“Cute shop, affordable clothes. Lots of options for souvenirs. I was disappointed not to find a tiny mug option. They only have large and espresso size but nothing in the middle or a smaller mug that is not medium size. Hard to fly with a huge mug and hard to drink a small cup of tea/coffee in a shot glasses size mug.”
“Amazing little shop on Union St with handmade jewelry! The shop owners are also the absolute best. They fixed up an old bracelet of mine in less than 20 minutes and reinforced it. Absolutely recommend!”
“We just picked up our freshly reupholstered side chairs. They were seriously used as scratching posts by our cats and Heidi did a marvelous job reviving them. They have huge sentimental value to me arriving from Sweden in 1980 with me. Heidi guided us among the variety of materials that "may" hold up to cat abuse but still look nice, she also put on a protective and removeable layer in front where cats tend to concentrate their work. Chairs were completed in good time and for a reasonable price.”
“I had the opportunity to work with Mark Busaca during the late 1990s and early 2000s while helping organize sporting events, including several televised on ESPN and HBO.
Mark designed the event posters and was responsible for creating the VIP experience, and I can honestly say his work was outstanding.
His attention to detail, creativity, and ability to transform a space into a first-class environment was remarkable. The ambience he created for guests and sponsors always elevated the event and left a lasting impression. Mark consistently delivered a polished experience.
I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a gallery experience.”
“I highly recommend doing business with Picks and Treasures at any capacity. Dina, the owner, deeply respects the processes families go through during estate reconciliation/liquidation while honoring the memory of those who have passed. She’s a special person that way. You’re not going to find this with just any business you may come across. If you are looking for help with your own personal estate matters, she’s a business savvy woman who knows values, resale markets and can implement strategies most never think of. Did I say she is an executive level accountant in a prior life? What more can one ask for? I cannot say enough good things about Dina and the services she offers through Picks and Treasures. We are lucky to have her in our community.”
“I love every single item in this store! The owner has terrific, eclectic tastes, so you never know what you'll find here. Wonderful selection of vintage and classically designed toys, collectibles, and antiques. Easily my favorite store in the Bay Area, and a top 10 nationally.”
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
539 Francisco St, San Francisco
Antiques
“We couldn’t be more impressed with the beautiful work on our mid century chairs.Bradd was so wonderful to work with - He was extremely helpful and so kind as we were trying to decide on fabric.Thanks to Bradd’s work our chairs have been brought back to life and look incredible!”
“I went here on Saturday and had a fabulous time getting lost in all the cool stuff they have. The staff were so friendly and helpful! The store is really merchandised well so that I could see everything that the many merchants have! Great bargains”
“Excellent craftsmanship a nod to those of the old days where consistency and quality reign. Kim a man's man, and purveyor of quality and skill. By far one of the best if not the best in his trade. A brilliant and kind man. He excels at his trade and brings it to the top with his expertise and knowledge.”
“This store has RUINED the experience of vintage shopping anywhere else for me due to the quality of items and the taste level in their curation. I always leave with something one of a kind and special… my most loved unique and complimented pieces are from here. Vacation is truly a gem of the city. After hearing about the fire in the shop I was heartbroken!!! Now go get in there, spend ur money, and help them out!!! VACATION I love you seriously”
“I wanted something beautiful and unique to make my tux pop -- here I found a beautiful stickpin that was perfect! I wanted it to shine a bit more, so they cleaned it for no additional cost! They were so nice! This is my favorite shop!”
10AM - 7PM
2633 Taylor St, San Francisco
Antiques
“After traipsing round the Wharf and Pier 39 and finding only generic highly priced crap this shop is a life saver. Don't waste your hard earned vacation and money anywhere else - just head here, satisfy your wants and enjoy the remainder of your vacation happy in the knowledge that you have secured the best choice, the best value and most wide ranging and imaginative selection available in the whole city!”
11AM - 5PM
645 Grant Ave, San Francisco
Antiques
“Awesome shop full of antiques and new stock. Something for everyone. From $1 magnets to $3000 Ming Dynasty furniture and everything in between. 2 floors with lots to see and shop!”
“On a sunny noon, I stepped into this art gallery right beneath the archway of San Francisco's Chinatown. At first, I thought this place was pretty similar to antique markets back in China. But actually, the shop is filled with all kinds of abstract artworks, ranging from furniture and decorations to lighting fixtures. Robert who I believe is one of the owners, was really warm and friendly, and he invited us to stay and chat with him. He told us about the free shipping on purchases and the nice discount offers they had. We happened to be looking for a painting to hang in our home in New Zealand, so that worked out perfectly.
One thing to note is that most artworks in the shop don't have price tags in obvious places. We did wonder for quite a while whether works like the one by Jean-Michel Basquiat Signed Art Prints came with a certification from the Basquiat Estate, or if they really have the special meaning Robert told us about. We even ended up delaying our already-booked dinner because we spent so much time thinking it over. In the end, we made our first purchase that fit our budget perfectly.
Of course, after we receive the painting via the arranged shipping, I will definitely come back to update my review and share my full experience with everyone. Stay tuned, Guys 🫰”
8:30AM - 7PM
430 Grant Ave, San Francisco
Antiques
“This was my second visit to Venezia and interacting with Barak and his staff. I returned after five years, as I was truly impressed with my first visit and purchase of a jade dragon during 2018. I live on the east coast so visiting Venezia in San Francisco is a destination place. I am always amazed by my experience in the galleries and overwhelmed with the quality and quantity of all of their art pieces. Barak has been blessed with a family legacy and he has chosen to bless me as well with his flexibility and generosity, seldom seen with business owners. He has made it possible for me to own art and furniture I could not have imagined. I feel we share a bond and wish him ongoing success with his business endeavors and his personal life. It may be his gift for sharing the feeling of being kindred spirits.”
“Tons of trinkets of all sizes, shapes, colors, and purposes. Not all are Chinese-specific, as there appeared to be several representations from Japan, Korea, and likely other East Asian regions. And, of course, a lot of the items were Americanized in some way. Fun to walk through!”
9:30AM - 5PM
3095 Kerner Boulevard Ste I, San Rafael
Antiques
“This was my first time buying at an auction and it was a great experience. The staff was friendly and very helpful. They explained how the bidding and estimates worked, and made me feel welcome. I had a great day and won a few items. I'm very pleased with my purchases. They even helped load them in my car around the corner. I'll be back!”
10AM - 5PM
910 Lincoln Avenue, San Rafael
Antiques
“First time coming in here and was pleasantly surprised with the selection and prices. Staff were nice and helpful. Couldn't believe they were selling brand new ASICS and Brooks running shoes for $32. Tags still on. What a find, had to get a pair. Thank you!”
11AM - 6PM
1545 Pacific Ave, San Francisco
Antiques
“It's difficult to organize antiques in an appealing way, but STUFF found a happy medium.
They answered my call on a busy day, and we're also helpful in person.”
11:30AM - 5:30PM
2300 Fillmore St, San Francisco
Antiques
“Beautiful - simply enchanting! Creatively curated vintage as well as new items ; from clothing to chocolates with jewelry, pillows, vintage books and tons of Paris souvenirs and artworks!”
“Absolutely beautiful gifts, tablecloth designs, bowls & plates; very tasteful Mediterranean patterns. This place is just like the gift shops we visited in France, Italy and Greece.
Love this place; A+++”