Places on this Skoot
Union Square
Post St, San Francisco, CA
by Hilton 
TravelSkoot shows you the best shopping San Francisco has to offer! The San Francisco area has plenty of places to buy everything and anything you can think of! If you are looking for that traditional shopping experience try the Embarcadero Center or browse around in Union Square that all the different boutiques!
One of San Francisco's premier visitor destinations, the San Francisco Union Square District is home to variety of shops, antique stores, gourmet shops, restaurants and cafes that are centrally located for your enjoyment. Spend the entire day shopping around the specialty boutiques or jump on one of the cable cars to catch a ride to Fisherman's Wharf. There is something for everyone here from the arrangement of theaters to the world-class dining. This is a must-see when visiting San Francisco!
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Downtown Waterfront District has a rich history dating from the Gold Rush. In 1849, more than 700 vessels steamed through the Golden Gate filled with fortune seekers. Many of these ships were beached in their berths and converted to warehouses, offices and saloons, creating San Francisco's commercial district. Known for its diverse business and entertainment facilities, Embarcadero Center now spans five blocks nearby, featuring more than 100 retail shops and restaurants, a five-screen cinema and services to meet your every need. It has open air cafes where you can relax over a cup of coffee; the space has some dramatic vistas and really gives you a feel for the waterfront.
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Modeled after Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, this glass-domed, three-level pavilion several blocks east of Union Square features about 40 high-end shops with expensive and classic designer creations. Fashions include Aricie lingerie, Gianni Versace, and Polo/Ralph Lauren. You can also get your nails done or your photos copied, or take care of other personal business. There’s a Farmers Market every Thursday afternoon, all year round. Up on the third level, a variety of restaurants offer excellent options for lunch in the middle of your shopping or work day. Weather permitting, enjoy your meal out on the rooftop terrace.
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Founded over a century ago, Gump's sprawling two-story store in the heart of Union Square offers gifts and treasures ranging from Asian antiquities to contemporary art glass and exquisite jade and pearl jewelry. It's best known for the carefully crafted displays of hand-blown glassware, as well as the pricey china and silver collections. Add in the array of high-quality kitchenware items and you’ll know why this a favorite for brides-to-be looking for a ritzy gift registry. Many items are made specifically for the store. Gump's also has one of the city's most revered holiday window displays.
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The afternoon sun lights this charming boutique on Fillmore, illuminating the brilliantly colored fabrics stacked on old-style stools. Black-and-white checkered floors add to the vintage atmosphere, as Heidi herself helps customers. Cute business wear, well-tailored essentials and going-out getups can all be put together from the choices here. You'll find trends and classics by well-known contemporary designers including Vera Wang, Tory Burch, Catherine Malandrino, Diane von Furstenberg and Trina Turk. Since Heidi buys designers' entire lines, one rack may be conservative cotton shirts by the Wrights, another whimsical prints by Nanette Lepore.
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The Hilton Concord Hotel is located at the center of San Francisco's East Bay.The hotel features 331 guestrooms and 6 luxury suites featuring the Hilton Serenity bed and high-speed internet access for comfort and ease. Additional hotel amenities include the Grissini Trattoria Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar, the Plaza Court Lounge with spectacular views overlooking our garden courtyard and over 19,000 square feet of function space.
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