San Francisco is like an amusement park for shoppers.  San Francisco's Union Square is the third-largest shopping area in the United States and it is home to Macy's, the largest department store west of New York City. Not only are there stores galore around Union Square, but there are also charming shopping streets with boutique stores filled of all kinds of goodies to browse through and fill your shopping bag with.

Don't Miss
The big department stores around Union Square. The cafe at Nieman Marcus is especially nice for lunch or afternoon tea.
Visit at least one shopping street - Fillmore, Chestnut, or Union.
Gump's department store, doing business in San Francisco since 1861

Don't Bother
There are some "outlet" malls, all quite a drive away and none of them nearly as much fun as San Francisco's own shops.

Fisherman's Wharf shops mostly sell tacky tourist items, but there are a few interesting shops in the Cannery and Ghirardelli Square

Photo Gallery
Waterfront scenes from the Bay Bridge to Aquatic Park. In case you spend so much time shopping that you don't have time for sightseeing.

Shopper's Resources
Bargain-Hunting
Shopping Centers and Streets
Individual Stores
Guide to Union Square
Guide to Fillmore Street

San Francisco Travel Planner
Hundreds of colorful pages of photos, links, and travel tips. Use the "San Francisco Travel Planner Index" links for quick, easy navigation.