San Francisco · 44 places · 11 districts
Gift and Specialty Shops in San Francisco.
All 44 gift and specialty shops we cover in San Francisco, from Chinatown, Japantown and Hayes Valley, on one map with addresses, hours and directions.
All 44
Gift and Specialty Shops, district by district.
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Glass-and-steel store on Post Street facing the square, selling the full range of Apple products. Its large open plaza makes it an easy meeting point in the district.
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Corner store at Powell and Geary with Animal Crossing, Zelda, Pikmin and Pokémon sections, a wall of amiibo, game demo stations and a kiosk to customize a Switch.
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About 5,000 square feet of goods from San Francisco makers under one roof, set up as a small department store. Locally made gifts, home goods and accessories from dozens of brands.
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San Francisco cutlery shop established in 2005, selling kitchen knives and cutlery. A good stop for cooks already shopping the produce and meat counters nearby.
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Dog bakery and boutique making treats and cakes from healthy ingredients. Note that dogs other than service animals are not allowed inside the building.
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Luggage brand's Hayes Valley store with the full suitcase lineup, plus repairs, same-day foil personalization with a luggage purchase and same-day courier delivery.
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Eyewear retailer's Hayes Street store with walls of frames for prescription glasses and sunglasses, a convenient stop for a quick new pair.
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Eyewear brand's shop for handcrafted optical frames and sunglasses, one of several independent and designer eyewear stores within a block of each other.
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Gear company's shop for camera carry systems, including straps, clips, backpacks and travel bags, with the range on display to try before buying.
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Gift shop for greeting cards and California-themed gifts, a better option than tourist stores for San Francisco souvenirs.
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Gift and home shop listed in the Fillmore directory, near Clay St, with small decor items, jewelry and presents.
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Running store with walk-in gait analysis (no appointments, first come first served) for fitting shoes; weekday lunch hours and weekends are the busiest times.
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Gift shop with Asian-themed gifts for kids and adults, featured by the Union Street Association on its home page.
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Neighborhood florist on Union Street since the 1980s for flowers and arrangements; listed in the Union Street Association directory.
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Shop for well-made travel gear and writing tools, including pens and small accessories that work as gifts for people who travel.
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Dog bakery making cakes, cookies and treats for dogs, one of two dog bakeries on Union Street along with Mishka a few doors down.
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Collectibles shop on the 500 block of Columbus Avenue, listed in the North Beach vintage shopping directory alongside the Grant Ave shops.
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Shop for rock concert posters and music collectibles on Powell Street, listed in the North Beach vintage shopping directory.
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Natural-history curiosity shop selling taxidermy, insect specimens, bones, carnivorous plants and garden tools, plus jewelry and gifts. A San Francisco Legacy Business.
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The bag and technical-apparel maker's headquarters on Rondel Place, an alley off 16th St by Valencia: backpacks, messenger and bike bags, jackets and accessories. Closed 1pm–2pm for lunch.
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Tie-dye shop at Haight and Masonic stocking work from about 175 artists, from shirts and dresses to tapestries. A San Francisco legacy business, now with a second store at Fisherman's Wharf.
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Unofficial welcome center and shop tied to the Counterculture Museum, selling maps, San Francisco gifts, books and keepsakes by local artists. A good first stop for neighborhood history.
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Spiritual goods shop near the Haight and Ashbury corner selling crystals and healing stones, devotional items and international textiles. Browse for incense, tapestries and small gifts.
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Japanese discount variety store in the East Mall with most items about $1.50 to $2.50: housewares, stationery and a big aisle of Japanese snacks and drinks like Pocky, Hi-Chew and Ramune.
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Family-run origami shop on the Buchanan Street pedestrian mall since 1968, selling origami paper from Japan, Thailand and Italy, kits and books, sumi-e supplies and incense, with a small origami gallery.
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Japanese tea shop in the Kinokuniya Building selling teapots, cups and loose-leaf teas from Shizuoka, Kagoshima, Uji and Fukuoka. Staff can explain the regional differences.
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West Mall shop listed under cultural merchandise and pop culture in the Japantown directory. Worth a browse for Japanese gifts and character goods alongside the anime shops nearby.
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Pop-culture and general merchandise shop on the West Mall's upper level, one of several stops in Japan Center for anime goods, figures and character items.
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Toy and character goods shop with two Japan Center locations, one in the West Mall and one in the Kinokuniya Building (1581 Webster St #225). Good for gifts for kids and fans.
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Japanese incense and scent shop in the West Mall, listed in the Japan Center merchants directory. A quiet counter between Nijiya Market and the tea shops on the same level.
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West Mall shop listed in the Japan Center merchants directory, a few doors from Nijiya Market. A browse for Japanese goods and small gifts beyond the big variety stores.
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Specialty tea shop on Grant Ave listed in the Chinatown community directory under tea and tea sets. A focused stop for loose-leaf tea buyers rather than souvenir tins.
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Tea shop with tasting counter selling green, black, oolong and rare teas from China and Taiwan, plus herbs, ginseng and teapots. Has several Grant Ave storefronts; this is the north-end shop.
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Tea shop on lower Grant Ave listed in the Chinatown community directory for loose tea. A convenient tea stop near the Dragon Gate end, a block from Canton Bazaar.
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Large Grant Ave emporium selling jade, porcelain, silk robes, sake and tea sets, Buddhas and some furniture, plus mahjong sets and toys. Worth a full browse for gifts at several price points.
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Long-running Grant Ave shop for kites, toys and games, listed in the Chinatown community directory and open daily. A good stop for families and kid-friendly gifts.
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Art and decor gift shop in the middle of the Grant Ave strip, open early and later than most of its neighbors. Stocks Chinese decorative pieces and souvenirs.
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Art and decor gift shop on Grant Ave listed in the Chinatown community directory, open daily. Stocks Chinese decorative items and souvenirs.
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Art and decor shop at the north end of the Grant Ave gift strip, listed in the Chinatown community directory. Browse for Chinese decorative items and gifts.
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Souvenir store selling discounted jewelry, silk kimonos, paper lanterns and Chinatown keepsakes. A budget stop for small gifts in bulk.
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Low-price shop near the Dragon Gate end of Grant Ave selling traditional clothing, shoes, fans and trinkets. Good for inexpensive souvenirs and dress-up pieces.
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Gift shop on upper Grant Ave listed by the Chinatown Volunteer Coalition as a source for red envelopes. Handy before Lunar New Year or a wedding.
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Stockton Street shop listed by the Chinatown Volunteer Coalition for red envelopes and festival goods. Sits on the residents' shopping street rather than the tourist strip.
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Toy and game shop on lower Grant Ave listed in the Chinatown community directory, open daily. A pop-culture stop among the traditional gift shops near the Dragon Gate end.
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Questions, answered.
Where is the best area for gift and specialty shops in San Francisco?
Chinatown has the most, with 13, followed by Japantown (8) and Hayes Valley (5). Each district page has the full store list with hours and directions.
How many gift and specialty shops does this guide cover?
44, across 11 districts. Every listing has its address and hours and links to the store's own site.
Are these listings kept up to date?
Yes. Every store is re-checked against its own site, brand locator or mall directory at least every six months, and closed stores come off the list.
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Guides that name these shops.
Ferry Building Food Gifts: What to Buy and Where
Chocolate, citrus olive oil, caviar, coffee beans, knives and ceramics from the Ferry Building Marketplace, plus farmers market days and parking validation.
Read guide →Hayes Valley and Fillmore Boutiques: Two Short Walks
Independent clothing, jewelry, perfume and sake shops on Hayes Street and Upper Fillmore, with store hours, parking and where to eat on each of the two walks.
Read guide →
Shopping Near USF: Clement Street & the Upper Haight
A walking guide to shopping around the University of San Francisco: the USF Bookstore, Green Apple Books on Clement Street, the vintage and record shops of the Upper Haight, and where to eat with parents.
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