It's seems I have to play tourist and tour guide on some holiday weekends. People I talk to from…read morearound the United States and the world seem to have a confusion when it comes to the term " The Bay". You see I met people from Montego Bay and Green Bay and some are even confused at Fisherman' Wharf when they think Monterey Bay aquarium is in the San Francisco. The term the Bay seems like catch all marketing term for the region surrounding San Francisco. I make sure if it's in San Francisco not to use the term the Bay to cause any mass confusion. I was born and raised in San Francisco simple and plain. So when I went The Bay store at Fisherman Wharfs it was in the city and county limits of San Francisco. The Bay is a store which serves souvenirs of all things San Francisco. This store has NBA, NFL, MLB licensed merchandise which some souvenir stores don't carry. They also have ironic T-shirts and clothing along with refrigerator magnets. You can also find different types of hats along with housewares that have San Francisco on the logo. This is a good place to check out if you are looking for San Francisco related merchandise. What you won't find any other shirts or merchandise from any Bay Area city other than San Francisco. You won't see a shirt that says Oakland or any other surrounding cities. So if anybody is flying to the Super Bowl in 2026 it's not in San Francisco and definitely do not fly to the Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and remember you are miles away. The closest airport to the Super Bowl would be San Jose Mineta Airport because the 49ers Levi's stadium is in the Bay ( not Green Bay) in Santa Clara. The term which is confusing to reference about San Francisco is the term "Bay" is a construct catch all term for the surrounding cities which is often lost in translation if it's attached to another place like "Monterey" inside the store you will see lots of San Francisco items on " display" people think San Francisco its Halloween every time because the people wear the Halloween colors of the SF Giants gear "everyday " The store named The Bay is located in San Francisco and not the Monterey Old Fisherman's "Wharf " the term The Bay just got out of control and just " morph" into people thinking just because you are next door or a few miles away you are on the" turf " in San Francisco the best city on " earth"

BE VERY CAREFUL shopping here. I just got back from visiting the area. They have a ton of different…read moresouvenirs, and unfortunately, I did not have a lot of time to spare in the store. The trolley was leaving at 8p, and if you look at my receipt, you'll see I left the store at 8p. I wondered why my price was spool much. Granted, I had purchased some items to take back home, but I did not see where I spent $100 (another receipt is not included). Once I made it back to my hotel room, I was able to look at my gifts and receipt. The 420 gift I purchased for someone on 4/20 was not on my receipt. I looked at the barcode and found a sticker covering the barcode for a "denim xs" for $36.99. The sticker was on the item PERFECTLY covering the original barcode. Please, PLEASE be careful shopping at this store. I assume with this being a high visited tourist area; this is something that happens at the store. So sad, and I am disputing this with my credit card company

Cool souvenir shop in Chinatown....hence the name, haha. They have loud music bumping, and so many…read morecool items inside!!! Alright prices, too. Come check it out!

I liked how many magnets were available including one that said San Francisco - Chinatown…read more Interestingly, they had souvenirs from many countries that are unrelated to San Francisco, California, the United States, or China, or Chinatown SF, such as scarfs from soccer teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina or Türkiye, or chopsticks imported from Japan and made in Japan, not China. However, I believe their prices were reasonable for a souvenir shop in a touristy city in a touristy area. The staff were helpful and the store itself was clean and well organized. It was pretty small though, which is usual for any San Francisco unit. Overall, I think it is a good place to shop for souvenirs, although not all products are related to the area or the local culture.

This is aVery clean and a lot of nice souvenirs gift shop. I was looking for the gifts for my…read morefamily and friends when I go to San Francisco, I found everything in this store. It was saving so much time.

This is just a review for the space itself. There's only like a handful of shops left here, but the…read moreoriginal architecture is still notably pretty. I came here many years back when it was a very lively place, but it is no longer this today. Maybe something new will come up, but will have to wait and see. There's plenty of two-seat dining tables to have lunch here and it still has public access, so you're welcome to walk through the main two floors. Security and cleaning staff are still very much visible at this center. Just zero shopping vibes unfortunately.

Crocker Galleria is such a nice spot in downtown SF! I love the open, airy vibe and the natural…read morelight from the glass ceiling, it feels relaxing just walking through. Great mix of cafés, local shops, and lunch spots. Super convenient if you're working or hanging out nearby!

I have been coming to this little gift shop for many years, to find little nick nacks as gifts I…read moregive to friends and my clients. The owner has always been nice and if I pay cash, she gives me a bit of a deal in appreciation of me being a regular customer. I like to get small, reasonable mementos here, from small Chinese coins, figurines, to nice little wall hangings and luxurious Pashmina and Cashmere Shawls/Scarfs. Although her selection is eclectic and not the largest, and the presentation in this small space is lacking, She always has some of the best prices of like items in other Tourist Trap stores on the main drag on Grant Avenue. Check it out and give it a try!

I was walking around Chinatown late at night and outside of the store we were greeted by the…read moresweetest cat I've ever seen. I followed it inside and we were surprised with a great selection of various types of souvenirs. They have everything from blind boxes to clothes. This sweet kitty even convinced me to get the Peppa pig stickers that was in the corner of the room. 10/0 great customer service thank you kitty!

This is a cute souvenir store in Chinatown! They have clothing and beautiful trinkets!! Definitely…read morerecommend. The woman who owns the store is super nice, too!

This is a huge trading bargain store. It's never ending!…read moreYou can find anything here. From toilet paper, tooth brush, bowls, tumbler, pencils, light bulb, lighter, underwear, luggage, toys, chairs, incenses, etc. It's actually overwhelming. It's like Costco, you lose sense of time in there. They had a sister store across the street but they closed it down and combined every thing here now. Came in here looking for bowls to replace our old ones, as some of them have chips on them. My mom didn't like any of them. And their price is high. Found the same bowls for $2 cheaper around the corner. I remember coming here when I was a little girl with my dad, he would purchase a toy for me each time we visit. Ofc I don't have them anymore. But I would play with them until they die on me or it breaks. I also bought a red mini broom/dust pan set for $10.99 few years back. It works so well! Light weight and sturdy. Used it at my work because the brooms we had there was extremely heavy. They have some value bargains definitively worth your buck. Instead of paying $5 for superglue, it's $2.49. Like most shops, they do not accept returns. Exchanges only. It's family own like most shops in CT, they're all really nice. I think the daughter in law runs the cashier, she speaks English and Chinese.

I have been coming here for many years. I can remember when this store used to be Woolworths. I…read morethink this is the largest discount store in China Town. It has tons of stuff! Last time I was here I bought a nice black synthetic back pack for under $20. I have also bought household items, tools, bamboo mats, photo frames, clothes hangers, figureines, paint brushes and plants through out the years. This place is great if you need to pick up some really cheap stuff. It's nice that this place is located in the quieter part of China Town away from the crowds.

STAY AWAY!! She…read morejust talks colorfully and CHEATS you. She told a story about an antique which we believed and bought it for $25. Down the road we found the same item in bulk at $10. When we went back she was angry and talked to us very rudely and she even told us, you guys just paid a couple of bucks more, don't worry!!! We were very disappointed by her attitude. Not only that the item we purchased is of very poor quality , it already caught RUST and is fading. Very bad experience ruined the whole China town experience for us. She is just sweet as long as you buy something.

Buyer beware. I bought a red jade bracelet and down the street I found the same one for 1/2 the…read moreprice. I returned to this store within a hour and asked to return my items. I told her I found them for 1/2 price. She said "oh no returns". "I have a sign". She pointed it out. It was hanging on the wall underneath and mixed in with about 15 other items. The sign was about 2 inches by 8 inches. I told her she didn't say anything when I was making my purchase or point out the sign. This woman is very dishonest. Do not shop here. The moral is when buying an item in China Town go to every store for a price check and then return to the one with best price. Because the prices are very variable!