FOR ONE STOP SHOPPING
Gump's
A local institution, this department store has been the San Francisco home of decorative arts since 1861. You'll find beautiful homewares, including fine china and crystal from Lalique and Baccarat, along with bed and bath accessories, jewelry, and Murano glass.

Wilkes Bashford
This San Francisco original opened in 1966 and remains the most exclusive (and expensive) department store in town. An upscale clientele comes here for the sportswear, men's suits, and couture pieces of various labels, presented to you by a highly professional staff. If you're taking something as gift, the wrapping is free and beautiful.


FOR PERSONAL STYLE
Hengst
Designer Susan Hengst presents her collections here, where stylish local gals look for the perfect skirt or dress. Her pieces are sold at other shops around the world, but this is her personal atelier and where you just may spot her cutting the upcoming collection.

Villains
Cool urban fashions are the specialty at this shop. It stocks designer t-shirts and denim, and at the separate shoe shop there's a vast selection of sneakers of different brands.


FOR CULTURE
City Lights Bookstore
San Francisco's most famous bookstore holds a comprehensive collection of poetry, art, and political publications. It's a very atmospheric shop attracting all the local and visiting literary types.


FOR THE HOME
Bae
Browse this shop for a number of original home accessories. There are candles, vases, lamps, and beauty and bath products that make the perfect gift for yourself or a special someone.

Sue Fisher King
The most luxurious home accessories you can imagine are found at this shop, including Venetian glass mirrors and silk bed covers. There is also elegant European and Asian furniture, along with Italian bath linens, and European dishes that you may order with your own monogram.

De Vera Objects
Located just off Union Square, this shop is packed with beautiful objects, ranging from religious pieces to jewelry from around the world. You'll also find vintage silverware and a vast number of unique items that are worth checking out before you leave town.

Limn
Our choice of best contemporary furniture and lighting shop in San Francisco is Limn. It is housed in a former food processing plant and offers products by hundreds of manufacturers from around the world, including many hard-to-find pieces.


FOR THE TASTE BUDS
Rainbow Grocery
This legendary shop sells a variety of baked goods, fruits, vegetables, and an endless variety of organic vegetarian products, together with natural beauty items. It also carried medicinal herbs, vitamins, and teas.

MOLINARI DELICATESSEN - 373 Columbus Ave
This landmark deli has an authentic old-fashioned atmosphere that both locals and tourists love. It offers Italian delicacies such as aged Parmesan, fresh mozzarella, and salamis, together with hard-to-find imported goods. This is the perfect place to order your sandwich to go.