Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square
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9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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A group of renovated factory buildings filled with shops, restaurants and galleries.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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- Kimberly9 contributionsWorth the visitA wonderful tourist experience. Definitely in the hun of a tourist trap but worth the experience. The Ice cream was divine and chocolate aplenty of course. A hot fudge sundae was $16 for one scoop of ice cream. Souvenirs were minimal.Visited August 2023Traveled with friendsWritten August 9, 2023
- debiknowsCalgary, Canada106 contributionsLove Ghirardelli!The views were amazing, felt like the safest place down by the wharf, we spend our entire weekend there. Brunch at The Palette Teahouse, pricey but amazing. Happy hour and two dinners at Mccormicks, also fantastic, they cater to birthdays nicely too., Beers at San Fran Brewery. Some chocolate of course. It saved our trip since the rest of the wharf was very run down. Lots of restaurants closed.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 4, 2023
- Natalie DunnAuckland, New Zealand5 contributionsBought dessert and chocolate at Ghirardelli Square chocolate storeDuring our trip to San Francisco not long ago, we bought some chocolate and also had a dessert too. The dessert was so good, sweet and delicious. The chocolate was also good too with lovely packaging. Staff were helpful in helping me choose my dessert. Definitely recommend coming here when you visit San Francisco.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 24, 2023
- AMohsenPort Said, Egypt520 contributionsDelightingIt is one of the best and should be on the list. It is already in the middle of the popular piers, and top attractions, and close to the East Coast. It is quite a delightful gathering area to hang out, and particularly to experience the popular and amazing Ghirardelli chocolate products.Visited July 2023Traveled with friendsWritten April 22, 2024
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Ben
Yuma, AZ49 contributions
May 2021 • Family
What an anticlimactic experience. Basically just a store with all Ghiradelli products, which is the same stuff you can find all over the city. Once you walk all the way down there you're kinda cornered with nowhere else to go except back where you came from. Waste of time unless you're just wanting to get your steps in or break in some shoes.
Written May 29, 2021
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,380 contributions
Jun 2022
There are so many things to do and great treats to eat at this chocolate-based site. Besides shops and restaurants, there are beautiful views of the bay, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
This is not a spot to visit for the budget conscious traveler...especially if you are traveling with chocolate fans.
This is not a spot to visit for the budget conscious traveler...especially if you are traveling with chocolate fans.
Written July 10, 2022
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Icarus4335
Colorado Springs, CO821 contributions
Mar 2022
Went here hoping to get some chocolate and hang out in a well-known area for tourists. Instead, the "chocolate experience" was closed, the ice cream parlor wanted $14 for a sundae and the beer garden cost like $20 for two drinks. I know it's San Francisco and everything is expensive, but this just felt a little absurd. It was also very crowded.
Written March 20, 2022
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AndreaUbok
Florida2,730 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
We had to stop Ghirardelli Square to have ice cream for dinner. We each had to scoop Sundays with syrup whip cream and I lost my cherry. Dinner for two here was $30. It felt a little more disorganized than usual, there were lines in all different directions, a lot of people standing around & I even asked a child standing next to our table to please put a mask on. Our table wasn’t cleared, so I used our menus as placemats.Our ice cream was served in plastic, with a lid we got our own napkins and phones. It just didn’t taste as good as usual not that we didn’t finish every single drop.
Written June 13, 2021
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Aaron Shelby
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates231 contributions
Jul 2022
Chocolate, Chocolate, and more CHOCOLATE! Fulfill your cocoa dreams here in this square filled with local shops and cafes geared towards tourists. We stopped in for a free chocolate sample before splurging in the gift shop on chocolate bars, brownie mixes, and hot cocoas. Definitely make sure to stop by to satisfy your chocolate fix!
Written February 5, 2023
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Susan A
St. Augustine, FL24 contributions
Aug 2021
Raving about the parking. Really easy to park. Got directions on google gps and it was perfect. Don't forget to buy something at Ghiradelli Square (chocolate!) and get a validation ticket. Parking is normally $30 but only $14 with validation ticket!!
Written September 4, 2021
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blonnka
Winter Garden, FL184 contributions
Sep 2021
A little pricey, but interesting history. There are some high end restaurants and shops, a few bars, and of course, a chocolate ice cream shop on each end. Tip, the back end is far less crowded than the front end and has the same menu.
I highly recommend the drinking chocolate, or the local specialty sundaes.
I highly recommend the drinking chocolate, or the local specialty sundaes.
Written September 20, 2021
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Kimberly
9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
A wonderful tourist experience. Definitely in the hun of a tourist trap but worth the experience. The Ice cream was divine and chocolate aplenty of course. A hot fudge sundae was $16 for one scoop of ice cream. Souvenirs were minimal.
Written August 9, 2023
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ShermanSUV
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL313 contributions
Jan 2020
We love Ghirardelli chocolate (we're from FL) and what better place to purchase more than Ghirardelli Square. To say they have a HUGE selection is an understatement and actually, it can be a little overwhelming.
And as it would be....we only planned to get a small-medium size assortment and we walked out of there with a grocery bag of goodies. They make it fun, easy, and it is all about the chocolate.
When visiting anywhere in the greater SF area, you need to put Ghiradelli Square on your to-do list. You won't be disappointed.
And as it would be....we only planned to get a small-medium size assortment and we walked out of there with a grocery bag of goodies. They make it fun, easy, and it is all about the chocolate.
When visiting anywhere in the greater SF area, you need to put Ghiradelli Square on your to-do list. You won't be disappointed.
Written January 24, 2020
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Andrew T
275 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a fun little square. If you're already in the area hop on over and spend 10-20 minutes walking around. Certainly don't make it a destination area. The Ghirardelli shop is really cool and the sundaes looked amazing. I had a hot chocolate which was really good. You can spend a lot of money if you're a chocolate fiend here but the rest of the square/shopping was just okay.
Written October 18, 2020
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Jakejohn98
Glenside, PA12 contributions
Anyone know the name of the great Italian restaurant near here
mini
Fremont, CA200,654 contributions
Cioppinos in Fisherman Wharf area - 5 minute or so walk away.
estive com minha família em fevereiro de 2018 na fábrica de chocolates Ghirardelli paramos o carro na rua em frente à fábrica e para nós surpresa ao voltarmos depois da visita à fábrica tinham arrombado nosso carro( quebraram o vidro do porta malas) e roubado praticamente tudo, prejuízo enorme! só não foi pior porque os passaportes e demais documentos estavam comigo na minha bolsa; mas máquina fotográfica; computador,e muitas outras coisas os batidos levaram, fiquei muito chateado porque o segurança da fábrica disse que era bem comum esse tipo de roubo por lá; embora o local seja de turismo e tenha muito movimento isso não impede a ação deles; mesmo assim a fabrica não se preocupa em colocar alertas; plaquinhas; qualquer tipo de informação que avise do perigo( como a gente vê na cidade de Paris as plaquinhas avisando dos “batedores de carteira”)
JorgeRSPOA
Porto Alegre, RS963 contributions
Lamento que tenha tido este prejuízo. Felizmente não tive o mesmo problema no local. No local Twin Peaks, morro de onde se tem excelente vista da cidade, a polícia avisa os turistas para não deixar nada dentro do carro, seria oportuno esse aviso nas proximidades da Ghirardelli. deixei de alugar SUV´s no EUA justamente porque elas, lá, não tem aquela cobertura no porta-malas, e a bagagem fica exposta, não sei se foi o seu caso. Nos estacionamentos dos outlets é muito comum ocorrer este tipo de coisa, os marginais ficam observando as pessoas chegando com sacolas e voltando ao outlet e aí agem.
estive com minha família em fevereiro de 2018 na fábrica de chocolates Ghirardelli paramos o carro na rua em frente à fábrica e para nós surpresa ao voltarmos depois da visita à fábrica tinham arrombado nosso carro( quebraram o vidro do porta malas) e roubado praticamente tudo, prejuízo enorme! só não foi pior porque os passaportes e demais documentos estavam comigo na minha bolsa; mas máquina fotográfica; computador,e muitas outras coisas os batidos levaram, fiquei muito chateado porque o segurança da fábrica disse que era bem comum esse tipo de roubo por lá; embora o local seja de turismo e tenha muito movimento isso não impede a ação deles; mesmo assim a fabrica não se preocupa em colocar alertas; plaquinhas; qualquer tipo de informação que avise do perigo( como a gente vê na cidade de Paris as plaquinhas avisando dos “batedores de carteira”)
Tommo
Melbourne, Australia50,682 contributions
What are the operating hours? Tripadvisor shows 23:00 whilst it seems the website says 18:00.
waller1234
Torrance, California80 contributions
Each store is different. Ghirardelli ice cream parlor stays open late.
Jeannie T
Appleton, WI
Does Ghiradelli Square have other shops in addition to the chocolate?
KarenFromTexas
Denver, CO179 contributions
The Ghirardelli square has several shops, yes, including a gourmet food and kitchen gadget shop, and is really lit up nicely during the winter months. We were there just after Christmas in January and it was still very festive. Plenty of shopping besides chocolate shops. Enjoy some Ghirardelli hot chocolate on a cool evening, it is delicious!
Mercedes S
1 contribution
Do you have to pay for airport shuttle bus service?
dreamergirl4686
South Salem, NY350 contributions
If the Bart isn't running because it is early morning you can buy a ticket with Super Shuttle. We used the Bart to get in to the city.
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