Must-see shopping in The Bay Area

  • Gypsy Rosalie's

    North Beach & Chinatown

    Costuming is a competitive sport in SF, and Rosalie's will help you find a head-to-toe ensemble that will have the whole city gagging on your glamour…

  • Mission Cannabis Club

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    A pot dispensary with a great reputation for customer service and a wide range of products, from flowers to edibles, vapes to tropical rubs. The trippy…

  • Y & I Boutique

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    When Marina girls need an outfit that won't break the bank, they shop Y & I for their cute dresses, priced at $50 to $200, by brands including Everly and…

  • Afikomen Judaica

    Berkeley

    This store boasts one of the most voluminous collections of Jewish gifts, souvenirs and general tchotckes (trinkets) anywhere. Need something religious,…

  • McMullen

    Oakland

    McMullen is a mainstay of the Oakland fashion scene, boasting labels like Hozen, Clyde, Staud and Ulla Johnson. The selection of shoes, bags, dresses,…

  • Benefit

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Founded in San Francisco by twin sisters, Benefit offers memorably named makeup – Brow Zings, Ooh La Lift – that draws a cult following. They also offer…

  • Aggregate Supply

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    Wild West modern is the look at Aggregate Supply, purveyors of California-cool fashion and home decor. Local designers and indie makers get pride of place…

  • Umami Mart

    Oakland

    We love stores with a niche, and Umami Mart has one very well covered: Japanese barware, kitchenware and related home decor. Look: if you're gonna serve…

  • Temescal Alleys

    Oakland

    These two pedestrian-friendly alleyways run by buildings located inside former horse stalls dating from the early 20th century, when horse-drawn trolleys…

  • Amoeba Music

    Berkeley

    If you’re a music junkie, you might plan on spending a few hours at the original Berkeley branch of Amoeba Music, packed with massive quantities of new…

  • Jack's

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Jack's dresses Marina dudes in vintage, screen-printed T-shirts, emblazoned with the logos of Bay Area sports teams, present and past, from the A's to the…

  • Books Inc

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    One of the city's best remaining independent bookstores, Books Inc carries new-release hardcovers, good fiction, extensive magazines and travel books…

  • Down Home Music

    Berkeley

    North of Berkeley, this world-class store for roots, blues, folk, country, jazz and world music is affiliated with the Arhoolie record label, which has…

  • University Press Books

    Berkeley

    Across the street from campus, this academic and scholarly bookstore stocks works by UC Berkeley professors and other academic and museum publishers, with…

  • Castro Farmers Market

    San Francisco

    Find local and organic produce and artisan foods at moderate prices, plus charmingly offbeat folk music March through December.

  • Moe’s Books

    Berkeley

    A long-standing local favorite, Moe’s offers four floors of new, used and remaindered books for hours of browsing.

  • East Bay Booksellers

    Oakland

    This well-stocked indie bookstore has a full calendar of events, including author readings, book signings and live music.

  • Toss Designs

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    If you've bought too much and need an extra bag, but you can't bear schlepping an ugly disposable carry-on, Toss has you covered with a good selection of…

  • Santana Row

    San Jose

    Santana Row is a mixed-use space west of downtown with upscale shopping, dining and entertainment along with a boutique hotel, lofts and apartments…

  • Rabat

    San Francisco

    Raise your style game without sacrificing function with help from high-end European and local designers – some of whom work in-store. The owner hits…

  • Bella Vita

    Oakland

    This much loved boutique always showcases local and independent designers. Dresses are fun and flow-y, sold alongside tasteful bags and accessories. Bella…

  • Helpers Bazaar

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    This 100%-for-charity boutique features accessories, candles, stuffed animals and other items crafted by artists with developmental disabilities. If you…

  • Rasputin

    Berkeley

    Part of a San Francisco chain of music stores, this large space is full of new and used CDs, vinyl and DVD movies.

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