Shopping in San Francisco
Union Square is the heart of San Francisco's shopping scene, but for inexpensive gifts, Chinatown is best. For vintage fashion and rare CDs, Haight Street's La Rosa and Amoeba Records are the places to go. In North Beach it's about poetry from City Lights Books, while foodies love Ferry Building Marketplace on the Embarcadero. For indoor shopping, try Market Street's modern Westfield San Francisco Centre. Most stores are open daily 10am to 6pm.
Shops
Expand all1. City Lights Books - Beat generation bookstore
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Founded in 1953, this literary landmark in North Beach is owned by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the renowned Beat Generation poet. Three-level City Lights Books carries a comprehensive collection of world literature, art and political paperbacks, as well as more mainstream books.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-12am
Address
261, Columbus Avenue, North Beach, San Francisco CA 94133
Telephone
+1 415 362 8193
2. Amoeba Records - New and used CDs
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This cavernous Amoeba Records store on upper Haight Street houses one of the US's best selections of new and used records and CDs, including many independent labels. The heavily tattooed staff are happy to recommend some great music for you.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10.30am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm
Address
1855, Haight Street, San Francisco CA 94117
Telephone
+1 415 831 1200
3. La Rosa - Vintage clothing store
Show moreOf the many vintage clothing shops along upper Haight Street, La Rosa offers the best selection of high-quality, upscale and dry-cleaned second-hand goods. Formal suits and dresses are its speciality, but you'll also find sport coats, slacks and shoes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 11am-7pm
Address
1711, Haight Street, San Francisco 94117
Telephone
+1 415 668 3744
Transport
Muni buses 6, 7, 33, 43, 71
4. Westfield San Francisco Centre - Spectacular downtown mall
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The 139,355m² Westfield San Francisco Centre in the downtown area is one of the few vertical malls in the United States. A spectacular century-old three-story dome towers above more than 170 speciality stores and the Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's department stores.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-8.30pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
865, Market Street, San Francisco CA 94103
Telephone
+1 415 512 6776
Transport
BART to Powell Street Station and bus 5, 6, 7, 9, 21, 31 and 66 to 5th and Market Street
Website
5. Gimme Shoes - Stylish footwear
Show moreGimme Shoes in Hayes Valley is the city's trendiest footwear emporium, selling the latest boots, heels, athletic shoes, loafers, sandals and accessories for both men and women. Brands range from Paul Smith and Puma to many lesser-known European designers.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
416, Hayes Street, San Francisco CA 94102
Telephone
+1 415 864 0691
Markets
Expand all6. Ferry Building Marketplace - Artisan food shops
Show moreThe Ferry Building Marketplace is a one-stop shop for some of the city's finest food products. Located within the beautifully renovated Ferry Building on the Embarcadero are numerous artisan shops selling chocolates, cheeses, teas, herbs, shellfish and much more.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 11am-5pm
Address
One Ferry Building, Market Street, Embarcadero, San Francisco CA 94111
Telephone
+1 415 693 0996
Transport
Bus 2, 7, 12, 14, 21, 66, 71m or BART/Muni F Line to Embarcadero
Website
Specialists
Expand all7. Zinc Details - Contemporary home accessories
Show moreThis pricey contemporary furniture and home accessories shop in Pacific Heights is renowned for its collection of modern glass vases, pendant lights, and ceramics. Original designs from local craftspeople share floor space with international classics. It's great for gift shopping.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
1905, Fillmore Street, San Francisco CA 94115
Telephone
+1 415 776 2100
8. The Chinatown Kite Shop - Kites of all kinds
Show moreThe Chinatown Kite Shop's assortment of flying objects range from hand-painted Chinese paper kites and windsocks to wood-and-paper biplanes, pentagonal kites, stunt kites, and do-it-yourself kite kits. Everything sold here is great for souvenirs or decorations.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-8.30pm
Address
717, Grant Avenue, San Francisco CA 94108
Telephone
+1 415 989 5182
9. Biordi Art Imports - Italian ceramic store
Show more For more than 60 years the owner of Biordi Art Imports has been importing decorative Italian Majolica-style ceramics to sell at his store in North Beach. These exquisite hand-painted collectibles range from coffee cups and vases to 12-piece dinner sets.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 9.30am-5pm
Address
412, Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133
Telephone
+1 415 392 8096
