuitton, MaxMara, Emporio Armani, Diesel, Prada, Celine, Escada, Gucci, Guess, Hermes, Agnes B., Betsey Johnson and Wilkes Bashford.
Address: bound by Geary, Powell, Post and Stockton streets

Chinatown
Eclectic Chinatown invites shoppers into this intriguing area with small shops jam-packed with mahogany furniture, carved statues, exotic gifts, green and rose scented black teas. Don't miss the Fortune Cookie Factory on Ross Alley.
Address: Bush St. and Grand Ave

Sacramento Street
Sacramento Street shopping is best between Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights in this quiet residential neighbourhood. Interior décor shops and high-end clothing boutiques. Cashmere sofa throws and scented Florentine soaps.

Haight & Ashbury
Still maintaining its reputation as the '60s psychedelic. hippie counterculture capital, the streets are dotted with Victorian houses, piercing salons and vintage clothing shops. Music and book stores are the biggest draws to this area.

City Lights, Booksellers & Publishers
Since 1953 City Lights has been a prominent San Francisco landmark embodying the 50-year history of the Beat Generation. This all-paperback bookstore stocks modern literature and progressive politics.
Address: 261 Columbus Avenue
Phone: +1 415 362-8193

Nordstrom
Fine clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women and children.
Address: 865 Market Street (Area)
Phone: +1 415 243-8500

Pesarisi Ceramics
This extraordinary collection of hand-sculpted and hand painted decorative pottery comes from Pesaro, Italy. The shapes and colors depict styles from the Italian Renaissance to the present day.
Address: 50 Post Street Crocker Galleria - (Financial District)
Phone: +1 415 362-4570

Tiffany's
Synonymous with Tiffany's are diamonds, gold jewelry, and elegant gifts for that very special person.
Address: 350 Post Street on Union Square
Phone: +1 415 781-7000