You will discover this store if you've strayed a few blocks from Chinatown, North Beach, or…read moreBroadway. The products are everything you've ever seen online, and more. Just in, a delicious new backpack, shrimp color, sort of pinkish orange. Of course I need a third backpack. They come in many sizes. You'll also find camping gear, such as clothing, & switchblades behind the counter. Lots of varied sizes & colors of accessory pouches & fanny packs, aka hip packs. I'd reference the store name again, but can't find the appropriate keyboard for those "a"s. Anyway, worth a detour for sure.

I had a great experience shopping here for a gift! It can be…read morechallenging to pick the right present, but Dash was really helpful and knowledgeable answering all my product questions. He was able to recommend the perfect option, even helped match a discontinued color for me! The store is well organized and had a great selection, they even had a customizing and repair setup. It was a warm, friendly well run store!

I like REI. I am a member of the co-operative. That also makes me feel better about looking at…read moreitems, if I buy from the same company but online. (I regard it as wrong to go a store to check out the prospective purchase, then complete the deal with a rival; that's just me). I am not sure if they guarantee it, but I also have not found much of a difference if any in the cost. I write also to vouch for the quality of REI branded gear. I have not been disappointed. Their stuff is as good as any rivals. They seem to offer it for less as well. The other experience I have had is with returns. They live up to their reputation, which is positive. REI and Nordstrom are better than any other retailer. Their staff must be selected as polite or trained to offer exemplary customer service. Of this type of store, REI is my favorite. This specific venue also seems new, even though it is not.

The service by Harsh in the shoe department was outstanding! He did try to sell me on two hiking…read moreshoes that were staff picks that I tried on but didn't get. He was super patient with me as I tried on about 5 different pairs of shoes until I found a pair of Keen's. Parking lot in back of store. Be careful of locking your scooter/bike outside. I was leaving the store and a guy was using electric saw to take a scooter. Security guard just came out and said bro what are you doing?! He rode off into the streets with that scooter.

Patagonia is the best! I love their integrity and policy regarding environmental ethics, and…read moresourcing products. They also have resale stuff, gently used, and some in store clearance racks, where the deals are over the top. At the SF location they have fabulous store clerks, Paul was so helpful, a natural educator, super kind, he was with me all the way to figure out my needs. He made a wide variety of suggestions for gifts. No snobbery here from any of the staff, as with some high end shops. I will go back time and time again, even though the drive to this shop is 1.5 hours away. I got some good deals as Xmas gifts, and had a wonderful time wandering that part of town for a bite to eat too!

We stopped by to do a little shopping on our way back to the hotel. Saw some really nice jackets,…read morebut I realized I have too many jackets at home and I live in SoCal where the temps are consistently in the 70's. So, I ended up with a cute little flat bottom tote bag and the foodie sidekick bought a new hat. Friendly staff, great products, and they gave us a sticker with our purchase. All was well in our world.

OMG this location knows their stuff when it comes to boot fitting. Josh took serious time to work…read morewith me and get me in the right fit. Their selection of styles is immense even during their show sale! I am thrilled and learned so much about boot care.

Lot's of good choices here for any sport and there are some deals to be had here…read more All the nice quality gear here. Look for the plentiful SALE signs. Bicycles: prices start kinda high for an entry level Mountain Bike. Customer service: cool and knowledgable. Tip: there is a sale rack for clothing in the back. Many racks. Tip #2: park across the street in the covered parking area for the mall. Look for the 24 Hour fitness sign garage.

We recently did a two day trip in the Sierras. WOW! It was an amazing experience. Guided and…read moresupported backpacking is the best way to learn - or discover new area. They had all the gear (we had some but a few things we didn't, and they had, and those that did not have gear, they were set up 100%). We had a mixture of individuals - so with backpacking experience and for some it was their first time. The team guides were awesome - they were aware of how everyone was doing and provided options for paths or when the group wanted to take a break. They provided information on the area we were in - including entertaining stories. The camping spot was remote and beautiful - right in the edge of the lake. The evening campfire was enjoyable. We had a great group of people and remain in contact with them. If you want to go off the beaten path, see the beauty in our own backyard that not many see, and learn how to backpack - DO AN EXPEDITION. It is worth it with what you'll come away with!.

From the owner: Backpacking guide and outfitting service based out of Northern California guiding trips into the…read moreSierra Nevada mountains along with coastal regions. Our trips include all gear, food, and logistics so that you can just show up and enjoy the wilderness.

Really cute store with all the classic anime represented! They had an entire wall of stickers and…read morepins to choose from. Saw some Pokemon pins and Naruto stickers that stood out to me. Most pins were $10 Other home decorations, trinkets, graphic tees, and knives also available here

The only place in San Francisco for quality knives and swords. Friendly staff, great experience…read more Grateful they are so customer focused. Thank you

Super helpful friendly staff. Happy to be able to shop at brick and mortar store as none in Las…read moreVegas (although 99% of my purchases have been online anyway) In addition to stocking regular merchandise available online, there is a large variety of which is also available online, there is a large selection of one of a kind color combo items. Cotopaxi uses dead stock to create new unique pieces. Recommend!

Great location and in interesting area with lots of good food options. I bought an item online and…read morewas wrong size and the staff helped me exchange it for correct size. I was also able to pick up a nice travel backpack at a good price. Will have to come back here again.

Want to get a gift or souvenir that says San Francisco on it like a T-shirt for someone you know…read morewho happens to cheer against all the San Francisco sports teams? There are a few options available and one place where people from all around the country and around the world come get their San Francisco related gifts it's The Wharf Store. Inside the Wharf Store you will find T-Shirts with some cheesy and interesting slogans and hooded sweaters with San Francisco spelled out across the chest area with different style of fonts along with the different designs of Golden Gate Bridge and cables cars. There is something for everyone inside if you're looking for that mug for mom and dad and the toy for the kids. There is the bottle opener keychain for the beer and also cups with San Francisco printed on the outside. I was trying to find the flag for the city of San Francisco but no cigar ( I bet you half of San Francisco couldn't describe the flag of the City of San Francisco). Come here for what it's worth at The Wharf Store. Come get your SF tourist trap "souvenir " like a bottle opener that's says San Francisco to open your "beer" this store is located in the Wharf a few blocks from the "Pier" so come get your SF logo fleece jacket and other tourist trap "gear" Meet people from around the world like the French tourists who "appear" in San Francisco in the Summer in the month of August every "year"there is also the only San Francisco In- N- Out Burgers to get animal style across the street which is very "near" so come enjoy the San Francisco Tourist Trap vibe and the fun "atmosphere "

Went in there to buy some souvenirs and the small Asian lady…read more(I can say that because I'm Asian) was so rude. She followed me around the store and made me pull out my receipt to prove I bought clothes in another store that I brought in (bagged) age also followed my fourteen year old daughter around and told us next time we can't bring bags in from Other stores. I'm so confused. She was so rude.

In the corner of an otherwise packed Ghirardelli Square, one can find this gem…read more For whatever reason, the store was empty when we waltzed in. And, over the course of the 20 minutes we spent, only six to ten people seemed to wander in and out. Which is a real shame. We spend the better part of our time saying, "Ooohh, look at this" and "Oh my, this would be great for Todd, Adam, Matt." We ended up buying several random items. It's the sort of place where you will find eclectic things, for the eclectic people in your life. Like awesome music references. Rock & Roll, particularly. And if you don't have eclectic people in your life, this place will probably be a quick study. But it is definitely worth a peruse, and definitely a nice alternative to the crazy lines of the brewery, and all the chocolate related material. Customer service was pretty minimal. Never asked if we needed any help (and remember, we made a full tour of the place over the course of 20 minutes).

While looking for gifts, I wandered into the west plaza of Ghirardelli Square. There I found the…read moreJackson&Polk shop. Jackson and Polk intersection in lower Nob Hill is in my neighborhood, so of course I had to check it out. Loads of backpacks from Swedish brand (which I am never sure I pronounce correctly?) FjallRaven. There is the local hat company Goorin with cute caps. Jewelry, scarves, books, knick knacks and decorative items. Great name for the shop. Great assortment of gifts. Look for the Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace and you'll see the shop just next door.