A city landmark transformed into a gourmet food emporium and farmers market.

A group of renovated factory buildings filled with shops, restaurants and galleries.

Experience the Exploratorium, the award-winning museum of science, art, and human perception that's dedicated to the excitement of experimentation, the pleasure of discovery, and the power of play. Indulge your curiosity in more than 700 interactive exhibits—indoors and out—and explore eye-opening ways to understand the world around you. Journey through total darkness in our twisting, turning, world-famous Tactile Dome. There's also a unique museum store plus two delicious places to eat: the Seaglass restaurant, which has a stunning Bay view, and the Seismic Joint Cafe (hours vary). Located at Pier 15 along San Francisco's Embarcadero between Pier 39 and the Ferry Building, the Exploratorium is easy to get to by public transportation plus there's parking nearby.

Famous bookstore founded and still owned by Beat Generation poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti.

This bakery produces traditional San Francisco sourdough and French breads that can be shipped or mail-ordered.

A great place to buy fresh trout.

The iconic 9-story San Francisco Centre is a premier retail destination located in the famed Union Square in San Fransico and features international, national, and regional brands and an assortment of luxury brands to fashion retailers plus the finest quick-service concepts. The Centre also has engaging architecture. Let the circular brass escalators wind up to the beautiful dome and then unwind past apparel shops, accessories, gift stores, a Burke Williams day spa, and a flagship Bloomingdale's; a total of 100+ shops.