4 Best Shopping in Tiburon, The Bay Area

This is the place for spices of all varieties from around the world, from aji amarillo chili to za'atar. The apothecary-like storefront features an aromatic library of loose teas and spices milled in small quantities and prepared in small-batch hand blends to obtain maximum freshness and quality.

Chockablock with handmade guitars alongside vintage classics, this shop is a treat even for those who don't play music. Dozens of guitars varying in size, shape, and color hang from the walls and stand against the polished wood floor. There's an organized beauty to the layout and a comforting sense of musical harmony. You may even enjoy an impromptu concert or workshop.

This store is every child's (and many adults') dream come true, with rows of fresh homemade fudge, barrels of rainbow-colored jelly beans, and neat ribboned boxes of truffles. A train in the window drives figure eights through convincing faux-chocolate mountains and around M&M houses.

Some 200 regional and international wines as well as local Skywalker wines (from George Lucas's ranch) line the walls of this cozy shop, which has an indoor tasting room and outdoor seating for sipping by the glass or bottle.