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Christmas shopping in San Francisco: Best places to buy gifts

Shoppers in Union Square cross the street.
Shoppers walk on Geary Street near Union Square in San Francisco. | Source: Jason Henry for The Standard
By The Standard Staff

There’s nothing quite like the holiday season in San Francisco.

The Standard has put together a series of guides to help shoppers navigate neighborhoods and what to buy in 2023. Our reporters created guides for shopping in specific neighborhoods from the Marina to Chinatown and for San Francisco-only gifts.

Where To Shop in San Francisco

A giant Nutcracker statue stands at the entrance of a shop, which sells artisan-crafted copper vases, bowls and plates from Mexico.
Source: Christina Campodonico/The Standard

The Most Festive Shops on Valencia Street

A visual that includes a person's hands making a clay pot, three shelves of colorful vases and graphic colored circles.
Source: Courtesy Heath Ceramics

Your Local Business Holiday Shopping Guide

The entrance to a store shows hanging woks and pans, kitchen tools, postcards and paper lanterns.
Source: Julie Zigoris/The Standard

Where To Buy Gifts in San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide

A woman looks out from a blue storefront onto Union Street in San Francisco, California.
Source: Christina Campodonico/The Standard

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Shopping on Union Street

Oracle Park as seen from the stands.
Source: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Perfect Holiday Gifts for San Francisco Lovers

People walking the aisle of Daiso while shopping.
Source: Juliana Yamada for The Standard

10 Great Holiday Gifts You Can Find at Stonestown Galleria

A woman in a black long-sleeved shirt holds up a bolt of fabric that has images of San Francisco printed on it, with a wall of fabric behind her.
Source: Julie Zigoris/The Standard

Downtown San Francisco Still Has Great Places To Shop

Done Shopping? Have a Drink and See Some Sights

10,000 origami paper cranes decorate the branches of Grace Cathedral's "World Tree of Hope."
Source: Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard

See San Francisco’s Most Spectacular Holiday Trees

A lineup of holiday-themed cocktails, including drinks in brass martini glass, a Santa-shaped mug, and a cup with Santa wearing a hula skirt.
Source: Courtesy the Vault Garden

The Ultimate Guide to Magical Holiday Bars

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Holiday ShoppingHolidaysJapantownLifeShoppingStonestown GalleriaUnion Square