San Francisco for Dummies (ISBN by 0470068620)

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Published: 2011-07-01T01:27:07+00:00

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204 Part IV: Exploring San Francisco

The worldwide chain-store invasion has not, unfortunately, passed San Francisco by. In fact, we accept the blame for the Gap frenzy — the headquarters is near the Embarcadero — and if you see a Pottery Barn or a Gymboree in your midst, well, those companies originated in the Bay Area, as well. But you can find plenty of unique emporiums that will bring some excitement to the chase. Here’s a short list of great places.

Checking Out the Big Names

Gump’s, in Union Square at 135 Post St., between Kearny Street and Grant Avenue (% 415-982-1616; www.gumps.com), is famous for its Asian antiques, silver, and china, as well as for longevity — it’s been in business since 1861. Anyone who receives a gift from Gump’s will shower impressed thanks on the giver because of the name itself. It’s open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

Looking for the perfect place for one-stop shopping? Then head over to Macy’s West on Union Square, at Stockton and O’Farrell streets (% 415-954-6271). At 700,000 square feet, this eight-story, glass-fronted fashion behemoth is bigger than some towns. It’s open Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Original Levi’s Store, 300 Post St. (% 415-501-0100), is a showcase for more than 501s — you’ll see some wild designs stitched onto jackets and jeans. One corner of this three-story monument to denim is dedicated to alterations, in case your shrink-to-fits still need a tuck here and there. It’s open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The brandacious Apple Store on the corner of Stockton and Ellis streets (% 415-392-0202) schedules a roster of workshops for current and future Mac users and has Internet access on the premises. Between this place, the Virgin Megastore across the street, and Niketown a few blocks north on Post Street, you could lose your average teen for a few hours.

It’s open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bell’occhio, 8 Brady Alley, off Market Street between 12th and Gough

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