Best 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!

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Green Apple Books

Get lost in a real book store

"Green Apple Books" in San Francisco is one of my favorite places to get lost for an afternoon. Unmatched levels of discovery await...

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Beach

Jul 1, 2025

Ocean Aquarium

Hidden fish store

"Ocean Aquarium" in San Francisco is a beautiful fish & aquarium store on the most unremarkable side alleyway you can think of. So glad we found it...

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D'Avignon

Jun 10, 2025

Downtown City Farmers Market

Seasonal delights

The "Downtown City Farmers Market" is a San Francisco market in a historic location. What I like the most about it is the friendliness of the farmers!

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Johnson

Jun 10, 2025

Folio Books

A shop around the corner

"Folio Books" San Francisco is a bookstore I love. There is one word to describe Folio: adorable. It reminds me of the fictional Shop Around the Corner.

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Boltz

Jun 10, 2025

Succulence

A hipster's paradise

"Succulence" is one of my favorite spots along Cortland Ave in San Francisco, it's a paradise for someone like myself who loves all things plants...

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Sommer

Jun 10, 2025

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...

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Beach

Jun 6, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in San Francisco

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

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Brooke

Marcus

You?

Kathleen

Sasha

Byron

Stefanie

Nadine

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Brooke

Marcus

You?

Kathleen

Sasha

Byron

Stefanie

Nadine

Green Apple Books

Get lost in a real book store

Byron

Beach

Ocean Aquarium

Hidden fish store

Marcus

D'Avignon

Downtown City Farmers Market

Seasonal delights

Nadine

Johnson

Folio Books

A shop around the corner

Stefanie

Boltz

Succulence

A hipster's paradise

Sasha

Sommer

William Stout Books

Architecture & design

Byron

Beach

Heading to Shopping?

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Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

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