“The best record store of all time! It used to be a bowling alley – it’s that huge! And they have free shows there Can it get any better than that?” – The Brothers Comatose
Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.
Indie music lovers’ hangout for free live shows & an eclectic stock of new releases & vintage hits.
Casual, fashion, sport-specific & novelty socks for both genders, along with hosiery & leggings.
Ampersand is a hip and modern local flower shop and design studio based in the Mission District.
Minimalist and elegant space showcasing a highly curated selection of vinyl.
Vintage record shop stocking world music, jazz & rare vinyls plus electronics in an informal space.
Funky boutique offering artisanal home goods, bags, accessories & clothing, plus in-store workshops.
Consignment boutique offering vintage & contemporary women’s clothing, jewelry & accessories.
Vintage shop with an offbeat vibe carrying clothing, jewelry & accessories for men & women.
Cool secondhand shop offers vintage apparel & accessories, plus occasional in-store shows.
Emporium with an eclectic inventory including books, clothing, artisanal housewares & furniture.
Handmade, eco-conscious merchandise by independent designers, including lotions, bags & home goods.
Trendy merchant with an upscale vibe buying & selling eclectic vintage fashions.
Music-store chain trading in new & used CDs, DVDs & video games, plus T-shirts & collectibles.
Hip vinyl shop boasts a variety of classic records & listening stations in a compact colorful venue.
This trendy chain provides a variety of women’s designer clothing & accessories in a stylish interior.
Edgy shop filled with a varied selection of club clothes, streetwear & accessories for men & women.
Consignment store with new & used clothing, shoes & accessories, including brand-name items.
Wonderland SF is a gallery and boutique that showcases the work of local fashion designers, painters, and photographers.
Store established in 1976 carrying CDs, DVDs & LPs of roots music such as folk, gospel & zydeco.
Record store in the Lower Haight specializing in house, techno and disco music.
Surfing institution provides boards, apparel, gear & accessories in a cheerful, modern interior.
Established footwear shop sells modern designer shoes for men & women in a minimalist snug interior.
An inviting shop stocked with relaxed independent & name-brand fashions for men & women.
Opened in 1979, this shop carries a variety of jeans & corduroys, plus tops, jackets & accessories.
Independent record store known for its selection of obscure titles & on-site music performances.
“Our favorite place to shop in San Francisco is Paxton Gate.” – Pity Party
Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.
“The Darkside Initiative is our favorite place to shop in San Francisco” – Same Girls
Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.
“[It] has a beautiful vintage collection and occasionally throws shows” – Secret Secret
Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.