18 x Shopping Tips in San Francisco

Explore the best local shops in San Francisco. Whether you’re looking for small boutiques, vintage treasures or local markets, the city has something for everyone. Check out Park Life for fun arts and crafts supplies or head to the Downtown City Farmers Market for fresh products. Check out these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

18 x Best Local Shopping in San Francisco

William Stout Books

Architecture & design

"William Stout Books" in SF is a bookstore that specializes in architecture and design books - a true candy store for the serious building porn fan...

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Byron

Beach

Dec 6, 2025

Mollusk Surf Shop

Surfer vibes and fun apparel

"Mollusk Surf Shop" in SF makes you want to wear the threads they sell for the rest of your life. Such relaxed and comfortable style!

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Brooke

Ekdahl

Dec 6, 2025

The Sword and the Rose

Metaphysical supply shop

"The Sword and the Rose" in San Francisco is a shop that's out of a fairy tale -- it's really a full-on magic store for all your magical supply needs!

002-building
Art & culture
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Marcus

D'Avignon

Dec 6, 2025

Held Over

Vintage clothing

"Held Over" in San Francisco has eclectic and sometimes outlandish clothes on display! You might walk in and find a shirt worn to Woodstock 50 years prior.

026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Marcus

D'Avignon

Dec 5, 2025

Ferry Building

San Francisco's marketplace

The "Ferry Building" is the dominating symbol of San Francisco's port. It's stayed relevant through its markets & you can still catch the ferry and explore!

017-plant-1
Relaxing
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Marcus

D'Avignon

Dec 5, 2025

Amoeba Music

A favorite hangout

"Amoeba Music" is for music aficionados. Vinyl, CDs, videos, whatever... It's more than a music store: it's an institution...

002-building
Art & culture
026-thrift-shop-1
Shopping

by

Kathleen

Messmer

Dec 5, 2025

Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist. Use our app!

Our Spotters' Local Favorites Only. Skip the Tourist Traps.

Find Nearby Spots and Navigate with Ease

Save Your Favorites and See Them on the Map

San Francisco app Home
San Francisco app Home
San Francisco app Map

Be a Traveler, Not a Tourist.

Full access to local favorites.
Zero tourist highlights.

✓ Get to know our Spotters and
♥ their recommendations.

Save your favorites spots

✓ Easy navigation!

San Francisco app Map
Made with the 💚 of 498 Spotters.
Filters
Price
Price