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Car Tours San Francisco | happy 150th, Gumps!

Please, Santa?

Okay, so San Francisco private tours keep us very busy here at Carried Away, but that’s no excuse for almost letting 2011 get away from us without wishing Gump’s San Francisco happy birthday. And WHAT a birthday it is – 150th!!

Gump’s is one of those only-in-San Francisco shopping destinations, and we always suggest [...]

San Francisco Car Tours | Holiday Gifts From San Francisco

Holiday shopping with the Ladies of Carried Away!

You might guess that at this time of the year many of our San Francisco private tour requests are for holiday shopping experiences. In fact, we are headed out tomorrow with a mother and daughter to whom we will introduce to some of our favorite San Francisco shopping destinations. [...]

SF Private Tour | San Francisco Things To Do In November

Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista…perfect November treat!

Coming to San Francisco in November? Well then you’re in the right place. We’ve been sharing ideas for things to do in SF in November here and here, so check those out if you’re looking for some inspiration. Today we’ll add to our ideas with the following:

1. San Francisco [...]

Things To Do SF | This One’s For The Ladies

Carried Away featured on Tango Diva

Tango Diva, a travel community for solo women travelers, asked The Ladies of Carried Away to share a few things to do in San Francisco. The three things we suggested are:

-Wander the back alleys of Chinatown (lots of hints in the article)

-Enjoy dinner at a community table (we [...]

San Francisco Gifts | Last Minute Gift Inspiration

Carried Away Shops SF!

You all know that the Ladies of Carried Away love the San Francisco retail landscape. The many unique, wonderful, only in San Francisco shops make for some of the best shopping in the world. In this last shopping weekend before Christmas,we’ll highlight some of our favorites:

-We’re fans of  books purchased from [...]

San Francisco Gifts | Unique Gifts from Local San Francisco Shops

You might guess that the Ladies of Carried Away love to give (and get!) unique gifts from local San Francisco merchants. If you’re the same, stay tuned to this blog over the next few weeks – we’ll be sharing our favorite finds in the city.

Today’s spotlight is on Bernal Cutlery at 331 Cortland in Bernal [...]

Best Shopping San Francisco | Carried Away on the “It List”

San Francisco Magazine’s weekly “It List” was published last evening and the Ladies of Carried Away are thrilled that we were included! Our Naughty and Nice holiday-themed San Francisco shopping tour was highlighted. Straight from the author’s pen:

You love shopping, but holiday crowds, parking, and endless gift-wrapping? Not so much. Escape the mayhem this season with [...]

Things To Do San Francisco | Gump’s Is A San Francisco Treat!

Things to do San Francisco – Gumps!

Gump’s San Francisco is a truly special place. What started as a mirror and frame shop founded in 1861 by the Gump brothers, was reinvented after the earthquake in 1906, Gump’s has become part of the fabric of San Francisco.

The sophisticated selection of merchandise, the lovely and warm staff, [...]

Carried Away Private Tours San Francisco | Introducing San Francisco’s New Flea Market!

For those of us who like flea markets (the Ladies of Carried Away do!), there’s nothing more exciting than finding out that a new one has launched in San Francisco. The Candlestick flea – officially called the Candlestick Park Antiques & Collectibles Fair – opened its doors yesterday at 6am and will do so the [...]