Christina Campodonico

San Francisco Valencia Street holiday shopping 2023: The most festive shops

From a local literary landmark to a whimsical vintage cookware store, these Valencia Street shops are fabulous for holiday shopping. 

The Fightin’ Irish beat the Warriors for the first time since 2008, spoiling homecoming night at Valley Christian.

You can pay to get into Shack15—but only if a member refers you.

Art from Burning Man finds a new home on JFK Drive, where the 115-foot piece was unveiled Saturday to a crowd of partying families.  


Plus, hair dolls for the dead, a tribute to cable cars, live jazz and an homage to Marvin Gaye.