Nob Hill-Russian Hill

Argonaut Book Shop
786 Sutter Street
+1 415 474-9067
M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa 10AM-4PM
at Jones

The bookshelves here are any war buff's haven, with a treasure trove of books on the history of California and the American West. It also has good collections on the American Civil War, American railroads, regional Americana, antiques and maritime books.

Atelier Des Modistes
1903 Hyde Street
+1 415 775-0545
W-Sa 12PM-8PM
at Green

Bridal gowns and jewelery.

Kissmet
2354 Polk Street
+1 415 931-9979‎
$10
Tu-Su Noon-7PM
Between Union and Green

A cute Asian importer that has great small gifts for children.

Lombardi's Sports
1600 Jackson Street
+1 415 771-0600
M-W 10AM-7PM, Th-F 10AM-8PM, Sa 10AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM
at Polk

A massive sporting goods store, with two floors of merchandise.

Molte Cose
2044 Polk Street
+1 415 921-5374
between Broadway and Pacific

"Molte Cose", or "many things" in Italian, fits the name of this shop. Tons of cool adornments, clothes and accessories.

You Say Tomato
1526 California Street
+1 415 921-2828
Tu-F 10AM-7PM, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM
at Larkin

English food store that will appease the expats.

Candy Darling
798 Sutter Street
+1 415 346-1500
Daily 9AM-5PM
between Taylor & Jones

Unique family-owned chic shop of sweets without the obnoxious chocolate boutique prices. Truffles, caramels, dipped fruits and brittle, to name a few, all made on the premises.

Cris
2056 Polk Street
+1 415 474-1191
M-F 11AM-6:30PM, Sa 11AM-6PM, Su 12PM-5PM
at Broadway

A consignment shop with high-end goods.

HUF
812 Sutter Street
+1 415 674-3744
at Jones

Get your Vans, your Adidas, and your Nikes on at this sneaker shop named after former pro skater Keith "Huf" Hufnagel. This place offers a highly exclusive selection of skater and sports shoes.

Velvet da Vinci
2015 Polk Street
+1 415 441-0109
Tu-Sa 12-6PM, Su 12-4PM
between Broadway and Pacific

Established in 1991, the gallery shows contemporary jewelry by international artists and craft-based sculpture. Housed in an old furniture factory the gallery has 10 exhibitions a year and is a must see for fans of cutting-edge jewelry.