SHOPPiNG SHOPPING (CONT’D) BRANDS GALORE In addition to quaint neighborhood retail districts and one-of-a-kind boutiques, San Francisco is also home to busy shopping destinations where you’ll find dozens of popular brand-name stores concentrated in one locale. UNION SQUARE This historic park is the heart of San Francisco’s downtown shopping and hotel district. Virtually every top fashion label in the world has set up shop in and around Union Square. Its extensive collection of luxury stores includes Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co. and St. John Knits. Take a walk 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. Head south on Powell St. to reach Uniqlo, which features stylish and colorful basics. For those who fancy classics with an edge, Brooks Brothers Group offers clothing, sportswear, accessories and shoes, or make a timely purchase at Tourbillon. At locally owned Alexander Book Store, explore 50,000 new books spread over three floors. After a full day of shopping, enjoy an evening in Union Square when its theaters and cocktail lounges light up. Union Square Ghirardelli Sundae WESTFIELD SAN FRANCISCO CENTRE A two-block walk from Union Square, this massive 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, Levi’s ® , and the made-in-America-focused Makers Market. 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. Westfield San Francisco Centre 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, where you can find great discount prices on top brands. NORTH Combine wine country sightseeing with a visit to Premium Outlets in Napa or Petaluma. The enticing list of brand names include Coach, Cole Haan, Banana Republic, Barneys New York Outlet and Michael Kors. 62 EAST East of the city, swing by the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore. With 180 stores and the addition of 185,000 square feet, it’s now the largest outdoor outlet center in California. Go deal-hunting at The Bloomingdale's Outlet Store, Tory Burch, Versace, Jimmy Choo and many more. SOUTH A southbound visit to Monterey means a stop at Gilroy Premium Outlets where you can find bargains from BCBGMAXAZRIA, Calvin Klein, Disney Store Outlet, J. Crew, Le Creuset, and Lululemon Athletica. In late July, stop by the annual Gilroy Garlic Festival to try garlic-flavored everything. . sftravel.com FROM TOP: facebook.com/UnionSquareSF; Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; facebook.com/westfieldsanfranciscocentre
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