Specialty · Valencia Street
Paxton Gate
on Valencia St, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Natural-history curiosity shop selling taxidermy, insect specimens, bones, carnivorous plants and garden tools, plus jewelry and gifts. A San Francisco Legacy Business.

Hours
- Monday
- 11am–7pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11am–7pm
- Thursday
- 11am–7pm
- Friday
- 11am–7pm
- Saturday
- 11am–7pm
- Sunday
- 11am–7pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Mission Dolores (11 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- No garage or parking details were found on a loaded page. The 16th St Mission BART station is the closest rail stop; the street is easy to reach from SFO by BART.
- Valencia St shops
- Not verified on a loaded page in this pass.
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Before you go
What are Paxton Gate's hours?
Paxton Gate is usually open Wed–Mon 11am–7pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Paxton Gate?
Paxton Gate is at 824 Valencia St in Valencia Street, San Francisco. It's near Mission Dolores (11 min walk).
Is Paxton Gate open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–7pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Paxton Gate?
The closest option for Valencia Street is No garage or parking details were found on a loaded page. The 16th St Mission BART station is the closest rail stop; the street is easy to reach from SFO by BART.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Muni.
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