Meaning “beautiful” in Turkish, Guzel blends traditional and contemporary jewelry designs to produce unique and often one of a kind pieces of wearable art. Designed by owner Semiha Durak and a selection of artists abroad, the jewelry is all hand made by skilled craftsmen in Turkey.

Guzel is also the exclusive U.S. retailer for their Creita line of jewelry, which uses a mesh fabric-like material that can be stretched and shaped into place to create a more personalized look to compliment any outfit. These designs are available with matching earrings, bracelets, and necklaces sets to complete the look and are perfect for any occasion. |Guzel Jewelry Design|

Hours of Operation:
Tues-Sun: 11am – 6pm

Right in the heart of North Beach, participants at this Summertime festival in Washington Square will find live bands and vendors selling food and beverages, all in a nice park setting. Unlike the street fairs in other districts, it’s great to be able to sit down on the grass and bask in the sun while watching the performances. On the streets around the park, open only to pedestrian traffic, you’ll find various arts & crafts booths and beer gardens. Admission is free and the festival runs both Saturday and Sunday. Parking is impossible, using public transit is highly recommended. |Event Site|

Conveniently located on Union Street, this Cow Hollow district boutique features a great selection of apparel, jewelry, and artwork made by emerging designers and artists. Since many of the designers are local, some of their collections are handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces, often limited in production. Best of all, the selection of new products updates on a regular basis, not once per season, so it’s worth while to stop in whenever you happen to be on Union Street. |Mingle Shop|

For the past 33 years, the Union Street Festival has the been the unofficial beginning of Summer for local residents, ushering in longer days of sun and marking an end to the cold temperatures. Open only to pedestrian traffic, the street is filled with booths selling various types of food, local vendors selling their wares and artwork, a few live music stages, a beer garden on nearly every block, and plenty of Marina scenery. This year’s event was particularly warm, and crowded; the beer was ice cold and the food was extra greasy, fried and delicious. Admission is free and the festival runs both Saturday and Sunday. Parking is impossible, using public transit is highly recommended. |Union Street Festival Site|