Daly City and neighboring Colma have emerged as shopping meccas for San Francisco residents. A combination of plentiful free parking space (compared to the constrained and expensive parking options in San Francisco) and San Mateo County's historically slightly lower state sales tax rateCalifornia City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates – Cities, Counties and Tax Rates – California State Board of Equalization . Boe.ca.gov (June 17, 2013). Retrieved on July 21, 2013. have contributed to this trend. Many big box retailers that are unable to operate in San Francisco due to real estate prices, space restrictions, or political / community opposition have opened stores in the Serramonte and Westlake neighborhoods. Daly City's shopping centers are Serramonte Center and Westlake Shopping Center.
Daly City and neighboring Colma have emerged as shopping meccas for San Francisco residents A combination of plentiful free parking space (compared to the constrained and expensive parking options in San Francisco) and San Mateo County's historically slightly lower state sales tax rateCalifornia City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates – Cities Counties and Tax Rates – California State Board of Equalization  Boecagov (June 17 2013) Retrieved on July 21 2013 have contributed to this trend Many big box retailers that are unable to operate in San Francisco due to real estate prices space restrictions or political / community opposition have opened stores in the Serramonte and Westlake neighborhoods Daly City's shopping centers are Serramonte Center and Westlake Shopping Center