There's no better way to enjoy a San Francisco morning than strolling this gourmet marketplace in the newly renovated Ferry Building and snacking your way through breakfast or lunch. Tasty tenants include many of the best of Northern California's gourmet bounty: Cowgirl Creamery's Artisan Cheese Shop, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Recchiuti Confections (amazing!), Scharffen Berger Chocolate, and Wine Country's gourmet diner Taylor's Refresher.

An added bonus and San Francisco favorite is the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market, which moved here from across the street when the building reopened. Every Saturday from 8am to 2pm, Tuesday from 10am to 2pm, and Thursday from 3 to 7pm, Northern California fruit, vegetable, bread, dairy, and flower vendors join local restaurateurs in selling fresh, delicious edibles to throngs of local chefs, gourmands, and tourists. You can also pick up locally made vinegars and oils -- they make wonderful gifts. Drop in on Sunday from 8am to 2pm for the new gardener's market, which focuses on plants but also has a bit of produce. Even when the market's closed, the glistening Ferry Building is now a worthy stop thanks to its new restaurants and shops.