DK Travel : San Francisco : Southern Neighborhoods : Shopping

A Different Light Bookstore

Probably the world’s most complete gay and lesbian bookstore, from art and photography books to novels, poetry, gift cards, and periodicals.
Astrid’s Rabat Shoes

If walking the steep city streets is challenging your footwear, this Noe Valley shop can fit you with a new pair of sturdy, comfortable walking shoes in the very latest style.
Botanica Yoruba

The Santeria religion is the faith of many Latinos, and this shop caters to their ritualistic and spiritual needs. An array of potions and powders, candles and icons.
Brand X Antiques

The gay couple who own this shop have a discerning and humorous eye. In addition to baubles and furniture, the collection also features tongue-in-cheek vintage homoerotica.
Ed Hardy San Francisco

Without a doubt the premier antiques shop in town, featuring beautiful 18th- to 19th-century European masterworks, and Oriental pieces from as early as the Shang Dynasty (1500 BC). The building itself is also a treat.
Encantada Gallery

New shops open on lively Valencia Street almost monthly. This one specializes in Mexican folk art – Talavera pottery, textiles, religious icons, paper goods, and woodcarvings.
Jeremy’s

A fabulous discount clothing boutique for men’s and women’s fashions. Labels include Prada, Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, and more – all at reduced prices.
Oya Nike Cultural

As intriguing a selection of African masks and carvings as you’re likely to find, along with incense, candles and powders. Spiritual readings also available.
Skechers

This vast store is a prime example of the discount emporiums up and down the Mission. If it’s trendy running or walking shoes you’re after, this is the place to find them.
Tibet Shop

In business for at least 40 years, it features a wide and colorful selection of merchandise from Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan – clothing, jewelry, artifacts, art – at very reasonable prices.