The Standard Staff

There's nothing quite like the holiday season in San Francisco.

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<p>There's nothing quite like the holiday season in San Francisco.</p>

The Standard has put together a series of guides to help shoppers navigate neighborhoods and what to buy in 2023. Our reporters created guides for shopping in specific neighborhoods from the Marina to Chinatown and for San Francisco-only gifts.

<p>The Standard has put together a series of guides to help shoppers navigate neighborhoods and what to buy in 2023. Our reporters created guides for shopping in specific neighborhoods from the Marina to Chinatown and for San Francisco-only gifts.</p>

<strong>Where To Shop in San Francisco</strong>


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DCopper Plus's shop on Valencia Street greets holiday shoppers with a giant Nutcracker statue. 

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<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/22/holiday-shopping-2023-where-to-shop-mission-valencia-street/"><strong>The Most Festive Shops on Valencia Street</strong></a>


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A composite image features a clay wheel and vases from Heath Ceramics.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/19/san-francisco-holiday-shopping-guide/"><strong>Your Local Business Holiday Shopping Guide</strong></a>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-your-local-business-holiday-shopping-guide"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/19/san-francisco-holiday-shopping-guide/"><strong>Your Local Business Holiday Shopping Guide</strong></a></h4>


There's a large selection of woks and other home goods on sale at Chinatown's Wok Shop. 

<strong><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/24/san-francisco-chinatown-holiday-gifts-shopping-guide/">Where To Buy Gifts in San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide</a></strong>


<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-to-buy-gifts-in-san-francisco-chinatown-a-guide"><strong><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/24/san-francisco-chinatown-holiday-gifts-shopping-guide/">Where To Buy Gifts in San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide</a></strong></h4>


Nikoniko owner Jessica Ann looks out the window of her all-Asian artisan shop on Union Street in Cow Hollow. | Christina Campodonico/TheStandard 

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/11/san-francisco-holiday-shopping-2023-union-street-ultimate-shopping/"><strong>The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Shopping on Union Street</strong></a>


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A general view of 
Oracle Park prior to Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 8, 2021.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/21/san-francisco-bay-area-gift-guide/"><strong>Perfect Holiday Gifts for San Francisco Lovers</strong></a>


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Customers shop at Daiso in Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Japanese dollar store opened at Stonestown in July, drawing large crowds on their opening day.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/22/san-francisco-stonestown-holiday-gifts/"><strong>10 Great Holiday Gifts You Can Find at  Stonestown Galleria</strong></a>


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Britex Fabrics owner Sharman Spector holds up the store's custom fabric emblazoned with San Francisco symbols.

<strong><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/23/san-francisco-downtown-shopping-guide-holidays-2023/">Downtown San Francisco Still Has Great Places To Shop</a></strong>


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<strong>Done Shopping? Have a Drink and See Some Sights</strong>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-done-shopping-have-a-drink-and-see-some-sights"><strong>Done Shopping? Have a Drink and See Some Sights</strong></h2>


Grace Cathedrals “World Tree of Hope” is displayed in San Francisco Calif., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Handwritten origami notes fill the trees branches as decoration. | Benjamin Fanjoy/The Standard

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/05/see-san-franciscos-most-spectacular-holiday-trees/"><strong>See San Francisco’s Most Spectacular Holiday Trees</strong></a>


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The Vault Garden offers a lineup of festive cocktails for the 2023 holidays.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/17/san-francisco-ultimate-holiday-bar-guide-2023/"><strong>The Ultimate Guide to Magical Holiday Bars</strong></a>


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Christmas shopping in San Francisco: Best places to buy gifts


<p>There&#8217;s nothing quite like the holiday season in San Francisco.</p>



<p>The Standard has put together a series of guides to help shoppers navigate neighborhoods and what to buy in 2023. Our reporters created guides for shopping in specific neighborhoods from the Marina to Chinatown and for San Francisco-only gifts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-where-to-shop-in-san-francisco"><strong>Where To Shop in San Francisco</strong></h2>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-your-local-business-holiday-shopping-guide"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/19/san-francisco-holiday-shopping-guide/"><strong>Your Local Business Holiday Shopping Guide</strong></a></h4>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-10-great-holiday-gifts-you-can-find-at-stonestown-galleria"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/22/san-francisco-stonestown-holiday-gifts/"><strong>10 Great Holiday Gifts You Can Find at  Stonestown Galleria</strong></a></h4>



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Policing in SF: Where do we go after the March 5 election?

What, if anything, will change in wake of the election? Will we see further attempts to take such measures directly to voters? This panel will be moderated by San Francisco Standard reporter Josh Koehn.

Policing in San Francisco: Where do we go after the March 5 election?

A conversation featuring District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey and the San Francisco Standard's Editor-in-Chief Julie Makinen and Senior Reporter Michael Barba

Can More Cops Keep SF Safe?

Would more police officers help San Francisco solve its problems? If so, how should the city pay for them? What should they focus on, if hired? Join District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey and the San Francisco Standard's Editor-in-Chief Julie Makinen and Senior Reporter Michael Barba for a lively conversation about this hotly debated topic.

APEC puts a global spotlight on San Francisco

A live event featuring The Standard reporters Han Li, Josh Koehn, and Jonah Owen Lamb and editor-in-chief Julie Makinen

Is the City Ready?

In mid-November, San Francisco will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together President Joe Biden with the leaders of up to 20 other global economies. What are the potential economic upsides? How will local residents be affected, and how can they get involved? And how much is this all going to cost? Join The Standard for a lively discussion and Q&A.

Join us for a drink on Thursday evening

Wine & Popcorn

We've teamed up with Birba Wine Bar to present a special treat: an exclusive pour of rosé wine paired with truffled popcorn. RSVP now and join The Standard's CEO—and fellow readers—on Thursday evening.

Join us for a drink at this happening wine bar

Truffles & Tannins

Exclusively for San Francisco Standard readers, we've teamed up with Birba Wine Bar to present a special treat: an exclusive pour of rosé wine paired with truffled popcorn. RSVP now and join us—and fellow readers—next Thursday evening.

Rooftop cocktails and music by DJ Miles Medina

Rooftop cocktails and music by DJ Miles Medina at the Line Hotel in San Francisco

The Standard at Sunset

The Standard and the LINE San Francisco invite you to admire the views at Rise Over Run, the hotel’s rooftop bar. Join us for cocktails, music by DJ Miles Medina, and a chance to win free tickets to the Portola Music Festival.

Christmas shopping in San Francisco: Best places to buy gifts

Where To Shop in San Francisco

The Most Festive Shops on Valencia Street

Your Local Business Holiday Shopping Guide

Where To Buy Gifts in San Francisco Chinatown: A Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Shopping on Union Street

Perfect Holiday Gifts for San Francisco Lovers

10 Great Holiday Gifts You Can Find at Stonestown Galleria

Downtown San Francisco Still Has Great Places To Shop

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See San Francisco’s Most Spectacular Holiday Trees

The Ultimate Guide to Magical Holiday Bars

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