Ghirardelli Square

Ghirardelli Square, in San Francisco

Ghirardelli Square is a former chocolate factory become an emblematic place of life of San Francisco. The San Francisco audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fine brick ensemble, famous for its luminous sign and its chocolate.

The former chocolate factory

Ghirardelli Square occupies the brick buildings of a former chocolate factory, founded by a family of Italian origin whose brand has become one of the most famous chocolate brands of the United States. Converted in the twentieth century, the factory is today a pleasant ensemble of shops, restaurants and ice cream parlours, dominated by the great luminous Ghirardelli sign, become a symbol of the seafront. Near Fisherman's Wharf, the place offers fine views over the bay and the gourmet tradition of chocolate.

What to see

You admire the brick buildings of the former chocolate factory, the great luminous Ghirardelli sign, and you enjoy the shops, restaurants and ice cream parlours, with fine views over the bay. Ghirardelli Square is an emblematic and gourmet place of San Francisco. It is a convivial stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Ghirardelli Square lies near Fisherman's Wharf, by the bay of San Francisco, reachable on foot. The ensemble is freely accessible; the shops, restaurants and ice cream parlours have their own hours. The place is particularly beautiful in the evening, when the Ghirardelli sign lights up.

What was Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco?

A former brick chocolate factory, converted into an ensemble of shops and restaurants, dominated by the famous luminous Ghirardelli sign, near Fisherman's Wharf.

Where is Ghirardelli Square?

Near Fisherman's Wharf, by the bay of San Francisco, in California.