Ferry Building Marketplace é imperdível para os visitantes de São Francisco. Este empreendimento multimilionário tem atividades para toda a família. O maravilhoso edifício foi projetado pelo renomado arquiteto Arthur Page Brown em estilo Beaux Arts. Semelhante ao icônico Campanário da Giralda em Sevilha, a torre do relógio deste edifício é um marco popular e pode ser vista de longe. Faça um tour pelo histórico Ferry Building, passeie por lojas de antiguidades, aprecie a vista da baía e se delicie com uma tigela de sopa no Ferry Plaza Seafood ou compre produtos orgânicos no Farmer's Market. Aprecie as vistas e os sons do que torna o Ferry Building um dos destinos mais populares da baía para entretenimento, comida e diversão.
A grand expansion at one of North America's largest shopping centers brings it more levels of premium designer boutiques, chain retailers and two major department stores: Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's. The center offers a vast area of upscale dining, entertainment and office space. Its breathtaking architecture dates back to 1896 and with modern additions there is no shortage of natural sunlight to guide you on your way. Let the circular brass escalators wind and unwind you past more than 150 shops and stores. The center is equipped with an information desk and ATMs.
Não deixe São Francisco sem dar um passeio por esta praça lendária perto de Fisherman's Wharf, que recebeu o nome do fabricante de chocolate original de São Francisco. Há uma padaria e vários restaurantes e, claro, há a Sorveteria Ghirardelli onde você pode saborear a delícia do antiquado sundae Ghirardelli ou comprar alguns doces para trazer de volta. Reserve algum tempo e visite as galerias de arte, lojas especializadas e de presentes e lojas de sapatos e roupas.
Temescal Alley has emerged as a hotbed of activity. A lot of development has happened through the years and now a lot of independent shops, restaurants and artist's shops are open in the alley. There are restaurants and ice cream parlors also, which offer a wide variety of cuisine to the tourists. The architecture of the alley is of early 20th Century and due to this the shops which are located in this alley have maintained the buildings as they were. The owner's of the shops have formed small communities amongst themselves. This place has developed a lot over the years and has become a small sweet little alley for people to shop, eat and spend some time with their family.
With its own BART station, Rockridge's main artery is College Avenue. Half in Oakland and half in Berkeley, Rockridge nevertheless feels like its own little town. Locals, as well as those in-the-know throughout the Bay Area, know this is the perfect place to wile away a sunny weekend afternoon shopping for antiques, gourmet groceries, and the best in locally made clothing and crafts, or to just enjoy a leisurely brunch at one of the many fine restaurants. Whether you are visiting for a short while or are new to the area, a day in Rockridge is not to be missed.
Just across the street from the Rockridge BART station, you'll find this great little shopping center that feels like a bit of Manhattan's Upper West Side all rolled into a corner. You will find the best in gourmet delights, flowers, coffees and tea, and everything you need for a romantic meal at home. Market Hall offers restaurants, cafes, bakeries and florists as well as fishmongers and some of the finest produce available in the Bay Area.
Few know antiques in the East Bay like Kingsley Moore. Locals know that he is the guy to talk to when looking for something in particular, or an appraisal is needed. New stock arrives weekly at this small store. On any given day, find beautiful antique American woodcraft like chests, tables, armoires and chairs. Kingsley also stocks fine artwork and estate jewelry. He is always willing to take a look at something you would like to sell, and appraisals are free.
Founded by Paul Seregin in 1980, Seregin's Fine Timepieces has come out at the top in the market of watches and jewelry. Seregin's is an authorized dealer of all kinds of designer watches and houses some of the best brands such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piquet, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger LeCoultre, Breitling, Cartier and more. This certainly is the best place to buy that Swiss watch you were waiting for. Also, they provide services in complete vintage watch restoration and contemporary watch cleaning.
Listen to the whoosh of the winds as they caress the pine trees that overlook Montclair Village. An ideal tourist haunt, Montclair radiates a village-like charm with its small town, mountainous atmosphere. Breathe in the fresh air, take a long walk through the village streets or sample the fare at one of the eateries. Quaint stores dot the streets and tempt you into splurging on delightful trinkets. Rich in cultural heritage, you will be witness to a plethora of art events and festivities lined up on the local itinerary. The Fine Arts Sidewalk Festival held every year in Montclair Village is a extravaganza to behold. Stroll along and take in the lovely paintings, hand-blown glass work, sculptures, photography, jewelry, ceramics and collages.
Since 1939, this small store, once an Indian crafts trading post, has sold only the finest authentic American Indian items, many from local artisans descended from the Bay Area nations. Find some of the usual crafts like fine turquoise, Kachinas and fetishes, Navajo blankets and baskets, as well as rare items like Zuni bowls, Acoma sculpture, fossilized walrus tusk carvings from the Northwest and tons more. The selection is varied and mind-boggling. Items are displayed museum-style, with each piece identified by nation and significance. Spend hours here learning about the beauty, art and artistry of these wonderful craftspeople.