Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
UN Plaza
Named after the signing of the
United Nations Charter, this is the
site of the twice-weekly Farmers'
Market.
(See p244.)
Grant Avenue
With its painted balconies,
souvenir shops and bars, this
is Chinatown's main tourist
street.
(See p244.)
Crocker Galleria
Elegant shops fill the three floors of this
impressive modern mall, with daylight
flooding in through the glass roof. You can
picnic in the rooftop gardens on
sunny days.
(See p242.)
Fisherman's
Wharf and
North Beach
Financial
District and
Union Square
Chinatown
and Nob
Hill
Saks Fifth Avenue
A department store
synonymous with
exclusive style and
elegance.
(See p242.)
Shopping around Union Square
Serious shoppers should concentrate on the blocks
bordered by Geary, Powell and Post streets, and on the
surrounding blocks between market and Sutter streets.
Here luxurious shops and inexpensive boutiques sell
everything from designer sheets to pedigree dogs to
souvenirs. Big hotels, splendid restaurants and colorful
flower stalls all add to the atmosphere.
Jackson Square
Antique Shops
Lovers of antiques will enjoy
browsing in the shops in
Jackson Square.
(See p242.)
Tiffany & Co.
Saks
Gumps
UNION
SQUARE
Chanel
Westin St Francis
Hotel
Emporio
Armani
Hote
l
Stra
tford
Macy's
Nordstrom
This fashion store is located in
the gleaming Westfield Centre,
which has 400 shops filling nine
floors.
(See p242.)
Macy's
