Definitely a "hole in the wall" store located in an unassuming alleyway in SF Chinatown. Store…read morehours appear accurate and the owner Tony opened the door right at 1:00 PM. The store is cramped and ceilings are low, so be mindful of any big purses or backpacks - you wouldn't want to knock over any of the delicate figurines. The place sells mostly Gundams. Not as many Real Grade (RG) gundams available, but still a great place to check out. Prices are marked on a majority of the products which I appreciate, though I still did find some items that didn't have a price tag stuck on it. Overall a cool place to check out if you're just browsing and seeing if anything catches your eye, but not if you're hoping to find something super specific (you might be able to call ahead of time to check inventory but I haven't tried this)

The service was good and nice. The selection was wonderful, there were so many model kits!…read moreThe value was not bad but some of the Gunplas were a little expensive.

If you love fairies, you must come here! They have many wonderful gifts for fairy lovers. I…read moreenjoyed looking at the beautiful artwork of some and picked up a cool fairy calendar for my friend. A fairy collector's dream store.

Fairyland is one of those stores I can sit in and covet all day. Everything is so charming and…read moreunique. I haven't been in here since my trip to northern California a fews year ago but my memory of this little boutique at Fisherman's Wharf is still pretty vivid. How can I forget it? Whoever decorated this shop did a lovely job and paid a great deal of attention to detail. It's very whimsical and seems almost forest-like. The shop is full of art books, trinkets, figurines, collectibles, , and more. If you're looking for a gift for a fantasy lover, this is the place to shop. It's one of those really niche shops like the Sword in the Stone boutique at the Glendale Galleria. The shop lady was also very kind in letting me take as many pictures as I wanted. I'd come back to Pier 39 just to revisit this shop!

Great customer service and surprisingly good prices for SF. The guy working the counter really know…read morehis stuff too - highly recommend visiting if you are looking for a new knife or two!

The service was absolutely amazing! The selection was very good they had a section of D.C and…read moreMarvel knives which I thought was very cool. I purchased a Joker knife, a pen knife, and a trainer knife. The guy let me practice with each one which I appreciated. Also the prices were very good for the quality of the knives so overall good value! I recommend this is a store you must visit in pier 39!

WOW such a great store with so much inventory. I found everything I needed and the paint selection…read morealone was SO HUGE. I even found embroidery stuff which was unexpected!! But the BEST part was the staff named Ben. He was SO SO helpful and had a refreshing and warm sense of humor that really made my day. Ben was also highly knowledgeable about the products they sold and you could tell he was an artist and had actually USED these products himself. He even showed me some creative workarounds and alternatives for the titanium white paint I was trying to figure out if I wanted. thanks Ben! you made this art shopping trip so great just by being you!

All ready for a new art project. My favorite place to go. Ben was so helpful and getting me the…read morebest item to use. The art work on the walls are so inspiring. I think I can find everything under the sun there with so mush selection and at a great value too.

Went to Chinatown looking for some shoes and other what nots and happened upon this store. Wrong…read morechoice. The man inside rudely asked us if we needed help and when we said no he rolled his eyes and began swearing at us under his breath. We began making our way out and he was still saying the eff word to us and rudely saying we aren't allowed to stand around his store. We actually had only been in there a total of about 6 minutes. It became so loud I actually asked him what the problem was. We walked all through town and shopped that day and everyone else was very sweet. Except for that douche. I will never return.

Tony, the owner, is the most awesome person EVER. he will listen to your needs and help you out in…read moreall ways he can! i had to find a bunch of chinese dresses for a fashion show i was coordinating, and i needed about 7 dresses, different colors, sizes, and styles. tony delivered everything he got! there are awesome stuff in the store: swords, trinkets, mini chinese dresses that can go over wine bottles, very cute chinese parasols, awesome latterns, etc! the store is actually pretty big, and not crowded with stuff everywhere, it is really nicely organized. no one at the store harasses you to buy things, unlike the other stores in the area

Great selection of items. Staff were super nice and very engaging with our elementary school-aged…read morekids. They made the sale not by being pushy, but by literally selling the concept of magic -- they did the trick, showed my kid how it worked technically, did it again, and then talked through what was important to do from the showmanship perspective. Definitely a great little place!

Took my 8 year old here to get him two small and easy magic kits to start with. He picked the foam…read moreballs and biting coin. Went to the counter and the guy did the spirit lights trick and said it's a lot easier for kids to do than the coin one. We said ok, and put the coin trick back (light trick was more money but we wanted to make sure we got a trick that my son could do so didn't care about the price). Opened up the kit when we got home from our vacation and it is unusable for kids his age and size. The finger attachment is about twice as wide as his finger so can't hide it behind your finger as shown in instructions. Pushing the button requires the attachment to be at the very end of his finger to get enough force to turn it on. The elastic band is too big to keep it in place. Complete waste of forty dollars and really bummed him out since we were talked out of the trick he wanted (and that is listed as an easy trick on their website). Very disappointing. Talking a kid out of what they want to get them to buy something more expensive than is unusable is terrible.

We've always seen this colorful kite shop that you can't miss on Grant Ave. It is happy, fun, and…read morefull of kites, toys, and more. We've stopped by for souvenir pennies outside in front of the store. But, our last visit I saw beautiful Chinese new year lanterns in the window. I really liked it and hadn't seen this specific decoration anywhere in the 5+ stores I had already been to in Chinatown earlier that day. It is a beautiful red lantern decoration with velvet and sequins on it. I bought one to take home. Once I got home, I soon realized I wanted to get 4 more and hang them on my stairway. SF is at least an 1hr+ drive each way for me, so I called their store to see if they could ship it to me. They took my info and charged me for the lanterns and shipping. Albert, the owner, shipped it the next day. They shipped it on Monday and we received it on Tuesday! Probably because we live relatively close, but I really appreciated the fast and accurate shipping! They also packaged the lanterns well and carefully. Thank you Albert and Chinatown Kite Shop for our new Chinese New Year decorations! I am so happy. This is definitely a trustworthy shop and quality products and service!

Compact store filled with kites for all budgets and ages, plus other small toys, keychains, and…read moresouvenirs. We didn't want to carry something too big on transit, and we were able to get a very portable pocket kite for only $5. There is also a shop cat that greets customers.

Great place to find coins. They have a great selection and knowledgeable staff. They are fair and…read moretrustworthy. I have bought from them a few times and have had great experiences. Give them a try and you will too.

My go to place to sell gold and coins…read more I feel they are honest and legit. Earl was very patient looking through a whole bunch of coins and is knowledgeable and friendly. James Andrew helped me on another day with some gold coins and he's also very knowledgeable and friendly. Went to others, but others seems shady.

Kwak is such a fun little stop at Pier 39. I came in after a long Sunday walk from Crissy Field and…read moreinstantly got pulled in by the playful rubber duck displays. The "80s Cube Duck" was cute and clever, and the rows of political parody ducks made me laugh out loud. It's the kind of store where you walk in "just to look" and end up taking photos because everything has personality. The shop is colorful, quirky, and very tourist-friendly. Great for small gifts, funny souvenirs, or just a quick mood boost while walking around Pier 39. It's not a big store, but it has enough variety to make browsing entertaining. A cheerful, lighthearted stop if you enjoy novelty gifts and playful design. Definitely one of those random Pier 39 moments that makes the day more memorable. Price is reasonable for these cute rubber ducks.

Absolutely LOVED stumbling across this duck store on Pier 39. Rubber ducks have been making a…read morecomeback, and I am here for it. Kwak will meet ALL your duck needs - they have such a wide variety of different rubber ducks, including San Francisco-themed ducks. Had to get the Alcatraz duck and the Seal-shaped duck. They also have a great selection of mini ducks, perfect for any Jeep owner. Such a fun stop. Highly recommend stopping in to explore.