Local literary lion Dave Eggers opened this non-profit kids' writing centre in 2002, an essential destination for those travelling with young aspiring...
826 Valencia Street
Every fashionista's best friend, Barneys arrived in San Francisco in 2007 in a quiet, low-key manner in keeping with its tasteful style (and perhaps the...
77 O'Farrell StreetFilling the retail gap between Macy's and Neiman Marcus, the Little Brown Bag's temple to luxe wares has finally touched down in San Francisco, in the...
Westfield San Francisco Centre, 845 Market StreetOrganic cotton garments, designed and manufactured in Japan, rule the roost here. Finger the utterly sweet children's hoodies or the truly unusual toddlers'...
573 Hayes StreetThe prices are steep, but the clothing is astonishingly stylish at this shop helmed by the owners of Lavish, a few doors down. Look for Livie and Luca...
508 Hayes StreetWhy should adults have all the fun? Here's where to get the kids tooled up with leopard-print blankets, handmade caps and tie-dye worthy of the Dead.
1608 Haight StreetExquisite, intricate little slippers and coats, sewn by Laku's owner from velvet and shantung silk on a machine in the back of the shop. For baby royalty.
1089 Valencia StreetGorgeous letterpress cards, charming print bags, delicate jewellery and oodles of whimsical baby clothes make this a must-stop on the way to a girlie soirée...
540 Hayes StreetThe definitive department store: what Macy's lacks in grace, it more than makes up for in discounts. Join the fray and pick up shoes, home furnishings, and...
170 O'Farrell StreetSweet, affordable togs by European makers such as Joha, Juttum, Filou & Friends and Micro Bulle, using simple, whimsical motifs and tasteful, muted colours.
73 Geary StreetNow commonly referred to as 'Needless Markup', Neiman Marcus was revered by old San Francisco society back in the day - when labels said 'Exclusively for...
150 Stockton StreetBourgeois old Nordstrom has something for everyone - there's even a spa on the top floor. The expansive men's section includes Ben Sherman and Ted Baker,...
Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market StreetThe San Francisco branch of this upmarket store is less claustrophobic than most of its ilk. The second floor offers designers such as Marc Jacobs, Moschino...
384 Post Street