Shopping Information: Some of the shopping centers in San Francisco where you can spend it all are Crocker Galleria, Embarcadero Center, Ghirardelli Square, and Japan Center. The Ghirardelli Square was originally a chocolate factory of the Ghirardelli family, but is now a shopping complex housing more than 50 shops and award winning restaurants. One of the famous shops in the complex is the Ghirardelli chocolate factory and ice cream parlor.

Important Travel Related Information: San Francisco is not the easiest place for parking your cars. In certain streets, it is forbidden to park during rush hours. Before parking your vehicle, look out for the “No Parking” sign. Illegally parked vehicles are promptly towed away. You will find downtown parking lots mostly full. They are quite expensive also. If you are looking for a parking spot in North Beach, you will find it exceedingly difficult to find one. Some larger hotels provide parking space, but it is quite expensive and sometimes reaches up to $28 a day.