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San Francisco's Best: Shopping
It is the diversity of San Francisco's stores
that makes buying anything here such an
adventure. Some of the best shopping
areas are described below, each reflecting
a different aspect of the city. Window
shoppers will find glittering displays in
Union Square, while bargain hunters
should visit the South of Market outlets.
Street Fairs
Arts, crafts and specialty foods are sold from booths
at neighborhood fairs like this one on Union Street,
held in June.
Pacific
Heights
and the
Marina
Union Street
Clusters of boutiques in converted Victorian
houses sell antiques, books and clothes on this
busy street.
(See p242.)
Presidio
Civic Center
Golden Gate Park
and Land's End
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Haight Street
This is the best place in
San Francisco for vintage
clothes, record shops
and books.
(See p242.)
Haight Ashbury
and the Mission
Japan Center
You can buy authentic food and goods
from Japan here, and visit Japanese bars
and galleries.
(See p130.)
