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 Festive Ghiradelli Square by pigletsmom
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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 Click to enlarge by Sandi-2004
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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 by smschley
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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 Ghirardelli Square by ymike2000
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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The world famous Ghiradelli Square is a mecca for the true chocolate lover, though just for the record the square is not actually made of chocolate, though it might as well be as there is a Ghiradelli chocolate shop and ice cream parlor that serves decadent ice cream treats smothered in Ghiradelli's finest. For those who aren't big chocolate lovers there are other places in the square that are not chocolate related like McCormicks Seafood which overlooks the bay and has excellent seafood dishes. The Square itself is beautifully done and of course is highlighted by the easily recognizable Ghiradelli sign that towers over the square. Located just a few blocks away from Fishermen's Wharf the locations is hard to beat as well. There is also a park and small beach in front of the Square.
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