San Francisco

An Aladdin's cave of sequins, flowers, polka dots, ruffles, and ribbons, Ambiance is a girly-girl's paradise. With the help of friendly saleswomen, SF...more

A music junkie's paradise, Amoeba has an encyclopedic selection of new and used CDs, as well as DVDs, music posters, LPs, and 45s. Everyone from pierced club...more

The miscellany of home accessories here includes speckled egg soaps, ornamental leaf-shaped pillows, starfish napkin rings, and lavender-scented natural...more

This charming boutique is designed to encourage browsing, with comfy couches and a coffee table spread with books for flipping through. Fashionable women's...more

Yves Behar designed this inviting space for shop owner Mark Lenox, and he also designed some of the products. These include furnishings from the likes of...more

Founded in 1977 to offer sex information and toys geared toward women, this store is no dimly lit back-alley den. Rather, it's bright, comfortable, and...more

Founded in 1861 by Solomon Gump to introduce Gold Rush parvenus to the decorative arts, the famous Gump's purveys costly, beautiful, and unusual housewares in...more

A great place to get a dress for a warm-weather wedding, Haseena also has quality basics such as sleeveless shirts and lots of girly gifts like patterned...more

More East Village than Mission District, House of Hengst is a true atelier: Peer behind the curtain at the back of the tiny boutique and you might spot...more

This Berkeley temple to bath-time sells bubble bath, lotions, bath salts, scrubs, and an array of soaps as colorful as tropical fish, all natural and locally...more