lUXURy Westfield San Francisco Centre Atrium BRANDS GALORE In addition to quaint neighborhood retail districts and one-of-a-kind shops, San Francisco is also home to bustling shopping destinations where you’ll find dozens of popular brand-name stores concentrated in one locale. Add these spots to your must-sees if some serious shopping is on your agenda. UNION SQUARE This historic park is the heart of San Francisco’s downtown shopping and hotel district. Macy’s and virtually every top fashion label in the world has set up shop in and around Union Square. Its extensive collection of luxury stores includes Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Tiffany & Co. and St. John Knits. Take a stroll down its charming alleyways for more hidden treasures. Maiden Lane, a pedestrian-only street from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., features outdoor cafés and upscale retailers like Chanel and Marc Jacobs. Saunter south on Powell Street to reach Uniqlo, which features stylish and colorful basics. Head east on Post to find local favorite Gump’s, which has distinctive housewares, clothing and accessories. For those who fancy classics with an edge, Brooks Brothers Group offers clothing, sportswear, accessories and shoes, or make a timely purchase at Tourbillon. After a full day of shopping, enjoy an evening in Union Square when its theaters and cocktail lounges light up. WESTFIELD SAN FRANCISCO CENTRE A two-block walk from Union Square, this indoor mall offers a mix of acclaimed brands and local treats. It’s home to more than 200 shops and restaurants, including the second-largest Nordstrom in the U.S., the West Coast’s flagship Bloomingdale’s, H&M, Levi’s and more. Recent additions include the made-in-America-focused Makers Market to TAP (415), a restaurant by the team from Twenty Five Lusk. Finish the day with a spa treatment or movie on level five, or head back down to level four for the mall’s signature happy hour under the building’s breathtaking glass-dome ceiling. OUTLETS NEAR SAN FRANCISCO Just a short drive from San Francisco — to the north, east and south — are some of the West Coast’s premier outlet malls. Find discount prices on top brands such as Armani, Diesel, DKNY, Kate Spade, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Calvin Klein, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Combine wine country sightseeing with visits to a premium outlet in Napa or Petaluma. Or, on the way to Lake Tahoe or Yosemite, swing by the San Francisco Premium Outlet. A southbound visit to Monterey means a stop in Gilroy, not only for their premium outlet, but also for the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival in July where you can try garlic-flavored everything (including ice cream!). The nonprofit organization SFmade was founded in 2010 to support local micro-manufacturers. it also provides product and maker listings, plus an event schedule for its workshops, factory tours and pop-up shops. For an overview of who’s making what in San Francisco today — including artisanal chocolate, fine wine and spirits, handcrafted furniture, trendy clothing and just about anything else you might want — visit sfmade.org . Holiday Gift Fair in December features more than 60 local vendors. 62 . sftravel.com Westfield San Francisco; SFMade
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