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Embarcadero Center is well worth the visit. (Note that I say this despite a deep-seated abhorrence of shopping!)
There are four large buildings, usefully named Embarcadero One, Two, Three, and Four. Each one is a mixed-use building, with retail, restaurants, and offices. There are also hotels, a movie theater, a museum, and so on. (Rumor claims that there's even a skating rink in winter, a la Rockefeller Center. I didn't get a chance to see it, though.)
The buildings are more or less in a row. There are breezeways connecting the buildings. At the end is Embarcadero Four, with a large open red brick square, a terrific fountain and plenty of tables and steps for outdoor seating.
The mix of shops is predictable: Ann Taylor, Gap, Banana Republic, Victoria's Secret, Williams-Sonoma, and a handful of boutiques. However, there's still an exciting energy and novelty, due to the airy structure, the sanctuary of greenery and benches amid flurries of nearby traffic, and the fun mix of office folks and tourists.
The most notable attraction that Embarcadero Center has is the FOOD. There's a wide range of food types and prices. Fast food, sit down, local, chains, Italian, Vietnamese, numerous chocolate shops... What's not to love?
Poke in the shops and then take your lunch to Embarcadero Four. You can see the Ferry Building and hear the clock chimes ring across the open square. The Bay Bridge peeks out from behind the Ferry Building. It's a lovely reminder of how much history San Francisco has. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 3 Embarrcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111Phone: 415-391-1622Directions: Take the trolley (F line) or cable carWebsite: www.embarcaderocenter.com
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Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is a shopping center with your standard fare of factory stores. Unlike typical outlet centers, this one is shaped like a real mall; with the parking lot surrounding the buildings. It makes it convenient to park once and walk store to store. factory outlet stores found here at petaluma are like those also found at many other factory outlets centers. However, there is an Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach outlet, Mikasa, and Gap Outlet.
This is part of the Chelsea Premium Outlets centers which boasts 25 such venues across the United States. In Northern California alone, they have one in Gilroy, which is the largest!
Many clothing and shoe outlets from Ann Taylor, Donna Karan, Jones New York, Brooks Brothers, Gap, Timberland, Bass, Saks Fifth Aveune, and more. Shop at home furnishings outlets like Mikasa, Villeroy & Boch, Linen Barn, Corning Revere and Le Gourmet Chef. Other outlets include Bose (electronics), Book Warehouse, K*B Toy Outlet, and Music For A Song at 40% to 80% off the tag prices in Regular Stores like Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, etc. but a Caveat: many items (but NOT ALL!) are old stocks or last years fashion! so you should really take time to inspect and scrutinize each merchandise to separate the Grain from the Chaff!
40%-80% off the tag price in major shops!
Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM - 8 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM - 9 PM
Sundays 10 AM - 6 PM Theme: Men's ClothesAddress: 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, CA 94952Phone: (707) 778-9300Directions: 35 minutes north of SF on Highway 101.Exit Old Redwood Hwy. Left 1.3 miles.Golden Gate Transit Route 80 gets pass. in SF at ff: Mission & First St, Civic Center, Lombard & Fillmore, Golden Gate Toll Plaza,Van Ness Ave at Clay, Sutter, Union & Geary Sts.Website: www.premiumoutlets.com
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Serramonte is a neighborhood on the border of Daly City and Colma in the suburbs south of San Francisco, California, USA, that is home to numerous shopping malls, strip malls, and big box retailers. The nexus of Serramonte is Serramonte Center, an expansive shopping mall near the intersection of State Route 1 and Interstate 280, in the triangle formed by Callan Boulevard, Serramonte Boulevard, and Junipero Serra Boulevard.
Serramonte Shopping Center is a premier shopping destination for San Francisco and the Peninsula conveniently located in Daly City off Hwy 280 and Serramonte Blvd just 12 minutes from SOMA via I-280. With the closest Target to the city, Macy's, Mervyn's, more than 120 shops and the new Barracuda Japanese Restaurant, there's truly something for everyone at Serramonte!
The massive Serramonte Center contains more than 120 stores selling everything from jewelry to juice, making it a prime destination for Peninsula shoppers. Ample parking and an extended holiday schedule make this center particularly attractive to weekend perusers. The galleria houses Macy's and Mervyn's department stores as well as Foot Locker, Victoria's Secret, my favorite See's Candy (already closed), Hot Topic, Forever 21, Good Guys, Perfumania, Hot Dog on a Stick, and the Silver and Gold Connection and the famous philippine version of gap called "BENCH" (already closed), Manila Bay Restaurant and other filipino outlets since this area is home to many filipinos.
Opens: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm
cheap, but cheaper if you go to the premium factory outlet malls in petaluma in the north or gilroy in the south. Theme: Department StoreAddress: 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015Phone: (650) 992-8686; 301-3360Directions: From South: Take 280 North to Daly City, Exit on Hickey Blvd and turn left. Turn Right onto Gellert Blvd. Go straight towards the Center. From North: Hwy 280 to Daly City. Exit Serramonte Blvd., right.Website: www.serramontecenter.com/
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Stonestown boasts more than 130 sought-after retailers such as Nordstrom, Macy’s, Williams-Sonoma, Borders, J. Crew, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, and a brand-new Apple Computer store. All in one convenient location, with acres of free parking. The anchors like Macy's and Nordstrom are two stories, but most in-line stores are one story. The hallways form a plus, with Macy's on the west side, and Nordstrom and Borders Books and Music on the east side. There are four wings, two on level one and two on level two. A food court is located on the second story
Something for everyone! There's Macy's, Nordstrom's, J-Jill, Wet Seal, American Eagle, GAP, Claire's, Bath and Body Works, J-Crew, Abecrombie and Fitch, Border's bookstore, Chevy's, Olive Garden, Banana Republic, Aeropostale, Victorias Secret, Williams Sonoma, Ann Taylor and Bebeand a ton of shoe stores.Stonestown is a little more upscale than my Favorite Serramonte mall
Opens: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm
maxx out you credit card! Theme: Department StoreAddress: 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132Phone: (415) 759-2626Directions: Directions: From 101 South or 280 North Take 19th Avenue Highway 1 Turn left on Winston Drive From 280 South Take Ocean Avenue exit (west) Turn left on Junipero Serra Right on Winston DriveWebsite: www.stonestowngalleria.com
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Macy's has long stood as the pinnacle in department store shopping, and when visiting San Francisco you'll have the chance to take in the Macy's West experience at it's flagship store here in Union Square. This seven-story Macy's West Union Square features contemporary fashions for women, juniors, and children, plus jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics, and accessories. The sixth floor offers a "hospitality suite" where visitors can leave their coats and packages, grab a cup of coffee, or find out more about the city from the concierge. The top floors contain home furnishings, and the Cellar sells kitchenware and gourmet foods. Across the street, Macy's East has five floors of men's fashions. A good Way to unwind is to Hang around the Cheesecake Factory at the top.
opens: Monday to Wednesday - 10:00am to 8:00pm
Thursday to Saturday - 10:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday - 11:00am to 6:00pm
Macy's is a shoppers haven. Where else can you get everything you need under one roof!
they also have a shoppers tour special priced at $ 59.00includes:
Fashion consultation with a Macy's Personal Shopper who will gather the latest fashions to compliment your lifestyle.
$25 Macy's Gift Card
$15 dining certificate for The Cheesecake Factory
Exclusive Savings Pass
Souvenir Macy's tote
maxx out your credit card! Theme: Department StoreAddress: 170 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94101Phone: (415) 397-3333Directions: 170 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94101Website: www.macys.com/
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The Crocker Galleria is a beautiful shopping center, modeled after Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. During the week, this center is bustling with daytime office workers from the surrounding high rises or the affluent who don't need to work. On Saturdays, this mall is generally quite and offers a nice respite from the energy of downtown. On Sundays, the center is closed. Crocker Galleria also features a spectacular glass pavilion soaring above three levels of specialty shops and services and a whole level of eateries serving a vast array of ethnic and specialty foods you so often find in the San Francisco culinary landscape.
Although the mall has a roof, it isn't fully enclosed. Wireless Internet access is available and free - so grab your computer, pick out some food or just a beverage and shop and work all in the same location.
Crocker Galleria features some fine names in shopping, including Polo Ralph Lauren, the Ralph Lauren Home Store, Versace and Barcelino. So you can spend an arm and a leg here!
Regular Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed Theme: Department StoreAddress: 50 Post St, 120 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108Phone: (415) 393-1505Directions: BART: Montgomery Street Station Muni Buses: To get to Crocker Galleria via Kearny Street, take #15 or 30. Via Post Street, take #2, 4, 5 or 38. For information call 673.MUNI.Website: www.shopatgalleria.com
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The Westfield center opened in October 1988 as San Francisco Shopping Centre with approximately 500,000 square feet of space, the then-largest Nordstrom store (350,000 square feet) on the top several floors, the first spiral escalators in the United States, and connecting through to the adjoining Emporium-Capwell flagship store. The Nordstrom department store, known for its outstanding service and shoes, is the Bay Area flagship. It offers an extensive collection of designer clothing for men, women, and children.The new Bloomingdale's is the second largest in the chain and features an outstanding collection of designers and other luxuries
Westfield San Francisco Center houses numerous high-end stores and provides enough reasons to walk from Union Square and spend your shopping time in comfort!
Hours: Mon-Thu 9:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat 9:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
maxx out your credit card! Theme: Department StoreAddress: 865 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103Phone: (415) 495-5656Directions: 865 Market Street, Westfield Shopping Center (at Cable Car Turnaround), San Francisco, CA 94103Website: www.westfield.com
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The new and improved Ferry Terminal is our latest pride and joy. After years of renovation, it finally reopened last year.
The Ferry Terminal was built in 1896, and by the 1980s and 1990s it was decrepit looking and neglected. Thanks to major rebuilding by the City, the terminal is now an incredibly fun place to browse and eat.
The San Francisco Ferry Terminal has shops that sell produce, books, cooking tools, gifts, olive oil, chocolate, meat, bread, wine, cheese, coffee, and a few delis, including the newly opened Japanese deli.
The San Francisco Ferry Terminal is used by Golden Gate Ferries. This is the place you would come to catch the ferry to Sausalito or Larkspur in Marin County. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Pier 1, San FranciscoDirections: On the Embarcadero at the end of Market.
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Even though we spent two weeks in San Francisco, I didn't get a chance to do that much shopping. I think I will have to return just to shop! However, I did make it to a few places. The Crocker Galleria is high-end shopping, but if you're strapped for time, why not shop the best?
If you're not into shopping, at least go to the rooftop garden and take in the view; the mall is covered by a glass dome, which reminded me of Eaton Centre in Toronto.
Many of the stores carry expensive designer stuff... fun to browse too, if you're a little low in the cash department. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: 50 Post StreetPhone: (415) 393-1505Directions: Post and Sutter at KearnyWebsite: www.shopatgalleria.com
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One day, I only had an hour and a half to shop. Where did we go? To the San Francisco Shopping Mall! I dumped my husband in the food court on the ground floor and did some guerrila shopping. I meant technique, sorry to disappoint those wishing to purchase animals.
This mall is housed in a cool, spiral-shaped nine story building that transports shoppers on cool, spiral-shaped escalators. Nordstrom's is at the top; it has a spa as well.
Tends to be a little higher-end stuff, but not as expensive as the Crocker Galleria. Overall, I would rate the shopping excellent, if you have limited shopping time, as there are a good range of stores. Leave a Comment
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