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  • madamx
  • Updated By madamx on August 28, 2005
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  • Heart of Union Square -- from the top of Macy's - San Francisco
    Heart of Union Square --
    from the top of Macy's
    by madamx
    The area around Union Square is a shopping paradise; there is something for everyone, from middle of the road (Macy's) to high-end (Neiman Marcus and Saks' Fifth Avenue) and everything in between and beyond. The Banana Republic store is so huge I literally got lost trying to find the fitting room -- and that's just the women's section. For shoe lovers, don't miss out on the large DSW shoes -- even I found shoes to buy and I am hard to fit. Also, if you're looking for the cool and unusual in the shoe department, make a stop at Camper. Stock up on your beauty needs at Sephora. Looking for bon bons to eat in bed? make a chocolate run to Teuscher; the whimsical wrapping and boxes make them worth the high price. You can go boho chic at Anthropologie (on Market St.) and Urban Outfitters (Powell St.)

    On Maiden Lane, which is a narrow, quaint, shopping street, you can find very high end merchandise such as Sur la Table (for all your kitchen needs) or TSE (cashmere clothing) or Chanel.

    I shopped for a couple of days straight and still didn't see all the stores. Maybe because I spent too much time trying on shoes at DSW?

    If you're hungry you can refuel at the Cheesecake Factory on top of Macy's -- however go very early or very late for dinner as the crowds can get insane.

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  • Directions: Union Square is bordered by Stockton, Geary, Post, and Powell Streets. You can wander at your heart's content and find shopping on surrounding streets.
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    Union Square: Shop till you drop
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  • karenincalifornia
  • Updated By karenincalifornia on February 24, 2004
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  • Union Square, San Francisco - San Francisco
    Union Square, San Francisco
    by karenincalifornia
    The most popular shopping area in San Francisco is Union Square. Many major department stores and national and international chains have stores in this area, so if shopping is your goal, you'll have an endless supply of stores.

    Near Union Square, you'll find Macy's, Nieman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, Nike, Levi's, Banana Republic, Gap, Coach, Nordstroms, Disney, Tiffany's, Hermes, Gump's, Chanel, Cartier, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, etc. This is such a popular spot for shopping that it continues to attract residents from the suburbs. The stores are so much more concentrated and better here than anywhere else in the Bay Area.

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  • Theme: Department Store
  • Directions: Intersection of Powell and Geary. Powell is one of the cable car lines.
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    Union Square: LOUIS VUITTON
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  • machomikemd
  • Updated By machomikemd on August 29, 2008
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  • Luxury - San Francisco
    Luxury
    by machomikemd, 4 more photos
    Louis Vuitton, the Most Copied Brand (and most sought after brand) in the World was Founded by Malletier Louis Vuitton in 1854, never would he realize that it would become a status symbol and a most copied brand in the world! need I need a more thorough explanation?

    the cheapest type of monogram canvass Bag is the speedy, which is about $375-425, the Damier type of canvass bags start at $1100, the traveller bags start at $ 2,400 and wallets start at $ 350, short wallets start at $ 250 and my favorite belts start at $ 395.

    Tip: it it cheaper to buy Louis Vuitton Products here than in Asia (europe is more expensive because of the higher VAT or Value Added Tax, our equivalent of sales tax)

    Maxx out your Credit Card

  • Theme: Men's Clothes
  • Address: 233 Geary Street San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Phone: (415) 391-6200
  • Directions: 233 Geary Street (between Powell St & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Website: www.louisvuitton.com/
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    Union Square: Did I heard shopping?
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  • Carmela71
  • By Carmela71 on September 3, 2004
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  • Burberry - San Francisco
    Burberry
    by Carmela71
    Yes!!!!!!!!! Paradise for shoppers........

    Staying near Union square has its advantages, not only as it is central and well situated, also is full of shops (yes Stace regret it until he bough the new lenses for the camera... after that we could go shopping everywhere hehehehehe...)

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    Union Square: Shopping :-(
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  • bugalugs
  • By bugalugs on October 2, 2003
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  • Union Square - San Francisco
    Union Square
    by bugalugs
    I suppose most people visiting San Francisco want to do a bit of shopping, well that is most people except for me!!!!! I just loathe shopping. Cant think of anything more boring. But as I was with 'two men' (my husband and our son who was 11 at the time there was no avoiding it.

    Union Square has lots of shops including a Saks (as you see in the photo) and a large Nike store which thrilled our son.

    There were also lots of places selling jeans and both bought some, as they were about 1/2 the price than we pay in England.

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  • Directions: Union Square is on Powell Street, near to Market Street, in fact just passed the Cable Car terminus
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    Union Square: Pretty Much Anything you Want!
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  • leeludalas
  • By leeludalas on July 3, 2004
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  • Union Square is a great place to shop. You can find designer clothes, great cosmetics (Sephora has a huge store here), kid stuff (Sanrio), etc. I find that anytime I go to SF I end up shopping Union Square. It's easy to walk around, but difficult to park if you are driving in.

    Great cosmetics at Sephora, Hello Kitty stuff at Sanrio, Kenneth Cole always has some great clothing (though expensive). I like to look!

    Depends on the shop. Sephora has some good deals. Kenneth Cole doesn't.

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  • Theme: Women's Clothes
  • Address: Union Square SF
  • Directions: Look for the park in the middle of the city. ; ) Near the beginning of the trolley line.
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    Union Square: endless choice
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  • PetraG
  • By PetraG on May 13, 2003
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  • Union Square - San Francisco
    Union Square
    by PetraG
    Around the famous place you can find many little shops and big department stores like MACY'S. Take your time to walk around and see all the great things to buy!
    A very special shop is the big Levi's Factory. Youcan buy anykind of jeans just at the place where they were born!

    everything

    rather expensive, but the whole city is!!!

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  • Address: Union Square
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    Union Square: Shopping in the Heart of the City
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  • SteveOSF
  • Updated By SteveOSF on April 4, 2007
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  • Union Square at Stockton and Geary Streets - San Francisco
    Union Square at Stockton and
    Geary Streets
    by SteveOSF, 3 more photos
    There is a lot of available shopping around Union Square.

    Avoid rush hour traffic in the area.

    You can take a cable car on Powell Street.

    You can buy about anything you want.

    Half price-same day theater tickets are available at a booth in the square.

    Some of the more pricy stores can be found here.

  • Theme: Department Store
  • Directions: Union Square is boarded by Geary, Stockton, Post and Powell Streets.
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    Union Square: Shoppers paradise
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  • alfredop
  • By alfredop on May 7, 2006
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  • Union Square - San Francisco
    by alfredop
    Union Square area hosts all the finest department stores including, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. On Market Street (3 blocks from Union Square) you will find Nordstrom’s.

    If you want to get out of the department stores to shop for clothing, Union Square will impress everyone. There are tons of stores for your clothing needs anywhere from low-end to very high-end. For the everyday shopper there is a Banana Republic, Bebe, Diesel USA, FCUK, Guess, Gap, Levi’s Flagship Store and Urban Outfitters. If you are looking to splurge Union Square houses the works of some of the finest designers including the likes of Christian Dior, Gucci, Kate Spade, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren and Versace.

    Watch your budget!

    Everything you ever wanted in just one blcok.

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    Union Square: Chic Shopping
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  • tarced
  • By tarced on August 21, 2005
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  • Turnaround at Union Square - San Francisco
    Turnaround at Union Square
    by tarced
    This area has a bevy of shopping from department stores such as Nordstrom to smaller boutiques such as Birkenstock. An incredible variety of wares sold can be found here as well: Apple computers, Williams Sonoma kitchen merchandise, the Levi Strauss store (which will custom make a pair of jeans for you), Tiffany's, and Niketown to name a few.

    A cable car line ends here so getting here is no problem at all, however, getting back on the cable car to go elsewhere can be a bit of a wait. Fortunately, waiting isn't too boring since you can watch them turn the cable cars around.

    Most of these stores are high priced - don't expect to get a bargain!

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