Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOES
Brook's Shoes for Kids
Stylish European and inter esting American brands ar e on
offer here, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
3307 Sacramento St.
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415/440-7599.
www.brooksshoesforkids.com.
Niketown
If it takes a village to shoe y our children, this multilevel giant will fill the
bill.
278 Post St.
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415/392-6453.
www.niketown.com.
Shoe Biz
Think tennis shoes, skate shoes, and bright r ed boots with thick r ubber
soles. This is where area teens find the latest footwear.
1420, 1446, and 1553 Haight St.
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415/
864-0990;
3810 24th St.
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415/821-2528;
877 Valencia St.
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415/550-8655.
www.shoebizsf.com.
Striderite
Comfortable, fashionable shoes for babies, tots, and young kids—in extra-
wide sizes as well.
3555 California St.
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415/751-5444.
www.striderite.com.
SPORTS STUFF
Aqua Surf Shop
A cool sur f shop with two locations in the city
243
.
2830 Sloat Blv d.
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415/242-9283;
1742 Haight St.
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415/876-2782.
www.aquasurfshop.com.
Boardsports S chool
Rent or pur chase y our windsur f boar ds, kitesur f boar d, or
stand-up paddle board here.
1200 Clay St.
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415/385-1224.
www.boardsportsschool.com.
City Cycle
Although mostly for adults, this shop at the corner of U nion Street also
stocks bikes for the younger set.
3001 Steiner St.
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415/346-2242.
www.citycycle.com.
Hi's Tackle Box
This all-purpose supplier of fishing gear was scheduled to mo ve out
of town to South San Francisco after this went to press, but it's still sure to draw enthu-
siasts from around the B ay Area.
40 Chestnut Ave., South San Francisco.
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650/588-1200.
www.histacklebox.com.
Lombardi Sports
This big store stocks clothing and equipment for teens and adults,
with a fe w kids' items as w ell. The good ne ws is v alidated parking underground.
1600
Jackson St.
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415/771-0600.
www.lombardisports.com.
Purple Skunk
The
hot spot for longboar ds, skateboar ds, and sno wboards, with a
helpful yet hip staff.
5820 Geary Blvd.
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415/668-7905.
www.purpleskunk.com.
REI
Nature lovers will be delighted with the S an Francisco branch of this pr eeminent
sporting goods/outdoor adv enture stor e.
840 Brannan St.
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415/934-1938.
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Skates on Haight
A premier site for skates, skateboar ds, and skate r entals.
1818
Haight St.
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415/752-8375.
www.skatesonhaight.com.
Sports Basement
Never mind that signs on the walls still r ead “Frozen Foods”
and “Bakery” at this former militar y PX in the Presidio. This place now stocks the best-
priced selection of sporting goods in town and has a huge parking lot to boot. A second
location is near AT&T Park.
610 Old Mason St.
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415/437-0100;
1590 Bryant St.
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415/437-
0100.
www.sportsbasement.com.
Valencia Cyclery
San Francisco's favorite bicycle shop also has the biggest selection
in town.
1065 and 1077 Valencia St.
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415/550-6600.
www.valenciacyclery.com.
Wise Surfboards
You'll find the biggest collection of sur f stuff her e: short boards,
long boards, wet suits, and some cool clothes.
800 Great Hwy.
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415/750-9473.
www.wise
surfboards.com.
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