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Ferry Building Marketplace
As featured in 3 days in San Francisco and 1 other guide
Ferry Building Marketplace
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Ranked #1 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 823 reviews
A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Architectural Buildings; Malls; Shops
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
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Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
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Ranked #2 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
A nonprofit group devoted to sustainable agriculture runs this market 4 days a week.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
de Young Museum
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de Young Museum
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Ranked #3 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 152 reviews

The DeYoung museum has been a San Francisco institution since it opened in Golden Gate Park in 1895.  The new building, designed by Herzog & de Mueron, opened in 2005.  The... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Shops
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
Heart of the City Farmers_ Market
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Ranked #4 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This market is held on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Union Square
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Union Square
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Ranked #5 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 176 reviews
Owner description: A shopper's paradise, this bustling square near the theater district has everything from upscale department stores and... more » Owner description: A shopper's paradise, this bustling square near the theater district has everything from upscale department stores and boutiques to discount houses. After a $25-million facelift in 2002, the cosmopolitan hub boasts a huge amphitheater, granite pedestals on which street entertainers perform and a tree and flower-lined environment in which to enjoy an espresso or an elegant meal. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighborhoods; Shops
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Embarcadero Farmer's Market
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Embarcadero Farmer's Market
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Ranked #6 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
A great place to buy fresh trout.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops; Flea/ Street Markets
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
Britex Fabrics
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Britex Fabrics
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Ranked #7 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
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Ranked #8 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.6 miles from city center
Macy's
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Macy's
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Ranked #9 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
The San Francisco branch of this famous department store takes up two city blocks in Union Square.
Attraction type  Department Stores
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
Boudin at the Wharf
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Boudin at the Wharf
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Ranked #10 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 58 reviews
This bakery produces traditional San Francisco sourdough and French breads that can be shipped or mail-ordered.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  2.3 miles from city center
City Lights Booksellers
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City Lights Booksellers
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Ranked #11 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Famous bookstore founded and still owned by Beat Generation poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops; Historic Sites
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
Westfield San Francisco Centre
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Ranked #12 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Malls
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Ghirardelli Square
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Ghirardelli Square
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Ranked #13 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 123 reviews
A group of renovated factory buildings filled with shops, restaurants and galleries.
Attraction type  Malls; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
Rodney Lough Jr. San Francisco Gallery
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Rodney Lough Jr. San Francisco Gallery
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Ranked #14 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Caffe
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Caffe
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Ranked #15 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
3.5 of 5 stars 56 reviews
Manufacturers and sellers of one of the most famous chocolates in the world.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops; Factory Tours; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
Paxton Gate
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Ranked #16 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
The city's smallest and most unusual retail shop.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Wonders of Tibet
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Wonders of Tibet
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Ranked #17 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
Beard Papa's
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Ranked #18 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  3.6 miles from city center
Napa Valley Winery Exchange
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Napa Valley Winery Exchange
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Ranked #19 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
This store stocks a large selections of California wines.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Red Blossom Tea Company
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Ranked #20 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
Green Apple Books
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Green Apple Books
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Ranked #21 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
This well-known used bookstore carries a wide variety of titles to suit all tastes.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
The Booksmith
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The Booksmith
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Ranked #22 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews

The Booksmith is a clean and friendly independent bookstore located in the heart of San Francisco's famous Haight-Ashbury district. It is, however, by no means the only... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.7 miles from city center
Z. Cioccolato
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Ranked #23 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Sports Basement
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Ranked #24 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
The Spice & Tea Exchange
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Ranked #25 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Purveyors of fine spices, herbs, custom blends, salts, sugars and teas.
Attraction type  Shops
Gump's
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Gump's
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Ranked #26 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Collectors of decorative arts, fine glassware and silverware and the like will be impressed by the collection in this... more » Owner description: Collectors of decorative arts, fine glassware and silverware and the like will be impressed by the collection in this venerable shop. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Flax
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Ranked #27 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review

This shop is very San Francisco. Creative, different, inspirational, and has something for everyone. If anyone in your group is interested in arts and crafts, or if  you're... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Red Poppy Art House
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Ranked #28 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Art Galleries
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
Sulka
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Ranked #29 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Men's apparel shop specializing in European and East Coast sportswear.
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
Vital Tea Leaf
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Ranked #30 of 199 Attractions in San Francisco
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Distance  1.5 miles from city center
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