GHIRARDELLI SQUARE

The Ghirardelli Square is a popular attraction and a public square with shops and restaurants in San Francisco. It is located in the Marina district and is a part of the National Register of Historic Places.

The Ghirardelli Square is known for the shops and restaurants that continue to attract a lot of tourists and locals. There are close to 40 shops and restaurants waiting to be explored. The history of this place is more than 100 years old as it was originally a building used as the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company headquarters.

Highlights

• Attend the special events in the Ghirardelli Square and immerse yourself in the vibe that comes with these events.
• Shop for clothes and household items at the different shopping outlets in the Ghirardelli Square.
• Try out the different types of food at the Ghirardelli Square in the variety of restaurants.
• Explore the premises of the Ghirardelli Square and casually check out the different types of outlets.
• Take a guided tour to know more about the history and the significance of the Ghirardelli Square.

How To Reach

By Car: The Ghirardelli Square is 3.7 km from the city centre, it will take 7 min via the Bay Street route.

By Bus: Take a bus to Market street station which is 1.6 kilometres away from the museum. You can reach the activity location from the bus station with a 25-minute walk

By Train/ metro: Take a train to Market street station which is 1.6 kilometres away from the Ghirardelli Square. You can reach the activity location from the train station with a 20-minute walk.

Best Time To Visit

Ghirardelli Square is open throughout the year, so you can plan your visit to this place at any time of the year. The best season to visit Ghirardelli Square will be the autumn season from March to June because this is the time when the climate is pleasant. The best day in the week will be the weekdays due to less crowds regardless of any time of the year. The best time of the day to visit Ghirardelli Square will be in the morning due to less crowds and a favourable temperature.

Other Essential Information

• If you are planning to attend the events, make sure you know about their schedule well in advance. 
• When ordering food, make sure you ask for ingredients to avoid if you are allergic to something. 
• Make sure you leave a tip for the orders you make as it is culturally appropriate in the Ghirardelli Square. 
• You will need at least 2 to 3 hours to explore the Ghirardelli Square, so be prepared accordingly. 
• Make sure you are well prepared to walk around a lot to check out the place, so we recommend wearing comfortable footwear.