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The Shops at Tanforan is actually far from the Downtown area and is located in the City of San Bruno in San Mateo County but if you want to shop like what a local bay area native does, without the crowds and this Mall is your best bet. Although I prefer to Shop at the Huge Serramonte Mall in Daly City/Colma border (near the I-280 South freeway entrance), the there is no BART access to the Serramonte Mall but the good news is that here in Tanforan Mall, there is a BART Station just a 5 minute walk from the mall so that you can just hop on the Bart and drop by here to shop. The Tanforan mall was formerly a horse racetrack and became a shopping mall in 1971 and underwent renovation and re opened in 2005. The Huge mall is like a typical Suburban Mall without the crowds and unlike my favorite Union Square and Embarcadero Areas, it is not congested here and the best part is that parking is free.
What to buy: This huge suburban mall has big name retailers like Sears, Target, and JCPenney, as well as a Century Theatres. There are many shops inside like victoria secret, old navy, hollister and more They also have a big food court with my favorite Panda Express, Sorabol and Jollibee as tenants and don't forget the huge Hooters at the Second Floor.
if you want to buy off season designer stuff like shoes or bags or clothes, there is a Marshall's Store at the Strip Mall called San Bruno Town Center located across the street from the Tanforan Mall.
Hours:
Mon-Sat 10 am - 9 pm
Sun 11 am - 7 pm
What to pay: not a dent on your wallet. More discounts if you cross the street and shop at Marshall's at the nearby Strip Mall of San Bruno Town Center
Updated May 29, 2011
Address: 1150 El Camino Real • San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone: 650.873.2000
Website: www.theshopsattanforan.com/
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The Westfield is a huge mall right in the heart of the city. The mall is a large structure with a domed ceiling. Inside there are plenty of stores to suite any taste and buget. The malls also has some incredible food options in their food court to grab a bite after some serious shopping.
Whenever my wife and I are in SF; we stop here for some retail therapy. Some of our favorite stores are here: Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Tourneau, Bose, Tommy Bahama, Michael Kors, J. Crew, Sanrio, White House Black Market and Victoria's Secret. Our last trip to SF in February, we enjoyed a nice day of shopping as well as some snacking in the food court.
What to buy: Anything you could possibly want or need.
Updated Feb 7, 2011
Address: 865 Market Street
Phone: 415-512-6776
Website: http://sanfrancisco@westfield.com
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MyWife is a huge devotee to Michael Kors and loves his handbags. The shop in the Westfield Mall is one of her favorites when we are here in SF. During a recent MR to SF we stopped in to see if they had a bag that my wife had wanted. Upon entering we were greeted by a sales associate "L.A" who my wife loved instantly. At this point I became the background as the two of them flitted around the store trying on bag after bag and enjoying themselves. It was rather comical to watch the two of them desribing bags as "delicious" and "yummy" as I sat back taking it all in. After about 45 minutes of their perusing the store and having a grand time with each other; my wife decided on her bag of choice.
She chose the Edie Large Shoulder tote in Vanilla. L.A. was as thrilled with her choice as she was as I headed to the register to pay for the bag. After exchanging cards and several hugs(my wife & LA); my wife ans I left with her new "baby" as she calls her bag. that afternoon my wife recieved a voicemail from LA professing how much he "Looooves her and misses her"...too funny.
What to buy: Our most recent purchase was the Edie Large Shoulder Tote in Vanilla. The bag was $540 with tax.
Updated Feb 7, 2011
The mall is situated in the heart of the city just two blocks from Union Square and is open from Monday till Saturday from 10:00 am till 8:30 pm (on Sunday it's open from 10:00 am till 7:00 pm). Keep in mind that the working hours of the Department stores Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's have different working time than the centre itself. This west coast flagship of Bloomingdale’s and the second-largest Nordstrom in the United States hosts more than 170 boutigues including the designer brands Michael Kors, Herve Leger, Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, etc. You can spend great time also in the numerous restaurants (LarkCreekSteak and Pan-Asian Straits to name a few) and watch some of the latest movies at Century San Francisco Centre 9 at Westfield San Francisco Centre.
What to buy: Check the first Edition by Banana Republic that is providing limited-edition accessories.
Updated Jan 25, 2011
Address: 865 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Website: http://westfield.com/sanfrancisco
Again My favorite factory outlet ever is the Gilroy Premium Outlets but a close second will be here in Vacaville which has a slightly smaller store selection (145 in Gilroy and 120 in Vacaville and 55 in Petaluma) and all are owned by the Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest public U.S. real estate company. Among it's premium tenants include Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Bass, Adidas, Banana Republic, Gap, Kenneth Cole and a way way lot more but less than Gilroy, for example, my favorite Cole Haan is not available at Vacaville. When travelling to Davis or Reno to visit friends and to gamble, I sometimes pass by Vacaville since it is just across from Interstate 80 east.
The only downside if youre a tourist in San Francisco is that it is way too far as you must rent a car or Get A BAY AREA Premium Shopping Tour via www.outlethop.com/ and their number is (415) 747-2229 Toll-Free: (888) 483-5566 and is also available for Petaluma and Gilroy outlet shopping tours, they carge a flat $ 75 for the outlets tour for any of the three.
What to buy: a lot! Vacaville Premium Outlets has everything for every budget hehehe an since I'm known as a splurge type of person, I will buy tommy hilfiger polo shirts at $ 39.99 buy one 50% off on next shirt and buy polo ralph lauren polo shirts, the new ones at $ 69,99 a piece and the classic polo shirts at $ 39.99 a piece then go to nautica to buy again polo shirts at $ 39.99 piece with again 50% off o the second piece plus the leather belts at $14.99 and the wallets at $ 19.99. if you are patient shopper like me, this is the place to go and you will spend the whole day o even two just to get around this huge complex.
Hours:
Mondays - Saturdays
10 AM - 9 PM
Sundays
10 AM - 6 PM
What to pay: maxx out your credit card!!!!!
Updated Oct 31, 2010
Address: 321 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville, CA 95687
Phone: (707) 447-5755
Website: www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=50
Gilroy Premium outlets is the Largest Factory outlet stores around the bay area, the other outlets are in Petaluma north of the Golden Gate Bridge at 55 stores and at Vacaville along Interstate 80 east with 80 stores and Gilroy, which is 1 hour drive away via US 101 South with 145 stores! I love going to Gilroy and this is the best outlet store ever in terms of the number of shops and choices !!! Owned by the Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest public U.S. real estate company. Among it's premium tenants include Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Bass, Cole Haan, DKNY, Adidas, Banana Republic, Gap, Kenneth Cole and a way way lot more!
The only downside if youre a tourist in San Francisco is that it is way too far as you must rent a car or Get A BAY AREA Premium Shopping Tour via www.outlethop.com/ and their number is (415) 747-2229 Toll-Free: (888) 483-5566 and is also available for Petaluma and Vacaville outlet shopping tours, they carge a flat $ 75 for the outlets tour for any of the three.
What to buy: Gilroy has everything for every budget hehehe an since I'm known as a splurge type of person, I will buy tommy hilfiger polo shirts at $ 39.99 buy one 50% off on next shirt and buy polo ralph lauren polo shirts, the new ones at $ 69,99 a piece and the classic polo shirts at $ 39.99 a piece then go to nautica to buy again polo shirts at $ 39.99 piece with again 50% off o the second piece. as for shoes, i love the adidas store where I buy rubber shoes for just $ 59.99 a pair or Nike at $ 64.99 a pair and for leather shoes, I love Cole Haans and the nike air bottoms there costs just $ 102 a pair with a 50% off and another 50 % off o the price.
if you are patient shopper like me, this is the place to go and you will spend the whole day o even two just to get around this huge complex.
Hours:
Mondays - Saturdays
10 AM - 9 PM
Sundays
10 AM - 6 PM
What to pay: maxx out your credit card!!!
Written Oct 31, 2010
Address: 681 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
Phone: (408) 842-3729
Website: www.premiumoutlets.com/gilroy/
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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 area so please see my restaurant tips for additional pictures.
What to buy: 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
What to pay: maxx out you credit card!
Updated Oct 9, 2010
Address: 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Phone: (415) 759-2626
Website: www.stonestowngalleria.com
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Discount shopping is easily done in San Francsico, and a short walk from Union Square to much cheaper designer items - if you want good deals on Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Nine West, Liz Claiborne and many sports brands of shoes, socks and caps, head to the following stores and get great discounts:
- Ross Dress for Less
- Marshalls
- TJMAxx
- Burlington Coat Factory
- Loehmann's
All these stores get real designer clothes, end of season clothes, from major department stores - if you are a true bargain shopper, you will get to these stores and fill up your cart!!
What to buy: Ralph Lauren tops - $14.99 and $19.99
DKNY tops - $19.99
New Balance shoes at Marshalls - $34.99 (same price last year and this year!)
Perfumes - Bvlgari for $29
Guess watches - $34.99
Guess bags - $24.99
Michael Kors tops and bags - around $30-$50
Pants for work - Ralph Lauren - $16.99 and $24.99
Shorts - Dockers - $14.99
What to pay: Under $30-$50 for most items - jeans, tops, shoes, bags. On discounted days you can pay $10 or $12 for red ticketed discount items. I bought brown stiped office work pants for $4.99 at Burlington Coat factory. At Marshalls, they get new deliveries on Thursdays and you can pick great items up for a bargain!
Written Sep 23, 2009
Address: Downtown San Francisco , on Market and 4th
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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!
What to buy: 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
What to pay: cheap, but cheaper if you go to the premium factory outlet malls in petaluma in the north or gilroy in the south.
Updated Aug 14, 2008
Address: 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015
Phone: (650) 992-8686; 301-3360
Website: www.serramontecenter.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.
What to buy: 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!
What to pay: Regular Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Updated Jul 29, 2008
Address: 50 Post St, 120 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 393-1505
Website: www.shopatgalleria.com
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