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Shopping Centers / Malls

Shopping Centers / Malls, San Francisco

 30 Reviews  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... 

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Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco

 27 Reviews  Place to be for all your shoppers. A lot of hotels surround the area. You'll find an open square to hang out. Tons of tourist walking around. Louis Vutton, Saks Fifth Avenue, local shops around and... 

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Clothing Stores

Clothing Stores, San Francisco

 14 Reviews  In 1989, TSE the cashmere label, was founded by Augustine Tse, supporting an idea that this luxury yarn, up to that point, had been greatly under-utilized. This beautiful raw material had been used... 

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Department Stores

Department Stores, San Francisco

 19 Reviews  This huge department store situated in the very centre of SF offers 8 floors for shopping. I'm sure you'll find exactly what you want in there! Not only does it have clothes, accessories, shoes,... 

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Specialty Shops

Specialty Shops, San Francisco

 26 Reviews  Boudin Bakery is world-famous for its Original San Francisco Sourdough French Bread, which is baked with the same "Mother Dough" or Sourdough Starter used since 1849. by it's founder Isildore Boudin.... 

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Pier 39

Pier 39, San Francisco

 14 Reviews  "Lend me your ear" I had been told I had to visit this shop by a friend (Gillybob) who knew my passion for the unique! I'm so glad I took her recommendation and visited Harry Mason! Whilst browsing... 

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Second-Hand Shops

Second-Hand Shops, San Francisco

 6 Reviews  The Goodwill in the Haight Ashbury District is my favorite thrift store in all of the US. It has the best selection of vintage clothing of any thrift store that I have visited. It also has very... 

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Shopping Streets

Shopping Streets, San Francisco

 13 Reviews  Maiden Lane is now one of the most exclusive shopping streets in the City. The street was formerly a seedy area in the late 19th century but the sleaze moved into the tenderloin district, a few block... 

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Groceries / Markets

Groceries / Markets, San Francisco

 9 Reviews  I was excited about and really looking forward to attending the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building. I'm a foodie and the thought of looking through fresh, ripe California produce that we normally... 

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Ghirardelli Square

Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco

 9 Reviews  There are loads of places to mooch around and get your holiday souvenirs on this lovely square although to be honest you are there for one reason, and one reason only, and that is the famous... 

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Chocolates

Chocolates, San Francisco

 16 Reviews  Now that Ghirardelli no longer operates in San Francisco, newcomer TCHO (rhymes with Joe) is the only chocolate factory in the city. They don't just remelt chocolate, as many companies do -- they... 

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Combined Suggestions

Combined Suggestions, San Francisco

 9 Reviews  This fairly new addition to the San Francisco scene is amazing. We went here for the first time las May while we on a day trip to the area for my birthday. We spent time strolling through the cool... 

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City Lights Books

City Lights Books, San Francisco

 10 Reviews  Located near the corner of Columbus and Broadway in the North Beach District, City Lights Booksellers is a grand tradition of contemporary book publishing and selling that focuses upon the... 

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Art Galleries / Art Works

Art Galleries / Art Works, San Francisco

 7 Reviews  You will come across stalls along streets (especially Ghirardelli square & Fisherman's Wharf areas) where people are selling their own artwork. I spent a long time looking through the watercolour... 

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Electronics / Music / Toys

Electronics / Music / Toys, San Francisco

 5 Reviews  This tip is for international visitors with unlocked GSM phones (tri band or quad band) that they want to use while in USA by purchasing a USA SIM card. In USA phone companies make it hard for people... 

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Amoeba Music

Amoeba Music, San Francisco

 10 Reviews  If you're a music junkie check out Amoeba in the Haight. There's also one in Berkeley. This store is huge and you need a full month to go through all the music they have. They have a large collection... 

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Sporting Goods

Sporting Goods, San Francisco

 5 Reviews  Beautiful shop for Sports Nuts like my son in law ,hehehe boy he would have loved this Shop This shop sells all the stuf a football fan can dream off ,and other sports stuff at well Well I went for... 

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Wines

Wines, San Francisco

 5 Reviews  San Francisco is also home of Bartholomew Broadbent, who runs a wine importing company that brings some fine juices into the USA . His wines portfolio is being distributed on mostly US States, Canada... 

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: Museum Gift Shops

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: Museum Gift Shops, San Francisco

 atufft Says:  The SFMOMA gift shops (on the 1st and 4th floors) are jam packed with fine gifts to bring home. I'd rather find something here than a Fisherman's Wharf, to tell... 

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metro pcs phone: disposable phone in the u.s.

metro pcs phone: disposable phone in the u.s., San Francisco

 rkearns Says:  you could also go to any metro pcs store and buy a $40 phone, have it activated within 3 hours or less, and use that. it has unlimited texting and calls for $40... 

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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocoholics Dream Shop

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Chocoholics Dream Shop, San Francisco

 iclee Says:  Everything a chocoholic would like to see from pasta, panties, ice cream, truffles, powder for baking, choco taffy apples($4.95), plus memorabilias. Right after... 

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Get Lost Travel: Travel books...and travel books only

Get Lost Travel: Travel books...and travel books only, San Francisco

 RblWthACoz Says:  Get Lost Travel is a small specialty book shop that sells only travel books, travel memoirs, maps, and other various travel-esqe items. If you are planning on... 

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Tom's Cookies: For Originally Marvelous Cookies

Tom's Cookies: For Originally Marvelous Cookies, San Francisco

 KevinMichael Says:  While I was on vacation back home I was watching television a saw a good 15 minute TV spot on Tom's cookies. Apparently, Tom has the habbit of running into... 

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Virgin Megastore: For your basic music needs

Virgin Megastore: For your basic music needs, San Francisco

 nomadig Says:  Virgin Megastore is a meccah for music lovers, film freaks and people interested in fan stuff. All three floors of the store are filled with various items for... 

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SFMoMA Store: Modern Classics

SFMoMA Store: Modern Classics, San Francisco

 nomadig Says:  San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has an excellent collection of art that is accompanied with an excellent museum store. The groundfloor showroom is huge and... 

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Argonaut Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel

 4 Reviews and 1834 Opinions  There's no doubt this hotel, provides a level of luxury and convenience, that many travellers will... 

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White Swan Inn

 4 Reviews and 413 Opinions  While a bed and breakfast, it is more private. We loved it! Comfortable, big room. Well staffed.... 

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Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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Q:  Hi could you please suggest some nice restaurant or good place for a drink in rcastro union square? Where can we find a place for... 

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A: My favorite place for a drink in Union Square is the Burritt Room. The bar is located within the Crescent Hotel at 417 Stockton Street. Its a classic bar and is... 

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