SHOPPiNG
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE to SAN FRANCISCO SHOPPING
SF MERCANTILE
MISSION BICYCLE COMPANY
1698 Haight St.
766 Valencia St.
The vibrant culture of California inspires the gifts and keepsakes at SF Mercantile, located in the heart of the iconic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. Choose from carefully curated — and decidedly not tacky — San Francisco souvenirs, including apparel, ceramics and collectibles, designed by local artists who know and love the Golden State.
Every Mission Bicycle Company bike is designed by its rider and built by hand in the headquarters on Valencia Street, one of the Mission District’s main thoroughfares. Even if you can’t take home a Mission bike of your own, you can still take one for a spin around the city. The $40 daily rental includes a helmet, lights, locks and a messenger bag.
LOCAL TIP: Haight Street has an eclectic array of vintage clothing boutiques, record shops and bookstores that reflect the neighborhood’s independent heritage. Get in the psychedelic spirit at legendary tie-dye shop Love on Haight — its kaleidoscopic rainbow façade is impossible to miss.
LOCAL TIP: While you’re in the neighborhood, pedal over to some of the other boutiques, galleries and shops that line hipster-heavy Valencia Street. Discover taxidermy and terrariums at Paxton Gate and hunt for mid-mod treasures at Harrington Galleries.
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San Francisco is known for its creativity, ingenuity and style, all of which make for some of the best shopping in the world. Discover local art, fashion, food and more as you explore the city’s diverse shopping districts. From charming boutiques to unique specialty shops to world-famous flagship stores, every kind of shopper can find a little piece of San Francisco flavor to take back home. Here are some of our favorite classic and quirky picks you won’t find anywhere else.