A fair distance past fisherman's wharf and not near many other sights in San Francisco, and I wouldn't say this is a must see activity unless you are a chocoholic. If you are though the sundaes, the chocolate, and really just the smell of the sugar might make you faint with happiness. There are some decent restaurants and bars nearby... More

Ghirardelli chocolate is one of the best I have tried in the world. When you walk into a Ghirardelli store you should receive a sample and boy are they delicious. I always buy a hot chocolate to go as they are just devine. No need for sugar, they are sweet enough. Try one, you will not be disappointed!

We went here this spring after we ate dinner at Pier 29. We walked through the shops and they were handing out little chocolates in each one..yum! We ended up getting some sundaes at the shop downstairs because everything was very crowded upstairs. Very yummy though! But also expensive for what you got, but it is all about the experience!... More

it's hard to park in the area and it gets really crowded on weekends. it's not my fave place in the city

If you are looking for places to go fine. But should not be at the top of the list.

Other than the chocolate shops, a couple of restaurants and boutiques, there is not much to see at the square. We appreciated the yummy free chocolates and indugled in a couple of wonderful ice cream creations. We enjoyed seeing parts of the old factory but we were expecting a little more from the square itself.

surrounded by chocolate....who can complain, really? Great shops,Great cupcakes. nom-nom!

I love going to the Ghiradelli store in Ghiradelli square and getting a hot fudge sundae! You can also get all kinds of Ghiradelli products, for your own enjoyment or for a gift.

I hope that title doesn't sound too facetious, since I do enjoy visiting Ghirardelli Square, which has an interesting collection of shops in which my wife and I have bought some things we've never been able to find elsewhere (e.g., a remarkable floppy-brimmed hat that my wife loves and that folds up into a tiny bag she keeps in her... More