San Mateo Local
Shopping  ·  11 local picks and counting
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Shopping in San Mateo

Independent shops, record stores, bookshops, and the kind of places worth leaving Amazon for.

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Vinyl Solution Records

West San Mateo · $$

A 5,000-square-foot record shop since the early '90s, buying, selling, and trading vinyl, CDs, tapes, and gear.

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Golden Nursery

West San Mateo · $$

A family-owned nursery since 1976 with plants, succulents, pottery, and garden supplies.

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Golden Moon Gallery

Downtown · $$

An artist-run gallery, boutique, and oddities shop that also runs adult and kids art classes.

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Therapy Stores

Downtown · $$

A boutique of clothing, jewelry, housewares, books, and gifts, much of it from California makers.

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Atlas Skateboarding

Downtown · $$

A skate shop and art gallery since 2007 with boards, shoes, apparel, and curated streetwear.

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Asian American Curriculum Project

Downtown · $$

The oldest continuously running Asian American bookstore in the country, a nonprofit selling books and educational materials since 1970.

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Akiba HQ

Downtown · $$

A specialty shop for Gunpla model kits and imported anime figures and merchandise from Japan.

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Sharona's Chocolate Shop

Downtown · $$

A small-batch chocolatier of fifteen-plus years making handcrafted chocolates and gift boxes.

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Honey and Hive

Downtown · $$$

A baby and kids boutique focused on ethically made, eco-friendly clothing and accessories.

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Edmond's Plaza Florist

Downtown · $$

A longtime downtown florist with fresh arrangements, plants, and gifts.

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Hillsdale Shopping Center

Hillsdale · $$$

San Mateo's flagship mall with 130-plus stores, dining, and a luxury cinema, anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's.

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