1. Start off your day with a hot breakfast at one of many wonderful diners for fresh pastries and tasty hot coffee. Several options: Sweet Maple for Millionaires bacon and waffles, Jane on Fillmore for lovely pastries, or Compton’s Coffeehouse for a chat with a local. For a French twist check out Chouquet’s with indoor and outdoor dining for brunch.

2. After breakfast, head to Browser Books for unique magazines/books or step into Mud Pie for darling goods for the little ones in our lives. For Francophiles slip in Toujours Lingerie – linger amongst the fine silk imports and treat yourself or a loved one with a new twist on under garments. Then trundle off to Sezane – a very popular stop for fashion with a French twist.

3. Love vintage? Visit Warren Estates for an amazing collection and display of vintage jewelry, furniture and fashion. At the other end of the street – the local Goodwill has a vintage clothing section and regular pop-ups of specific fashion and house wear eras.

4. Take a break for some fresh air at Alta Plaza Park. Incredible views of the bay and surrounding Victorian architecture. Enjoy a much-needed stretch. If you desire a snack, or beverage, stop by Mayflower Market at Jackson or Mollie Stone’s Market on California on the way to the park.

5. Now back to shopping! Ease into the Finerie, a finely curated women’s retail shoppe and social space. The goods are lovely and unique. Around the corner a block up is post.script. for wonderfully amusing and small gifts –affordable and so California.

6. Looking for an international splash of color? Wander over to Zuri for fashion inspired by African artisans with vibrant colors. Cross over the street to 45 RPM for fresh casual curated from designers in Japan.

7. Now you are so hungry! Lunchtime: Get a delicious burger at Roam, fresh fish and chips at Woodhouse Fish or dive into oysters at Little Shucker. Dinnertime: Florio’s for, Trattoria, SPQR

8. Finish off with a tasty cocktail at The Snug for the boisterous young crowd, The Tailor’s Son for a relaxed chat with the bartender and locals, Copra for southern India spice and exquisite presentation.