DK Travel : San Francisco : The Bay Area : Shopping

Claudia Chapline Gallery and Sculpture Garden

In a great setting near the beach, the Chapline sculpture garden is full of delights, especially the brilliant kinetic pieces driven by the wind, which are the work of Lyman Whitaker. Inside, the variety and quality of painted and mixed-media work is very compelling.
Crescendo

Unusual and colorful women’s fashions are the eye-catcher here – with fabrics that emphasize luxury and sensuousness. A sidewalk anchor shop to a very intriguing mini-mall that faces the Bay at the back.
Global Exchange

The beautiful handmade creations here may come from Vietnam, Guatemala, Indonesia, Mexico, or Senegal – the makers get the lion’s share of the profits.
Greenwood

Marin’s finest shop for one-of-a-kind handcrafted items made by local, regional, national, and international artisans.
Paul & Shark

An Italian haberdashery for the yachting set. Elegant clothing for men and women.
Shady Lane

The undertaking of a collective of artists who wanted to create a showcase for their work. It’s the perfect place to find a special gift – jewelry, and decorative objects of all sorts.
Stanford Shopping Center

One of the first shopping centers in the Bay Area, it has been catering to the needs of pampered Stanford students for some 50 years. The shops and eateries are in keeping with the university’s status as one of the most exclusive in the world.
Sweet Dreams

An old-fashioned candy shop, with jars and jars of all the traditional treats, plus some innovative confections. Adjoining is a charming toyshop, too, as well as Teddy’s Little Closet kids’ clothing.
Via Diva

This collection of art and artifacts includes treasures from China, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and South America.
What the Traveller Saw

Highlights upscale world art. Balinese wood carvings, silk ties, blankets, weavings, fountains, and much more.