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Shops, restaurants and wonderful ghirardelli chocolate.
A little touristy, but still nice. Nice views of the bay. Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 775-5500Directions: Near Fisherman's Wharf. Directly in front of Ghiradelli Square is the Maritime National Historical Park. Nice views and old historical ships. (off the beaten path tip)Website: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
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Though currently no more than a series of cute shops in a great location, Ghirardelli Square was ahead of its time when in 1964, the former site of Italian immigrant Domingo Ghirardelli’s success story chocolate factory, was recycled into a shopping mall. The atmospheric brick building at least looks like a structure that would be in the Wharf area around the turn of the century and besides who can resist tasting the city’s great chocolate in such a setting. Leave a Comment
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Many people know about Fisherman's Wharf,
but just up the hill at the west end is a place
that I like better, Ghirardelli Square. It was once
a chocolate factory & is now a beautiful area
of shops and restaurants. From McCormick
and Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant , you will
have a lovely view of the bay. For dessert, you
can go to the Ghirardelli Ice Cream Parlor and
Chocolate Store for a hot fudge sundie & a
delicious box of chocolates to take home. Leave a Comment
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Are you in the mood for a chocolate boost, ice cream and/or sundaes? This is the place to go. iconic, long lines but still good despite the cost. Still crowded and sometimes hard to find a seat indoors. Ghirardelli Square is an absolutely beautiful square with a nice view of Fisherman's Wharf and historical feel to it. The smell of chocolate is absolutely tantalizing!
In 1893, Domingo Ghirardelli purchased the entire city block in order to make it into the headquarters of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, By the 1960's, the manufacturing operations moved to a new facility in nearby San Leandro. When word got out that the old factory might be sold in order to make way for condominiums, the community was galvanized and, through the generosity of wealthy San Franciscans who purchased the property, it was transformed into what is now Ghirardelli Square, a combination of history, shops, and fine eating establishments. Now a preserved historic landmark, Ghirardelli Square remains faithful to its roots - a small manufacturing facility still operates on the grounds, and an original chocolate grinder from France, bought by Domenico in 1860, is on display. the rest they say is History! hence it became an Icon of Chocolate in San Francisco!
Ghiradelli Sqaure is Currently under Renovation Phone: (415) 775-5500Directions: Near Fisherman's Wharf, 900 North Point Street at Larkin, San Francisco, CA 94109Website: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
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We always seem to manage to show friends Ghirardelli Square since it’s on the way from Fisherman’s Warf to the start of the Cable car. There is always something going on here, plus they always seem to be giving away chocolate samples,
This National Historic Landmark property dates from 1864, when it served as a factory making Civil War uniforms, but it's best known as the former chocolate and spice factory of Domingo Ghirardelli. The factory has since been converted into a three-level mall containing 50-plus stores and 11 dining establishments. Scheduled street performers entertain regularly in the West Plaza and fountain area.
A clock tower, an exact replica of the one at France's Château de Blois, crowns the complex. Inside the tower, on the mall's plaza level, is the fun Ghirardelli soda fountain. It still makes and sells small amounts of chocolate, but the big draw is the old-fashioned ice-cream parlor. (Got a late-night craving? The place stays open until midnight on Fri and Sat. Visitors can ask for a free walking- tour map at the information booth at the west end of Fountain Plaza, and discount visitor passes are available from the Square's Website. The tour is a self-guided trip through the Square which gives you a glimpse of history from a geographical point of view. Many national chain stores are located here. The hottest attraction, however, is restaurant Ana Mandara. Main plaza shops' and restaurants' hours vary, with extended hours during the summer.
Most of the redbrick buildings in this early-20th-century complex were part of the Ghirardelli chocolate factory. Now they house name-brand emporiums, tourist-oriented restaurants, and galleries that sell everything from crafts and knickknacks to sports memorabilia. Placards throughout the square describe the factory's history. Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 775-5500Directions: Ghirardelli Square is located at 900 North Point Street between Beach and Larkin Streets at the West end of Fisherman's Wharf, two blocks East of Van Ness Avenue and one block West of the Cable Car turnaround at Beach and Hyde Streets.Website: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
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At the far western end of Fisherman's Wharf, you'll find this old woollen mill that was purchased by Domenico Ghiradelli who used it as a manufacturing base for his delicious chocolate empire. Today, it's a large commercial space with lots of shops and of course, a Ghiradelli shop to buy some chocolates. Leave a Comment
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A retail complex overlooking the bay, Ghirardelli Square features shopping, galleries, and restaurants.
The most popular highlight of the square is it's namesake, the Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory and Soda Fountain. You can tour the manufactory or just treat yourself to a hot fudge sundae. There was a long line to get a sundae, but an employee was at the door handing out free samples of the chocolate bars :-) Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 775-5500Directions: Near Fisherman's Wharf. Away from the piers, towards the Golden Gate Bridge.Website: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
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It used to be a chocolate factory. They still sell Ghirardelli chocolates all around. This place is near Fisherman's Wharf. There's a nice fountain and some shops. If you don't have lots of time don't bother going. Leave a Comment
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Ghirardelli Square was once a chocolate factory, it has three levels of shops and restaurants including, of course, the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate Store. People hang out here by the fountain after walking up and down through the shops. Leave a Comment
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you can buy the famous Ghirardelli chocolates here. some hotels have a coupon if you bring this to the information booth at fountain plaza you get a free chocolat and a couponbook.
shopping Leave a Comment Phone: (415) 775-5500Directions: at the corner of beach and larkin street we took the hyde cablecar and walked from thereWebsite: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
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