Oh man! So I use to perform the Fire Alarm Inspection at the Nordstrom for about 7 years straight…read moretill they closed. Went back to do a job walk foe the entire center and boy was i shocked! I cannot believe how empty this place got. Super sad really. I remember the mall to be packed! One of the most iconic and beautiful Nordstroms. Bloomingdales. The most amazing dome. The upside down Christmas tree under the dome. Man, they use to go all out! And now it's all gone. A literal ghost town inside with scary homeless people running around. Well, at least, Panda is still open and we didn't have to wait in line at all, so that's a plus. I sincerely hope they can salvage this mall and that it would eventually come back to life! I really do hope so!!

Everything went downhill drastically after the iconic four-story Nordstrom and two-story…read moreBloomingdale's were gone. Even 90% of the food court is gone. The remaining eateries are Panda Express and Shake Shack. The movie theater is gone. Walgreens is gone. One entrance to BART/MUNI remained locked. It's so sad to see what happened post-pandemic. The memories of walking around the spiral escalators to Nordstrom, having frozen yogurt while waiting for my grandmother to arrive, sitting next to a Mexican family while eating food court sushi, and shopping for cute clothes at American Eagle Outfitters as a teen. Long live the past of shopping in the 2010s. The entrances on Market Street still smell like urine, though. The majority of SF residents blame the city officials for letting criminals and homelessness go free, which made most retail stores shut down due to robberies. Less than 28 stores remained in business. The best part is that the public restrooms are still open, and there's access to BART/MUNI near the GNC Store. The best shopping mall in SF is Stonestown Galleria, next to San Francisco State University, where you can take the MUNI train M.

I've been coming to Union square for years, and it never seems to get old. Right in the middle of…read moredowntown surrounded by big stores and busy streets, Union square just feels like a peaceful little spot where you can put a pause on the chaos of the city. The lawn is always green and beautiful, perfect for letting my fur baby run around and play (potty too) and you will always see people enjoying the space, stretched out reading or talking with friends or just soaking up the peaceful space. One of my favorite things about Union square is the art. The giant hearts are iconic in San Francisco and they're always being repainted and reimagined by different artists. So no matter how many times you come here, you will always see something new. I've seen so many versions over the years but I still stop to look at them every time I'm here because there is always something new to. The hearts the statues, the occasional pop-up installations or performances, the square always feels peaceful but alive. There is also always something going on. On my last visit here there were ping pong tables set up everywhere with people playing. I saw juggling classes being offered and arts programs for kids with people gathered around having a good time. There was a reading area and books brought in on carts. They even still had up there holiday backdrop that looks like it was put there just for people to use for the perfect insta shot. There are plenty of tables and benches scattered around so it's easy to grab a seat and stay a while. Even if you're just passing through and you need to rest your dogs for a few minutes, this is the perfect spot. I spent more than a few afternoons here people watching or enjoying a snack from the little stand nearby. It's really a great place to spend some time and a must do if you are in San Francisco. On the weekends you will find people trying to usher you onto bus tours or maybe sell you souvenirs, but you might also witness an event or see straight performers so you never really know what you're going to get. This is a place for visitors and locals with nice surroundings where you can really get a feel for and just to take in the city.

This is one of my favorite parts of San Francisco; the shopping is high-end. There is so much here…read moreto do and lots of restaurants to choose from. We always stay at St. Francis, a beautiful, perfect location. In winter, they have an ice skating rink and the big Christmas tree, a great holiday spot to get your Christmas celebrations started. As I said, the shopping is fierce! Cheers, my friends SYOY 04/01/26

This is just a review for the space itself. There's only like a handful of shops left here, but the…read moreoriginal architecture is still notably pretty. I came here many years back when it was a very lively place, but it is no longer this today. Maybe something new will come up, but will have to wait and see. There's plenty of two-seat dining tables to have lunch here and it still has public access, so you're welcome to walk through the main two floors. Security and cleaning staff are still very much visible at this center. Just zero shopping vibes unfortunately.

Crocker Galleria is such a nice spot in downtown SF! I love the open, airy vibe and the natural…read morelight from the glass ceiling, it feels relaxing just walking through. Great mix of cafés, local shops, and lunch spots. Super convenient if you're working or hanging out nearby!

My memory of this place was not a great one. I recall the sea lions were the most interesting…read moreattraction, and that may still be true, but I was pleasantly surprised that there was a lot more here. While it is pricey, that's to be expected as it is mainly geared toward tourists. We walked down to Union Square from our Airbnb in Nob Hill, bought a day pass for the cable car and rode that all the way to fisherman's wharf. Lots of walking but we took our time, visited some shops, had lunch, did the mirror maze, and enjoyed the sea lions the most! No Chonkers but the few that were present were very cute and entertaining to watch.

San Francisco's finest, Pier 39…read more in fact, walking throughout all the Piers, you realize 39 is the one with most tourism and attractions: you have elite food, you have attractions and live shows, and the Sea Lions too as you walk through this Embarcadero area, you'll also find hotels, the Aquarium and many spots that out Pier 39 on the map

FYI for visitors, I thought I would try to find some boots during a trip of mine (was staying…read morenearby) but every store is closed in here except subway and a smoke shop. So feel free to skip this spot if you're on the hunt for a mall!

This is for the parking only. Pretty close to all the SF things to do. Relatively cheap for SF…read more There is onsite staff, and the ground floor is covered. Booked a spot with SpotHero ($25 for 6 hours on Saturday afternoon) and all went well.

This is a review for the IMAX theater at the Metreon. We…read morehave been coming to the Metreon since it was built eons ago, but i have to say i appreciate its awesomeness more now when we went to see the Odyssey. This movie used 77mm film and it was totally awesome on this huge imax screen!! Of course the theater was at full capacity for this movie. The ripples of water in the oceans when they were calm, or during the storm were just so vivid!!! The sceneries, the rocks, etc... everything just popped out in front of you. I read somewhere there are only about 40 IMAX theaters capable of showing the 70 mm films, and one is in San Francisco. Totally appreciate it.

Street parking can be rough for Metreon. Recommending public transport such as Bart which has an…read moreentrance/exit a block away or paid parking garage at 5th and Mission (833 Mission St). Lots of food and drinks in the same building as AMC Metreon such as ShareTea, Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken, and East Brothers taproom! What makes AMC Metreon a true gem is that it is the ONLY theater with 70mm IMAX in the city and the reason I visit Metreon! I wish the 70mm theater seats would be upgraded to be adjustable though, it can be quite uncomfortable in the first few rows since you cannot adjust your seat to a higher viewing angle.

Being a geometric shape myself, I can't tell you how much I appreciate that they make every…read morechocolate Ghirardelli square IN Ghirardelli Square. (So meta!) You can get more than just squares here! There are chocolate cable cars, chocolate chips, and you can even get amorphous chocolate in a cup. As far as chocolate destinations go, Ghirardelli is in top shape. This square gets five gold stars!

Such a classic place to get a sundae, but definitely a bit of a tourist trap. It can get crowded,…read moreespecially in the summer when everyone's visiting the city. It's located next to Fisherman's Wharf, so you can take a nice stroll after to walk off your calories. I usually get the Golden Gate Banana Split. It comes with vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream. Toppings wise you get pineapple, strawberry, whipped cream, nuts, hot fudge, and a cherry. My family and I realized something was missing as we ate it and I now realize we never got the fudge. Boo!! It's definitely expensive. Ended up paying $27.06. I did share it with 2 other people. Pro tip - you can swap any of the ice cream flavors out if you prefer something different than the standard flavors. Service was quick! Our ice cream came out surprisingly fast.

The Japanese center was actually closed. It is due to construction. But the garage you can still…read morepark inside and visit the Japanese Mall.

Japan Center is still an amazing view into japanese shopping and the long standing Kinokuniya…read moreBookstore with bargains as well as higher end finds from are to kitchenwares and beyond. For well over a century Japantown remains bringing groceries as well as specialty Tea shops and fine Japanese Woodblock Prints Dining, etc.