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Shopping
All those rustic dens, well-stocked spice racks and fabulous outfits don't just pull
themselves together - San Franciscans scour their city for it. Eclectic originality
is San Francisco's signature style, and that's not one-stop shopping. But consider
the thrill of the hunt: while shopping in SF, you can watch fish theater, make
necklaces from zippers and trade fashion tips with drag queens.
Pre-Shopping Planning
Before you browse, check Urban Daddy ( www.urbandaddy.com ) for store openings and
events, Thrillist ( www.thrillist.com ) for guy gifts and gadgets, Refinery 29
( www.refinery29.com ) for sales and trends, and Daily Candy ( www.dailycandy.com ) for
SF finds and deals. Factor non-refundable SF city and CA state sales taxes into your shop-
ping budget - combined, they tack 9.5% onto purchase prices.
Retail Hotspots
The Marina Date outfits, girly accessories, wine and design along Union and Chestnut
Sts.
Downtown & SoMa Global megabrands upstaged by offbeat boutiques and a leather fet-
ish superstore that outsizes Levi's, Gap and Apple flagships.
Japantown Zen design, kawaii stationery, collectible toys, Harajuku fashion and anime.
The Mission Bookstores, local design collectives, artisan foods, art galleries, hipster tees,
vintage whatever.
The Haight Music, vintage, goth gifts and skate gear line Haight St.
Hayes Valley Local designers, decor, food and shoes flank Hayes St.
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