San Francisco Outlet Shopping

San Francisco outlet shopping is an ideal way to get great bargains while visiting the city. Below are some of the outlet options available to you in the Bay Area, as well as where to find them.

While most of San Francisco proper is dense with skyscrapers and historic landmarks, its surrounding areas have plenty of shopping for you to enjoy. The Great Mall of the Bay Area, for example, is located in Milpitas. With plenty of famous stores such as American Eagle Outfitters, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Saks Fifth Avenue, you’ll love the same impressive quality of these retailers’ full-priced items, without having to break the bank.

What makes the Great Mall “great” is its combination of outlet stores with more mainstream shopping options, meeting the needs of every member of the family. There is also a huge food court and movie theatre on the grounds if you need to take a break from all of the browsing and credit card swiping!

The Great Mall is located at 447 Great Mall Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 and can be reached for hours and other information at (408) 956-2033.

While the Great Mall is located in the bustle of the South Bay, you will find the Napa Premium Outlets north of the city to be a great find. Known for its high-end stores including Barneys New York, Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger, these outlet versions are available on the way to some of Napa’s finest winery attractions, making it a perfect draw for tourists.

Located at 629 Factory Stores Drive in Napa, you can find out their operating hours and seasonal information by calling (707) 226-9876. There’s plenty of opportunity to snag some great gifts and a few special finds for yourself at this posh marketplace.

Are you looking for something even more upscale, but still within your price range? Venture north of the city again toward the St. Helena Marketplace. Extremely small from a retail standpoint with only five stores, St. Helena’s is big on atmosphere with picturesque strolling grounds and plenty of special events.

The mall is located at 3111 North St. Helena Highway in St. Helena. Call (707) 963-2923 for further information. Be aware this mall closes early – usually around 6 p.m.

When you are out and about in the middle of San Francisco itself, take some time to discover all of the great name brand stores you can visit and spend a fraction of the price.

For adorable kids’ clothing, San Francisco outlet shopping doesn’t get better than the Gymboree Outlet located on Howard Street. With cute seasonal fashions and lots of versatile styles for both girls and boys, Gymboree is a parent’s favorite find.

For the grownups, the Gap Outlet is a prime destination. You’ll find it on Harrison Street, and you’ll also find plenty of deals and steals. Follow that up with a trip to the Old Navy outlet on Folsom Street for all of the great styles found at this less expensive sister store of the Gap.

If you are visiting the Bay Area for a short time, and want to hit unique stores instead of outlets, there are still plenty of affordable items to be discovered.

Westfield San Francisco Centre is the perfect spot to get a lot of shopping done in one place. A combination of high-end retailers and inexpensive specialty shops, the mall has everything you can hope for under one roof. It’s located on Market Street, and is easily accessible by BART, MUNI or cable car.

Plenty of cheap but memorable souvenirs are available at Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf, while Haight Street is the ideal locale for those looking for fun thrift shops and out of the ordinary restaurants.

Shopping in the San Francisco area doesn’t have to break the bank, once you know where to find the best in San Francisco outlet shopping and other bargains around the Bay.

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