San Francisco Shopping Tips by machomikemd

Powell Street, Near the 9ax MUNI

bus stop!

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Name of Shop: Chocolates

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Theme: Food and Drink
Phone: (415) 434-4013
Address: 350 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Directions: 350 Powell Street, Union Square Plaza (between Geary St & Post St) San Francisco, CA 94102
Website: www.sees.com/

Ghirardelli Square: Chocolates Based Drinks and Goodies!

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on Oct 5, 2007

Chocolate Based Sundae's!

Name of Shop: Ghirardelli Square

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Theme: Food and Drink
Phone: (415) 775-5500
Address: 900 North Point Street at Larkin.
Directions: Near Fisherman's Wharf.
Website: http://www.ghirardellisq.com/

Shopping Centers / Malls: Westfield San Francisco Center

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on Oct 5, 2007

Entrance

Name of Shop: Shopping Centers / Malls

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Theme: Department Store
Phone: (415) 495-5656
Address: 865 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Directions: 865 Market Street, Westfield Shopping Center (at Cable Car Turnaround), San Francisco, CA 94103
Website: www.westfield.com

Shopping Centers / Malls: Macy's Union Square!

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on Oct 5, 2007

View from Geary Street!

Name of Shop: Shopping Centers / Malls

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Theme: Department Store
Phone: (415) 397-3333
Address: 170 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94101
Directions: 170 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94101
Website: www.macys.com/

Shopping Centers / Malls: Stonestown Galleria

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on Oct 6, 2007

front of Mall

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Name of Shop: Shopping Centers / Malls

What To Buy: Opens: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-7:00pm

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Theme: Department Store
Phone: (415) 759-2626
Address: 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132
Directions: Directions:

From 101 South or 280 North
Take 19th Avenue Highway 1
Turn left on Winston Drive

From 280 South
Take Ocean Avenue exit (west)
Turn left on Junipero Serra
Right on Winston Drive
Website: www.stonestowngalleria.com

Groceries / Markets: COSTCO Wholesale

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on Oct 6, 2007

Humongous!

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Name of Shop: Groceries / Markets

What To Pay: Regular Hours:
M-F 11:00am - 8:30pm
Sat. 9:30am - 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am - 6:00pm

Exclusive Business Member Hours:
M-F 10:00am - 11:00am

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Theme: Discount Store
Phone: (415) 626-4388
Address: 450 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Directions: 450 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Website: www.costco.com/Warehouse/LocationTemplate.aspx?Warehouse=144

Shopping Centers / Malls: Crocker Galleria

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on Oct 6, 2007

Entrance at post street!

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What To Pay: Regular Hours
Monday � Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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Theme: Department Store
Phone: (415) 393-1505
Address: 50 Post St, 120 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Directions: BART: Montgomery Street Station
Muni Buses: To get to Crocker Galleria via Kearny Street, take #15 or 30. Via Post Street, take #2, 4, 5 or 38. For information call 673.MUNI.
Website: www.shopatgalleria.com

Shopping Centers / Malls: Cheap Shopping Mall w/o the Crowds Near SF!

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on Oct 7, 2007

With My Friend Juvy and my Uncle

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Name of Shop: Serramonte Center

Serramonte is a neighborhood on the border of Daly City and Colma in the suburbs south of San Francisco, California, USA, that is home to numerous shopping malls, strip malls, and big box retailers. The nexus of Serramonte is Serramonte Center, an expansive shopping mall near the intersection of State Route 1 and Interstate 280, in the triangle formed by Callan Boulevard, Serramonte Boulevard, and Junipero Serra Boulevard.

Serramonte Shopping Center is a premier shopping destination for San Francisco and the Peninsula conveniently located in Daly City off Hwy 280 and Serramonte Blvd just 12 minutes from SOMA via I-280. With the closest Target to the city, Macy's, Mervyn's, more than 120 shops and the new Barracuda Japanese Restaurant, there's truly something for everyone at Serramonte!

What To Buy: The massive Serramonte Center contains more than 120 stores selling everything from jewelry to juice, making it a prime destination for Peninsula shoppers. Ample parking and an extended holiday schedule make this center particularly attractive to weekend perusers. The galleria houses Macy's and Mervyn's department stores as well as Foot Locker, Victoria's Secret, my favorite See's Candy, Hot Topic, Forever 21, Good Guys, Perfumania, Hot Dog on a Stick, and the Silver and Gold Connection and the famous philippine version of gap called "BENCH", Manila Bay Restaurant and other filipino outlets since this area is home to many filipinos.

Opens: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 11am-7pm

What To Pay: cheap, but cheaper if you go to the premium factory outlet malls in petaluma in the north or gilroy in the south.

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Theme: Department Store
Phone: (650) 992-8686; 301-3360
Address: 3 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015
Directions: From South: Take 280 North to Daly City, Exit on Hickey Blvd and turn left. Turn Right onto Gellert Blvd. Go straight towards the Center.

From North: Hwy 280 to Daly City. Exit Serramonte Blvd., right.
Website: www.serramontecenter.com/

Shopping Centers / Malls: Premium Factory Outlet Shopping Near SF!

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on Oct 7, 2007

Aerial View of petaluma Village

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Name of Shop: Petaluma Village premium Outlets!

Petaluma Village Premium Outlets is a shopping center with your standard fare of factory stores. Unlike typical outlet centers, this one is shaped like a real mall; with the parking lot surrounding the buildings. It makes it convenient to park once and walk store to store. factory outlet stores found here at petaluma are like those also found at many other factory outlets centers. However, there is an Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach outlet, Mikasa, and Gap Outlet.
This is part of the Chelsea Premium Outlets centers which boasts 25 such venues across the United States. In Northern California alone, they have one in Gilroy, which is the largest!

What To Buy: Many clothing and shoe outlets from Ann Taylor, Donna Karan, Jones New York, Brooks Brothers, Gap, Timberland, Bass, Saks Fifth Aveune, and more. Shop at home furnishings outlets like Mikasa, Villeroy & Boch, Linen Barn, Corning Revere and Le Gourmet Chef. Other outlets include Bose (electronics), Book Warehouse, K*B Toy Outlet, and Music For A Song at 40% to 80% off the tag prices in Regular Stores like Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, etc. but a Caveat: many items (but NOT ALL!) are old stocks or last years fashion! so you should really take time to inspect and scrutinize each merchandise to separate the Grain from the Chaff!

What To Pay: 40%-80% off the tag price in major shops!

Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 10 AM - 8 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 10 AM - 9 PM
Sundays 10 AM - 6 PM

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Theme: Men's Clothes
Phone: (707) 778-9300
Address: 2200 Petaluma Boulevard North, Petaluma, CA 94952
Directions: 35 minutes north of SF on Highway 101.Exit Old Redwood Hwy. Left 1.3 miles.Golden Gate Transit Route 80 gets pass. in SF at ff: Mission & First St, Civic Center, Lombard & Fillmore, Golden Gate Toll Plaza,Van Ness Ave at Clay, Sutter, Union & Geary Sts.
Website: www.premiumoutlets.com

Department Stores: Nordstrom's Dept. Store and lounge at Westfield!

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Written by machomikemd

on Oct 7, 2007

Me going to Nordstrom