Ask anyone in San Francisco about the best places to shop and Hayes Valley is bound to come up. Hayes Valley stores cater to all types and won't disappoint anyone looking for a session of retail therapy. This boutique-heavy neighborhood is a vibrant, walkable district of small businesses, chic shops and sensational dining that's all just steps away from San Francisco City Hall and world-class arts institutions like the SF Opera, SF Ballet and SFJazz Center.