San Francisco's shopping runs the full spectrum, from the high-end department stores around Union Square to the vintage shops and record stores of the Haight. The Ferry Building marketplace is a must for food lovers, with local producers selling everything from artisan cheese to freshly shucked oysters. Chinatown's Grant Avenue is packed with shops selling tea, silk, and ceramics.
For something uniquely San Francisco, head to the independent bookstores, vinyl shops, and thrift stores scattered across the Mission, Hayes Valley, and the Haight-Ashbury.