Thanksgiving serves as a cue to the beginning of the yearly shopping season characterized by massive price slashes and steep discounts. During this time, crowded retail shopping centres and discount street vendors become the norm. Bargain hunters and retailers alike show little regard for adverse weather and queue to purchase discounted goods. From cheap indie finds to extravagant designer pieces, this time of year calls for meticulous planning and strategic buying.
Introduction
Black Friday will take place on November 23, 2018.
Here are a few must-visit stops in the San Francisco area for Black Friday shopping:
Union Square
For any shoppng excursion in San Francisco, Union Square is a great start as it is home to some of the Stanford's most impressive retail.
Union Square features an array of designer stores such as hermes, Louis Vuitton and Gucci as well as more affordable options such as shoppong centres and high street brands including New look and Zara
Union Square is also an easily accessible bcause of its location in the downtown area
Union Square is a centralized shopping point for the entire downtown area of Stanford as it features a tall statue commemorating the u.s navy's victory over the spanish fleet along with unique boutiques driveway
The theater district in San Francisco is down south of the square. The neighborhood is likeable to explore even without a shopping list.
Westfield San Francisco Centre
The Westfield San Francisco Centre is located on Market Street in downtown San Francisco. It is very popular among tourists as well as locals.
It is anchored by Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. It also has American fashion chains combined with high-end stores such as Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton. Other stores there include Hugo Boss, Tumi, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and Superdry.
Many stores offer end-of-year holidays discounts. Some stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Club Monaco, and Bebe are known to have good discounts. The discounts are on household items, clothing, and accessories. It is advisable to check the website for specific offers.
2018 Holiday shopping hours: Closed on Thanksgiving, November 22;
Friday, November 23, 7am–10pm.
Union Street Shops
Union street in San Francisco has more unique shopping districts compared to the Union Square district. The outdoor shopping district consists of boutiques, specialty shops, thrift stores, bookstores, cafes, and restaurants.
The Marina District has an area with many restaurants called Union Street. This area offers a more personalized experience compared to a mall. You can find Jo Malone, BCBG, and Sephora and some of them had Thanksgiving promotions.
Make sure you visit Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters. Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters is one of the unique coffee shops San Francisco has to offer, with a cozy interior and delicious hand-crafted coffee!
2018 holiday shopping hours: hours are different for each store, so please visit the retailer's site for updated hours.
At Stanford Shopping Center, you can find the most beautiful outdoor shopping experience in the Bay Area. The center is beautifully decorated with white and pink flowering wisteria, cherry blossom, and tulip trees. With the added bonus of lounge chairs and charging stations, you can rest up to take on more stores on your list. Interface by Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla, as well as Free People, MUJI, Stuart Weitzman, and Tory Burch, Stonestown Galleria has over 150 retailers. Major department stores like Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, and Bloomingdale’s are also present. Shoppers are likely to walk out with more than they intended to buy. 2018 holiday shopping hours: Monday– Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday are to be determined.
Stonestown Galleria is located in southwestern San Francisco, near Daly City and the Chinese community in the Sunset District. The area is home to a large Asian community, which is reflected in the available shop and dining options, such as 85°C Bakery Cafe, Marugame Udon, the soon-to-open Shilin Taiwan Street Snacks, and Gram Cafe & Pancakes from Japan. Additionally, Zara, Uniqlo, and the newly opened MINISO make the area worthwhile.
From Black Friday to Christmas, huge discounts are available, and with Nordstrom and Target nearby, it's easy to finish all your shopping at once.
2018 Holiday shopping hours: Thanksgiving, November 22, 6 pm - 12 am; Friday, November 23, 6 am - 10 pm.
Stonestown Galleria
Over 130 retailers at Stonestown Galleria include well-known names such as Apple, J. Crew, Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic, and Macy's. They also have plenty of free parking.
San Francisco Premium Outlets
The San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore, Northern California, is the largest outlet center close to downtown San Francisco and is accessible by public transport.
Since opening in 2013, it has become more popular as more brands have been added.
Of its almost 200 shops, several are Bottega Veneta, Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Burberry, Furla, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci, Tory Burch, Tod's Roger Vivier, Longchamp, Prada, and Superdry. The store layout is semi-open air, making the outlet experience more comfortable.
Be sure to grab a scoop of gelato from Amorino before you leave.
2018 Holiday hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm; Sunday 10 am - 7 pm. The hours for Thanksgiving and Black Friday in 2018 were not announced.
Conclusion
It may be Singles' Day, but Black Friday is almost here. Get your wallets ready!.
