Shop Castro
Bookstores
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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575 Castro St (between 18th St & 19th St)
(415) 865-0353
A store that specializes in design oriented gifts and products.
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
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.
572 Castro Street (between 18th St & 19th St)
(415) 864-2262
A great neighborhood wine shop that offers tasting events.
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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