14 Best Shopping in Cow Hollow, San Francisco

Gadgets and home accessories with a sleek modern design are imported from all over Europe and Japan and sold at this charming store in a courtyard off Union Street. Among the eye-catching items are a Mies cuckoo clock and a wine rack made of leather loops.

Located a few blocks off of Union Street, this shop's name perfectly sums up how in vogue its selection of women's clothing is. The boutique keeps thing edgy and comfortable but never veers too far in either direction for stylish tops, pants, skirts, dresses, and even colorful cardigans. It is without question a San Francisco favorite for contemporary, fun, but functional designs.

This yoga-inspired company makes all kinds of athletic gear out of Luon fabric—it's nonchafing, moisture-wicking, preshrunk, and best of all it can be washed in warm water. The pants have a rep as the best thing in town for a yogi's derriere.

Filled with bright dresses and patterned tops, this Cow Hollow beacon of style has a real Californian feel. Designers both local and from Southern California are represented, and the owner and her staff are happy to help you match things, including earrings and sweaters and jeans and simple T-shirts.

Button-down sweaters, lace-trimmed dresses, sunhats, sequined leashes—who knew dogs could dress this well? This shop also sells gourmet canine cookies.

Cow Hollow's go-to wine boutique is much more than "the wine shop" co-founded by Governor Gavin Newsom in the early 1990s (when he was 26 years old). A nice selection of imported wines complements the well-priced, well-stocked collection of hard-to-find California wines, creating one of the city's strongest wine rosters. Noe Valley has a sibling store.

Not much in Cow Hollow's retail scene has been around since the 1970s except this venerable luxury shoe store. Fine Italian leather shoes for men and women are the specialty, from sleek pumps to sharp flats, along with trendy, upscale sneakers and sandals. Designer sunglasses and handbags are also sold, so shoppers can look suave from head to toe.

Located around the city, this small group of markets presents a terrific selection of gourmet foods and high-quality artisanal food and drink products. Paninis, baguettes and espresso drinks are also available for hungry Union Street shoppers. However, it's best known for the extensive selections of craft spirits and cocktail ingredients, making this the shopping headquarters for San Francisco's home bartenders.

This hip, creative store features an interesting mix of Japanese items like bento boxes, along with stylish, useful gear for the creative professional set like travel tumblers, journals, and various kinds of bags for everything from hiking trails to working from a coffee shop.

This local favorite prides itself on its selection of rare gemstones, such as golden sapphires and violet tanzanite. Custom work is a specialty: the no-pressure design consultants are happy to discuss how to make the jewelry of your dreams a reality.