What a joy it was to stumble across to curiosities in West portal. The two sisters that own and operate this little boutique we're so fun to chat with and get to know a little bit. It's an amazing vibe in their store of product selection, and unique handmade items. So happy to have found this store for gifts and personal shopping in the future. Highly recommend going to see them. read more

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Fantastic service and such beautiful items. Purchase a victorian mirror and it is perfect in my living room. The sisters who are the purveyors of these beautiful antiques and vintage items were so sweet. Very nice eclectic shop. read more

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IMHO - Covid Edition While family was attending to banking business in West Portal, I decided to spend my time walking the neighborhood shops and businesses. I found myself visiting Curiosities, a quaint little store featuring new, vintage, and antique gifts and collectibles. The store is beautifully merchandised, and very pleasing to the eye. Everything was very easy to shop because it wasn't cluttered and there was plenty of eye-relief between items. I was greeted immediately upon entering and informed about the clearance area in back that was featuring a 50% off sale. Since I was taking advantage of being out-and-about during the pandemic, I took my time looking at everything in the store, drinking it all in. I found a pretty leather RFID wallet in an olive color that I thought my best friend would like. I asked if I could take a picture of it to send to her. "Of course!" Then I entered the Clearance alcove! I found the perfect gift for my niece; a bamboo travel coffee mug designed with peacocks, on sale for 50% off! I continued window shopping and the cutest little mouse inside a glass display case caught my eye! It turns out his name was Timmy Willie, from a Beatrix Potter book, "Johnny Town-Mouse". I couldn't resist taking of a picture of Timmy Willie as well! I'm sure he will find a good home one day. All-in-all, a lovely shopping adventure. I will definitely return whenever I'm in West Portal! read more

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All kinds of interesting antiques and friendly owners. Thankfully this cutesy spot has survived the pandemic. They sell all kinds of ceramics, metal work, curious fancy matches, and some very pretty Hamza hand dishes. read more

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Wow! Stumbled upon this store while in the neighborhood. Found beautiful, handmade soap by Hippy sisters. Would have liked to have had more time to explore all the curiosities - old and new! Enjoyed interacting with the new shelter rescue - Winston! And the lovely, helpful owners. Will definitely return! read more

Due to my horrendous as well as outrageous experience I had with one of the owners of this dump Curiosities I feel compelled to write a review and warn the community . Tina is incredibly rude,unprofessional , unreasonable and irrational !! These are harsh words but definitively describe her behavior and attitude . It is astonishing that she and her sister continue to remain in business . We live in a society where customer service is almost none existent and manners have all but disappeared . These woman strongly exemplify what's wrong with the world. Buyer beware I would never recommend this store to anyone!!! read more

What a terrific little shop with a trio of delightful ladies minding things. An old Mexican bank caught my eye in the window, and moments later it was mine. They have a nice mix of old and new things, and I'll be back to check out more items. read more

A favorite neighborhood spot to grab gifts, and often I pick up something for my home too! Reasonable prices for the new or mint condition housewares, antiques, jewelry. read more

A mix of old and new. But it's confusing which is which by the way they display. Two gals were working when I went in and both were attitude-nal, which is ok, I'm not shopping to make friends (although I've got a very chummy relationship with many WePo merchants) When one deigned to speak to me it was something to do with their new things and I said very politely that I do not buy stuff made China which (as it appeared to me) their new stuff is. OMG The attitude-o-meter of both them went through the roof and the one pretty much told me that I'd be hard pressed to find anything new that's not made in China. Well toots, I'd say that 98% of what's in my home or closet is American or European made or vintage. The vintage stuff is decent. The new made in China stuff is tacky. A shame. West Portal is desperate for good stores. This one ain't it. . . . read more

This is an off shoot of a long standing Antique Cooperative which split in to two stores. I prefer the wider selection of the larger branch (across the street ), but praise anybody who has the gumption to open a store. The items are more consumer oriented, and are tasteful, and West Portal should be happy to have a new boutique ( instead of yet another eatery ). ----------------- Regarding the one star review posted on this Yelp page by someone earlier, I wanted to side with the store. Many stores have No Return policies, especially with one of a kind items like antiques. To have a customer slam a store with a one star review on Yelp over that seems small and petty. read more

Very lovely location for interesting items from the past. The owners are very friendly and know a lot about the materials they have for sale. read more

I loved this little store in San Francisco. I an from Texas and love visiting stores like this when I travel. Great prices too!

Hi, Go to Curiosities if you are looking for something old or new! Or even if just want some pleasant conversation with a cool lady named Tina. She some really cool stuff to look at and buy! ~ Billy read more

This charming store is my favorite spot in San Francisco for truly unique and carefully curated gifts, either for yourself or for someone else. The sisters have a remarkable eye for choosing vintage jewelry, purses, and other items for the home. They complement these older pieces with some modern household goodies such as candles and soap. If you need a really special gift for someone OR for yourself, I strongly recommend this delightful shop! I don't think that I've EVER walked out empty-handed. It's worth a visit just to admire their window decorations! Do something nice for yourself and visit! Shelley, an admiring customer read more

I've bought several gifts here despite the mean-spirited, toxic nature of one of the owners. I suspect she has a personality disorder. Anyway, I spent $90 on an antique bracelet, then returned a week later to exchange it for an even larger, more expensive one which was more suitable for my friend. The mean owner cut me off, refused to listen to me or even consider my request! I will never shop there again. They have no business dealing with the public. read more

This lovely store is filled with delightful and enchanting merchandise! The two sisters who own and run the store are always so pleasant and helpful! You will find unique gifts and lots of treasures there! read more

Adorable new store in West Portal with lots of very reasonably priced, very pretty baubles.

Love, Love, Love! One of my favorite stores in West Portal. An incredible assortment of old and new. Beautiful jewelry, accessories, home items, antiques, and so much more! Don't be shy in asking assistance from the store owners, Tina and Karrie. They are extremely knowledgeable of their merchandise and generous with their assistance in helping you find exactly what you are seeking. They have assisted me numerous times in finding the perfect accessory and gifts for myself, family, and friends. I highly recommend you check out Curiosities! read more

This store completely lives up to its name - full of a wide range of fascinating items. I never know what I will discover there, which is half the fun. I enjoy that there are both high- and low-end items, all of which are well chosen. Repeat trips are practically a necessity! Clearly, these ladies have a knack for the beautiful and the unique. I have gotten quality costume jewelry, as well as delightful and distinctive antique pieces, ranging from a large wooden Dopey the Dwarf "statue" to magnificent peacock salt & pepper shakers on a tray to a golden poodle on an upholstered, tasseled pillow! Both sisters who run the shop are engaging, knowledgeable, and a complete pleasure to spend time with. (not to mention very low key - no high pressure crap from them.) I RECOMMEND CURIOSITIES HIGHLY. read more

Just came across this shop today on my way to the cleaners and both Karrie and Tina were helpful. They have style, and you can see that in the type of merchandise they have passionately curated for their shop. I am planning to return regularly to make sure I get the best chance to see (& purchase) their rare collectibles. It is time for a nice shop like this to exist in West Portal, and let's make sure we do patronize as frequently as we can afford so we can have great quality shop such as "Curiosities" in this neighborhood. They are true honest merchants, thank-you! read more

I happened in to Curiosities and Tina and Karrie were busy restocking. As I was once the manager of three high end galleries in Corte Madera, Beverly Hills and Ft. Lauderdale, I have a highly trained eye for objet d'art. As I scoured the store with my so far 20 year goal: to find a gallery or boutique that rivaled the quality we carried AND had the eye to find unusual and quality items: My goal has been met. I've seen lots of beautiful galleries and shops in my quest, but never one that met my visions as Curiosities does. I so enjoyed talking with Tina and Karrie and I delighted like a 6 year old. I did buy a small-ish item, but mostly we just had fun getting to know each other. As I have read these reviews, there is a thread to the negative reviews: the folks did not get their way. I would venture to say in this area of extreme wealth, there's entitlement to consider as one of the reasons they reviewed poorly. Knowing what I know from years of dealing with the public, beware and take in to consideration that Tina and Karrie have full rights to stick to their store policies without being shamed. This is the way entitlement works, you get to break the rules just because. I admire their courage. read more

Very cute store owned by two lovely sisters. Got a beautiful used Coach leather bag here complete with all the associated paperwork for a very reasonable price. They have a very nice collection of old and new. So refreshing to be so welcomed into a shop and they were not bothered at all at my request to see numerous items in the case. No pressure sales which is the opposite of my recent experience on Valencia street! I will definitely come back here again! read more

Honestly, I think the situation arose because the store keeper didn't bother addressing the store policy to me when I escorted my parents during the transaction. A person with a language barrier won't be capable of writing a paragraph of review without understanding the meaning of "All Sales Final". I admitted that I didn't pay attention to"All Sales Final" on the wall. And I missed the print on the receipt as the shop assistant folded it with the bracelet and handed to me. However, please don't lie about "tried the best of our abilities to explain to my parents" when you could have emphasized it simply in front of their daughter at her presence. read more

What a pleasure and blessing to have discovered this precious boutique owned by two friendly sisters, Karrie and Tina! My mom and I had the best day ever enjoying brunch and strolling through the shops in West Portal today. I wish I had discovered this treasure trove earlier during our stroll. You can tell the sisters put in a lot of tlc into picking their carefully-selected pieces. I could honestly stay here many, many hours looking at the plethora of unique finds from jewelry to handbags and lots of curios as well. I purchased a GORGEOUS art-deco KJL vintage necklace which I will most definitely treasure. Karrie even cleaned it up for me beautifully-best-in-class service. My mom and I enjoyed our time here immensely. Definitely looking forward to our next visit, hopefully soon! Wish I could give this place 10 stars! I really hope they are here to stay! Blessings, Yan read more

Curiosities is an adorable shop run by two sisters that are absolutely lovely and very knowledgeable. There are a variety of items to choose from. If you are looking for that special gift or for a personal treasure, this is the place to go. I was there for the first time yesterday, and can't wait to go back for another adventure. It doesn't get any better than this! Go and visit this fabulous shop! read more

My husband bought me a cuff bracelet for Christmas and although it was quiet nice, It didn't fit well at all and there's no doubt it will come off if I actually wear it. My husband attempted to exchange the bracelet but of course this wasn't happening. Based on past reviews this is obvious. I went into the shop to try the bracelet for the ladies and they basically put it on my wrist, said it fit, and sent us on our way. I'm amazed this place is still in business. I understand the policy but the one star review is for the unfortunate personalizes of the sales ladies. Update: I'm adding this to my post after reading the owners response. I was never even informed that there was a crack in the bracelet and neither was my husband. So I guess I'll have to add dishonest to my review too, unbelievable! The bracelet was never even worn. I guess they have to make up something to make the reviewer seem like they were the one that was wrong. read more

This is a great store if you are looking for gifts for friends who are difficult to buy for. Lots to chose from and a great selection of small antiques and curios. We love Curiosities and a great addition to West Portal. read more

This shop is run by 2 very personable sisters who are professional, know their stock, and have very good taste. The shop is ready for you to spend plenty of time looking at all kinds of interesting things. There are a huge variety of treasures to peruse, and the ladies are perfectly willing to furnish all kinds of information regarding all of it. It is a wonderful place to find unique gifts, and possibly even a treasure for yourself. read more

This is such a cute store with a lot of character. There are some awesome finds here new and old alike and the owners are two lovely and very friendly ladies! read more