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09, 29, 2007

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Bookstores

 

A Different Light Bookstore

489 Castro Street (between 17th St & 18th St)

(415) 431-0891

A bookstore that caters to the Castro’s gay community.

 

Aardvark Books

227 Church Street (between 15th St & Market St)

(415) 552-6733

Littered throughout the store are shelves of used books (many of which are old and new). Many of these are at least 50% off the cover price.

 

Books Inc.

2275 Market Street (between 16th St & Noe St)

(415) 864-6777

Local neighborhood bookstore run by extremely friendly staff. Great selection of books and a many of them are on sale.

 

Erotica

 

ChapsSF

4057 18th St (between Castro St & Hartford St)

(415) 863-1699

Sells a variety of sex toys from leatherwear, boots and military uniform to dildos, cockrings and lubes. Reasonable prices and friendly customer service.

 

Rock Hard

518 Castro Street (between 18th St & 19th St)

(415) 437-2430  

The place to be for a copious supply of cheap lube.

 

The Gulch
2352 Market St (between 16th St & 17th St)

(415) 934-8524

Go here for lubes, dildos, gay porno and any toys you need your naughty hour.

 

Worn Out West

582 Castro Street (between 18th St & 19th St)
(415) 431-6020

Specializes in leather jackets, camouflage pants, biker boots and used jockstraps.

 

Fashion

 

Aranciatamara

526 Castro Street (between 18th St & 19th St)

(415) 241-9200

Sells quality designer clothing from Italy. Many of which are unique and aren’t sold in other boutiques.

 

Clobba

2265 Market Street (between 16th St & Noe St)

(415) 626-2674

Come here for cheap, trendy and fun clothes. New inventory is always coming in on a weekly basis.

 

De La Sole

4126 18th Street (between Castro St & Collingwood St)

(415) 255-3140

Sells unique handbags from local designer, unique funky shoes and trendy Euro stuff.

 

Entour

3600 16th St (between Castro St & Market St)

(415) 863-9888

Sells cool jackets, t-shirts, hats and belt buckles for men. Their stuff is cheap and affordable.

 

InJeanious Lounge

432 Castro St San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 864-1434  

Found in the heart of the Castro. Specializes in men’s underwear like 2xist, Aussie Buns and Calvin Klein.

 

Michael Bruno

2267 Market Street (between 16th St & Noe St)

(415) 552-3970

A fantastic luggage store, Michael Bruno sells everything you need for travel.

 

My Trick Pony

742 14th St (between Belcher St & Church St)

(415) 861-0595

Sells custom graphic apparel. Also every first Saturday of the month, the store hosts an artist opening.

 

Rolo Market

2351 Market St (between 16th St & 17th St)

(415) 431-4545

A stylish men’s boutique store that sells brands such as G-Star, A.P.C and Filippa K.

 

Sui Generis

218 Church St (between 15th St & Market St)

(415) 436-9661  

One of the few men’s vintage clothing store in the city. Has a great selection of vintage pieces and second hand designer clothing.

 

Gifts

 

Castro Village Wine Company

4121 19th Street (between Castro St & Collingwood St)

(415) 864-4411  

A wine shop that focuses on Californian wines. The people working here are friendly and knowledgeable about their wine. Don’t forget to ask about their tastings.

 

Chocolate on Castro

504 Castro St (between 18th St & 19th St)

(415) 865-5468

Has a classic candy store feel. Sells a variety of chocolates, truffles, candied apples and salt water taffy. Price ranges from reasonable to expensive.

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Given

575 Castro St (between 18th St & 19th St)

(415) 865-0353

A store that specializes in design oriented gifts and products.

 

Joseph Schmidt Confections

3489 16th Street (between Dehon St & Sanchez St)
San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 861-8682

A boutique chocolatier that sells an assortment of chocolaty goodness

 

Kenneth Wingard

2319 Market St (between 16th St & 17th St)

(415) 431-6900

Specializes in home décor, clothing accessories and small gifts. All of their products are stylish, fun and contemporary. They also sell unique T-shirts.

 

Planetweavers Treasure Store

518A Castro Street (between 18th and 18th St)

(415) 575-0240

Gift store for the New Age hippies. Go here for all your Buddhas, incense burners and aromatherapy needs. Also sells random knickknacks like post cards, stuff animals and even a hammock.

 

Swirl on Castro

572 Castro Street (between 18th St & 19th St)

(415) 864-2262

A great neighborhood wine shop that offers tasting events.

 

Under One Roof

549 Castro Street (between 18th St & 19th St)

(415) 503-2300

Sells random knickknacks like candle holders, picture frames, dolls, T-shirts, etc. Completely run by volunteers. All proceeds benefit AIDS Service Organizations in the Bay Area.

 

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