San Francisco and My Favorites

One of my favorite tourist destinations in San Francisco is Ghirardeli Square! I only get to go there when friends visit that want to hit up all the touristy spots but I wish I had an excuse to go there everyday. The chocolate shop has the most amazing desserts pretty pricey but big enough to share! It is definitely a favorite here in San Francisco.

In 1837, Domingo Ghirardelli left his homeland of Italy with dreams of selling confections and chocolate abroad. After spending ten years in South America, he immigrated to the United States during the California Gold Rush to see if he could strike it rich. He was immediately successful, and in just three years Domingo had created the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. In the early 1900's, Ghirardelli' Chocolate found a home in Ghirardelli Square, among San Francisco's historic piers. It's trademark lights began welcoming ships passing through the Golden Gate, as they still do today.