San Francisco · San Mateo County, CA

Shopping in San Francisco

Scout analyzed 154 San Francisco places and surfaced the ones that actually fit shopping.

Places analyzed

154

Matches

24

Typical spend

$150

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Scout-verified spots

Lands End Lookout

Lincoln Park

Lands End Lookout

Waterfront hiking through wildflowers, with shipwreck views & access to the Sutro Baths ruins.

OutdoorsShoppingViews
4.81.5 hr visit
The Fillmore

Western Addition

The Fillmore

Famed '60s counterculture music venue draws crowds for indie & major label acts (capacity: 1,199).

CocktailsLive musicArts
1.5 hr visit
Museum of Craft and Design

Dogpatch

Museum of Craft and Design

Gallery showcasing a variety of contemporary craft & design work with monthly events & a gift shop.

ArtsShopping
2 hr visit
The Masonic

Nob Hill

The Masonic

Mid-century modern space built in 1958 that hosts notable music acts in an auditorium with balcony.

Live musicArtsShopping
1 hr visit
Love on Haight

Haight-Ashbury

Love on Haight

Corner boutique with an upbeat vibe featuring colorful, art-inspired clothing & tie-dye gear.

ArtsShopping
2 hr visit
Stonebrae Country Club

Arts & Culture

Stonebrae Country Club

Stonebrae Country Club is suitable for a golf outing, special meal, or event. Plan for a half-day visit and expect to spend a few hundred dollars per person for activities and dining.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$100–$300 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
TPC Harding Park

Lakeshore

TPC Harding Park

Spend a morning or afternoon playing golf at this public course with scenic views. Expect a round to last about 4 hours and cost $100-350 per person, depending on resident status and tee time.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$100–$350 typical4 hr visitmoderate parking
Diablo Creek Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Diablo Creek Golf Course

Diablo Creek Golf Course is suitable for a 3-4 hour solo or group golf outing, including 18 holes, practice at the driving range, and a casual meal. Expect to spend $30-$80 per person for greens fees.

OutdoorsSportsFood
$30–$80 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Lincoln Park Golf Course

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park Golf Course

Spend a few hours playing a round of golf with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. This is a good solo activity or outing with friends, costing around $35-75 per person for greens fees. It pairs well with a picnic or a meal at a nearby casual spot afterward.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$35–$75 typical3 hr visitmoderate parking
HAUM STUDIOS - HAIGHT ASHBURY

Cole Valley

HAUM STUDIOS - HAIGHT ASHBURY

This yoga studio is suitable for a focused wellness activity lasting about 1.5 hours, costing $20-40 for a single class. It pairs well with a solo outing or a quiet start/end to a day, with parking likely a challenge in the area.

SportsWellnessRelaxed
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
Boundary Oak Golf Course

Diablo Shadows

Boundary Oak Golf Course

Boundary Oak Golf Course is suitable for a 4-hour sports outing, potentially paired with a meal afterwards. Expect to spend $50-150 per person for a round of golf.

OutdoorsShoppingSports
$50–$150 typical1 hr visiteasy parking
Presidio Golf Course

Presidio of San Francisco

Presidio Golf Course

Spend a half-day or more playing a round of golf, enjoying the outdoors and views. Budget around $100-250 per person for greens fees and potentially food or drink at the clubhouse.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$100–$250 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Callippe Preserve Golf Course

Sports & Recreation

Callippe Preserve Golf Course

Spend a morning or afternoon playing a round of golf, usually taking about 4 hours. Expect to pay between $50 and $150 for a round, potentially more for peak times or cart rental.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$50–$150 typical4 hr visiteasy parking
Shoreline Golf Links

Sports & Recreation

Shoreline Golf Links

Shoreline Golf Links is a good spot for a few hours of outdoor recreation, suitable for solo play or with a group. Expect to spend $30-$100 per person for greens fees, potentially more for food and equipment.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$30–$100 typical45 min visiteasy parking
The Olympic Club

Lakeshore

The Olympic Club

The Olympic Club is a private golf course, typically requiring membership or a guest invitation for a multi-hour round of golf. Expect a high spend for greens fees, caddy, and potentially F&B.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$200–$500 typical4 hr visitmoderate parking
Mission Yoga

Mission District

Mission Yoga

Mission Yoga is a good spot for a solo wellness activity, offering classes that typically last an hour and cost around $20-35 for a drop-in. It can be paired with a coffee shop visit before or after.

SportsWellnessRelaxed
$20–$35 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
HAUM STUDIOS - MISSION

Mission District

HAUM STUDIOS - MISSION

HAUM STUDIOS is a yoga studio best for a focused wellness activity, typically lasting about an hour and costing $25-40 for a drop-in class. It can be a standalone activity or paired with a coffee shop visit after.

SportsWellnessRelaxed
$25–$40 typical1.3 hr visithard parking
PIER 39

Fisherman's Wharf

PIER 39

Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.

OutdoorsShoppingHistory
1 hr visit
Twisted St. Cafe

Marina District

Twisted St. Cafe

Traditional bites & takeaways dished up in an informal coffee shop with a covered terrace.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Scoma's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Scoma's Restaurant

Spacious waterfront restaurant serving seafood pulled straight off the boat.

FoodShopping
1.3 hr visit
Caffe Trieste

North Beach

Caffe Trieste

Venerable local icon offering Italian coffee, pastries, wine & beer, plus live music on occasion.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Doppio Coffee & Brunch

SoMa

Doppio Coffee & Brunch

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Coffee Berry SF

Marina District

The Coffee Berry SF

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Flywheel Coffee Roasters

Haight-Ashbury

Flywheel Coffee Roasters

Family-owned coffee roaster offering exotic brews in a stripped-down, industrial setting.

FoodShopping
45 min visit

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

What Scout found

  • 35 of the 154 analyzed San Francisco places fit shopping.
  • 31% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 42% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Scenic, Social, Adventurous, Quiet, Educational.

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