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San Francisco Shopping

Guide and Reviews

San Francisco offers a wealth of shopping opportunities for you including shopping malls and unique boutiques.   Shopping options range from department stores to vast factory outlet malls in the Bay Area.  Whether you are shopping for a special gift for a friend - or a major electronics purchase like a flat-screen television -- San Francisco has what you need.  

We created this shopping guide to San Francisco to help you find the best local businesses in the categories that people search most frequently.  We offer reviews of factory outlet malls, department stores, and a wide variety of shopping mall experiences.  Please let us know if we can add information to help your shopping trip.

San Francisco Shopping Areas and Neighborhoods  - shop 'til you DROP!:

Westfield San Francisco Centre Choose limitless shopping experiences at high tech Sony Metreon or the newly unveiled Westfield San Francisco Centre.
Macy's A San Francisco legendary department store with service and selection rivaling any store in the world.   Recommended for your shopping trip.
Nordstrom Nordstrom service is unbelievable.  Beautiful clothing and the people to help you find it.  Highly recommended.
Ghiradelli Square Touristy restored chocolate factory featuring ice cream and souvenirs.  At least you wont' leave hungry...

Union Square

Union Square Central shopping hub featuring Macy's, Nordstrom, and San Francisco Westfield Centre
Sony Metreon Mall High tech urban mall will astound you with electronics wonders and entertainment...
Pier 39 at Fisherman's Wharf Much like a pest catcher - you'll get in - but have trouble getting out.  Souvenirs and kitsch as far as the eye can see.  Best to kill time while waiting for the Alcatraz ferry.
Haight Street Funky thrift stores, smoke shops, and cool restaurants.   Watch out for panhandlers - but a great stop for the adventurous and stylish visitor.

Flowers Our editors' favorites for incredible fresh and unusual flowers from the California region.
Tooth Whitening    Return from your trip with amazingly white teeth.
Pacific Heights Urbane style for the sophisticated shopper.  Bring your black AmEx card. 
Marina Good cafes and restaurants to hang out at.  Trendy people once called "yuppies" but now we don't even know the current term...
Denim  
Castro Street The heart of San Francisco gay life with quirky, creative housewares, gourmet foods, and novelty gifts. 
Factory Outlets Check out Vacaville, Gilroy, and Napa for incredible factory outlet bargain shopping deals....