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Once a hub of chocolate manufacturing, Ghirardelli Square now features a mix of shops and restaurants within the former chocolate factory. The real treat is the Ghirardelli soda fountain and chocolate shop where you can savor hot-fudge sundaes and stock up on the famous chocolate to take home. The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Manufactory is still here with the original equipment on display. With our world travel planner, San Francisco attractions like Ghirardelli Square can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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By Simon P

***DO NOT GO THERE****WORST ICE CREAM*** This was the worst ice cream I have ever eaten, sadly we forced ourselves to eat it as we don’t like to waste food. The coconut and vanilla flavored ice...

***DO NOT GO THERE****WORST ICE CREAM*** This was the worst ice cream I have ever eaten, sadly we forced ourselves to eat it as we don’t like to waste food. The coconut and vanilla flavored ice... more »
By 1701RandyS

We stopped in here on an evening walk along the waterfront. The number of shops was a surprise and the one selling only dog related items was certainly different. We enjoyed seeing the historical...

We stopped in here on an evening walk along the waterfront. The number of shops was a surprise and the one selling only dog related items was certainly different. We enjoyed seeing the historical... more »
By Cristina H

Extremely pricey. I got a scoop of vanilla on a brownie square for $18! Person at register was very snobby but the one bringing out the dish was very kind and helpful. And to be fair, it was a...

Extremely pricey. I got a scoop of vanilla on a brownie square for $18! Person at register was very snobby but the one bringing out the dish was very kind and helpful. And to be fair, it was a... more »