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Shopping on Hayes Street: Great Local Finds

Inside Reliquary boutique on Hayes Street, with racks of clothing, shelves of accessories, eclectic artwork, and a tall indoor plant adding warmth to the space.

Photo Credits: @reliquarysf and @metiersf

Hayes Street blends independent boutiques, design-forward home stores, and cult fashion brands, all fostered by the neighborhood’s walkable blocks and thriving café culture.

Reliquary

Vintage and modern fashion merge with at this popular boutique with thoughtful home goods and apothecary picks. They carry a broad mix of labels—365+ designers—spanning jewelry, scarves, eyewear, handcrafted ceramics, small-batch fragrance, and curated, vintage-found pieces.
Visit at: 544 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Metier

Specializes in gorgeous, finely curated jewelry, blending antique estate pieces (late 1700s–early 20th century) with handmade contemporary and modern works by independent designers.
Visit at: 575 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Azil Boutique

This small, carefully curated shop sells dainty jewelry, accessories, and handmade goods—known for pieces that “sell out quickly.”
Visit at: 451 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Cotton Sheep

This family-run boutique in Hayes Valley that specializes in high-quality Japanese apparel, accessories, and home goods. You’ll find a curated mix of rare denim labels like Kapital, jewelry from Masato, crafted bags from Porter, hand-made baby socks and bandanas, and more.
Visit at: 572 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Fiddlesticks

A cheerful and well-stocked children’s boutique filled with colorful clothing, toys, and books, blending playful design with practical, durable quality.
Visit at: 540 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Minimal

Offers a curated range of Scandinavian-inspired rugs and home goods, from furniture and lighting to ceramics, tableware, and textiles. Features a huge selection of sustainable Swedish rugs from brands like Pappelin.
Visit at: 364 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Bulo Shoes

Bulo Shoes carries artisan footwear you won’t usually find in big-box stores — handmade shoes and boots from Italy, Spain, Japan, and small U.S. makers like Cydwoq and Yuko Imanishi, as well as well-made classics like Blundstone.
Visit at: 418 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Paolo Shoes

Specializes in handmade Italian leather footwear for men and women—boots, oxfords, sneakers—crafted by master artisans using premium material
Visit at: 524 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Orange Bird

Curated items for the home (kitchenware, décor, plants), paper goods (greeting cards, journals, art supplies), bath & body pieces, and seasonal objects—all selected for design, quality, and charm
Visit at: 564 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Industry of All Nations

Ethically made apparel and accessories using materials like organic cotton, alpaca fibers, recycled fabrics, and natural dyes. Sourced from communities globally to preserve traditional methods,
Visit at: 528 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Aviator Nation

This Venice Beach-based brand offers vintage-inspired hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, and casual wear for men, women, and kids, all with signature stripes and laid-back California flair.
Visit at: 520 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

VRAI

This popular boutique offers beautifully designed, chic, lab-created diamonds and fine jewelry. Engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, and custom design options.
Visit at: 450 Hayes St C-1, San Francisco, CA 94102

Faherty San Francisco

The Hayes St. outpost of this brand offers a relaxed mix of men’s and women’s apparel in natural fabrics, displayed in a coastal-inspired space accented with surfboards and warm wood details
Visit at: 542 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder’s Hayes Valley location offers curated men’s apparel and upscale accessories, complete with in-house tailoring, private appointments, and a stand-out footwear and collaborations selection.
Visit at: 590 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

DUER

DUER stocks performance denim, No Sweat pants, and stretch canvas clothing—gear designed to move comfortably through urban life.
Visit at: 567 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

AETHER Apparel

Carries the brand’s full line of technical outerwear, accessories, and travel-ready layers. The Hayes Valley spot is built from three shipping containers stacked and staggered, with a glass-encased lounge, reclaimed oak floors, and even a dry-cleaner style vertical conveyor system.
Visit at: 489 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Marine Layer

Carries the well-known clothing brand's signature soft knits, sweatshirts, and tees made from cotton-modal blends, plus a “mystery tee” vending machine that adds a fun twist to the shopping trip.
Visit at: 498 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

MALIN+GOETZ

Offers the brand's clean apothecary offerings: clean skincare essentials, fragrances, candles, and body & hair care items. Striking Hayes Valley storefront includes a found-object counter lit by a custom light installation.
Visit at: 508 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Buck Mason

Carries the menswear brand's full range of modern American wardrobe staples—curved-hem tees, Japanese denim, sweaters, jackets, sweats, and outerwear. The expansive, 1,026-sq-ft store is designed by Leanne Ford.
Visit at: 568 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

A display of delicate earrings at Métier boutique in San Francisco, featuring sculptural metalwork and pearls set against marble vessels.