Page 40 - 2017 Travel Guide to California

SHOPPING
PIER 39 is a popular tourist attraction and
shopping area in San Francisco, right;
shopping on Main Street in Saint Helena,
bottom.
Finally, Hayes Valley, a hipster haven, has
trendy stores and nary a chain store in sight.
Two hours south, in Carmel-by-the-Sea’s
storybook village, shops display fine French
linen and European antiques. Big Sur’s rugged
coast inspires the art found in small art gal-
leries. On Ocean Avenue, explore designer
shops such as Bottega Veneta or Kate Spade
in Carmel Plaza shopping center amid
cafés, artful bronze sculptures and abundant
plants and flowers.
North, in the wine country, discover arti-
sanal food shops, olive oil producers and
cheese makers on Sonoma’s main plaza.
Napa Valley wineries offer fine vintages,
and foodies will love the seasonal abun-
dance at Petaluma’s organic Green String
Farm and in local farmers markets. Or
explore Saint Helena’s historic main street
for culinary tools and vintage luxuries.
Three outlet malls—in Petaluma, Napa and
Vacaville—offer brand names and mall time.
Farther Afield: North Coast,
Yosemite & Theme Parks
California’s wild north coast inspires
the handcrafted furniture and handicrafts,
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pottery or jewelry found in artsy Mendo-
cino’s ocean view lanes.
Yosemite Valley’s majesty and history
inspire the gifts and mementos found in
Yosemite Museum’s Gift Shop, including
authentic Native American-woven basketry.
The Ansel Adams Gallery sells photographic
reproductions and collectible prints.
Shopping in theme parks goes beyond
sunscreen or souvenirs. In San Diego Zoo
Safari Park, The Bazaar stocks authentic
African artifacts and unusual jewelry. In Dis-
neyland’s Downtown Disney District, you’ll
find surf gear and Disney collectibles. Finally,
the world’s largest selection of LEGOs awaits
in Carlsbad’s LEGOLAND California Resort.
From sun-splashed malls to sophisti-
cated art galleries, even the most
experienced shopaholic can score the per-
fect gift or memento during a delirious
California shopping experience. And it’s all
located on stage sets of ocean views, moun-
tain majesty, innovative architecture and
quiet redwood groves.
» FIND YOUR
FASHION
West Hollywood Design District
westhollywooddesigndistrict.com
Citadel Outlets
citadeloutlets.com
The Grove
thegrovela.com
Santa Monica Third Street Promenade
3rdstreetpromenade.com
Amoeba Music
amoeba.com
Venice Beach
venicebeach.com/shopping
San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
gaslamp.org
Coronado Ferry Landing Shops
coronadoferrylandingshops.com
Seaport Village
seaportvillage.com
Irvine Spectrum Center
shopirvinespectrumcenter.com
Fashion Island
shopfashionisland.com
Carlsbad Premium Outlets
premiumoutlets.com/Carlsbad
Outlets at Tejon
tejonoutlets.com
Westfield San Francisco Centre
westfield.com/sanfrancisco
Carmel-by-the-Sea
carmelcalifornia.com
Carmel Plaza
carmelplaza.com
Sonoma’s Main Plaza
sonomavalley.com/sonoma.html
Mendocino Shopping
mendocino.com
Napa Premium Outlets
premiumoutlets.com/napa
Green String Farm
greenstringfarm.com
Saint Helena’s Main Street
sthelena.com
Downtown Disney District
disneyland.disney.go.com/destinations/
downtown-disney-district
Yosemite National Park
nps.gov/yose
Ansel Adams Gallery
anseladams.com
JEERAWUT RITYAKUL/SHUTTERSTOCK; BOB MCCLENAHAN