Lightening up with Christmas spirits is this beautiful, bright shop on Castro Street, that's not to…read moremiss for some festive shopping. Christmas trees adorned with handmade whimsical ornaments fill this store along with an assortment of cards, signs, tiaras, candles, and knickknacks. Stellar customer service will take the baa humbug out of you. For an unique present or just to feel the Christmas vibe, step into Terrasol.

I ended up doing a lot of holiday shopping here this year, first some holiday stationary and then a…read morebunch of small gifts for friends and family. They always have something wonderful for any occasion and their gift card selection is really great. Much of their merch is customized or hand done - you just won't find a store quite like this around. Walking by after New Year's I noticed they have a sign that says "Store Closing Sale." You hope this means they are happily retiring. Whatever the case, this is a good time to support the transition of a longtime business here. Thanks guys for everything - I hope it's been a great journey for you too.

A mystical magical place to get your Christmas tree. Views of the city skyline on one side the Bay…read moreBridge on the other. That perfect little tree can be hard to get baby. But I like it anyways.... Dance in the tree lot with you moonbeam ice cream - so much better than grabbing one in a big stack at Costco. Tons of parking on the pier unusual for SF - bring your truck. Every tree sold helps charity too.

Showed up at 9 and they are randomly closed an hour early despite hours saying they are open until…read more10. Lame.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! This review is long overdue!! Have been using Shannon from Designerie Does for…read morewhat seems like forever now!! She's done my wedding, showers, my children's baptisms,my kids birthdays, and now even my house for the holidays ! I feel like I'm the most indecisive person ever, I send her a million pictures and SHE. JUST. GETS. IT. ( before I even really know what I want) She always delivers, and is truly such a joy to work with!

Shannon is the decorator extraordinaire! Whenever I have a vision, she always blows me away & takes…read moreit over the top! She has done all of my events for years now! If you want something custom, she will do it. From engagement parties, weddings, bachelorette parties, dinner parties, porch and drive by parties, she is your go to & a gem to work with!

They do amazing job and personalize your ornaments. I've been coming here for years now. Best place…read moreto shop for Christmas.

The Summer is almost over and Labor Day is almost here less than a week. I keep seeing Halloween…read moreitems creep slowly into the stores. There are Spirit Halloween seasonal pop-up stores opening up soon. They say it's Halloween in San Francisco everyday but some months feels like Christmas in San Francisco. On a Summer stroll deep inside Pier 39 there is a place where it's Christmas year round. It's never too late to plan Christmas during all four seasons in San Francisco . This is not a Santa Con pop-up. Inside it's a Winter Wonderland with all the ornaments you would desire under one store. You will see San Francisco theme ornaments from San Francisco landmarks like City Hall, Coit Tower, Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco sports teams along with pop culture ornaments. Then you see the Xmas characters like Santa Claus , Nutcrackers , and the Christmas elf's. On display are some fun items for sale. The set up reflects the Christmas Holiday to the fullest. If you want to be transported for a moment to feel the Christmas vibes( without some of the cheesy Xmas music) you should give the Christmas store a visit at Pier 39 in the Tourist Trap of San Francisco. The store is located on the Pier 39 "pathway "passed the "Eagle Cafe "and "Rock Hard Cafe "next to the ocean of the "San Francisco Bay" you will find Christmas in San Francisco just a stone's throw"away " Walk in the store and you see Christmas in full "display "watch Christmas trees lit up and different ornaments and Santa's "sleigh" come to where "everyday" in San Francisco is "Christmas Day"

Hired String Lights SF to put up some Christmas lights last week for my house in Lafayette…read more The owner Asher was super responsive when I put in a request on yelp and we were able to text back and forth about the project. 4 days later, the work was done. The workers showed up on time and were very polite. They put up lights on the roof using magnetic clips, and a few of the trees in front of the house. 10/10 - Highly recommend this business for the holidays

I called early AM and didn't even leave a message. Asher called back as a missed call. He startled…read moreme and said he would stop by that afternoon to troubleshoot. He was on a break from a job near by and determined the problem after trying different scenarios. He was able to give me a quote immediately after trouble shooting. shout out to his crew that was excellent, knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. I highly recommend Asher and his crew for any lighting needs. You will not be disappointed.

I was so happy to see that The Holiday Shoppe opened in their new location. They were last at their…read moreprevious location, nearly two years ago, further down the road. It's Christmas all year around in here. It's decorated so beautifully inside. I loved all the decorated trees they had on display and the many ornaments and decorations they have for sale. I found a cute Diet Coke bottle glass ornament to buy as a gift for my friend. It's definitely worth stopping by, while you're visiting Sausalito. The shop owner is super friendly and gives excellent customer service.

The Holiday Shoppe carries incredibly unique holiday ornaments and decor…read more I hadn't seen an old timey tv that played "moving" holiday scenes before and they also had quite a few of the pet+wreath ornaments that used to be popular in the 90's. Additionally if you want a labubu ornament, this would be your spot as they unexpectedly had two varieties. The service was hands off but polite and I enjoyed browsing so we will definitely be returning when we're a bit closer to the holidays!

They have an excellent selection of trees and decoration. There is plenty of helpful staff. They…read moreare friendly, too. They offer delivery service so you don't gave to put the tree on your car roof or wherever. Everything you need is there, and the process is quick. About the only thing I'd improve is the scheduling for delivery. We were promised 1-2:30 because we had some business meetings in the afternoon. After a couple calls the delivery folks showed up at 2:50 -- fortunately his meeting had ended and my 3 o'clock one hadn't started yet so we tag teamed and got the tree up in the living room okay.

Five stars simply for having the tallest, best silver tips available anywhere at this point in time…read moreso close to Christmas. It is high in price but these are super rare trees that need EXPENSIVE permits and the permitting process got lots worse and more limiting this year. The second wave of silver tips never came this year. I usually wait around on the sidelines to get them - these trees grow only at 6,000 feet and some years they get snowed in. Still, today if you want a 11+ foot tall tree that is silver tip - I think this is your only option. There is one more on Park St Alameda and another on Solano Ave in I think Albany - but they all have lower inventory of the tallest and nicest and most expensive. The best it just good enough for me when it comes to Christmas trees. This year it has become a careful chess game with the low inventory, the blizzard situations in the mountains and the new more limiting and expensive permitting process. Yes, I lurk around these tree farms and kick tires and take mental notes about what's going on. And I can guarantee if you have a hotel lobby or a beautiful home with vaulted ceilings and you want the tree to go all the way to the ceiling - this is your best bet.

Even if you have no intention of buying a tree, a visit to the Guardsmen's tree lot is something…read moreall bay area natives should add to their seasonal must-dos. Buy a hot cocoa or mulled wine and wander among the trees, breathe in the scent of fir and cedar, and see humanity at it's best. The volunteers who take great pride in their mission, the young children captivated by the splendor, adults who once went their as children now return with their own kids--they are all there. And, also, if you look, more than a few people with tears in their eyes, maybe facing the first holiday without someone, or maybe remembering their own first visit years before. Do yourself a favor, go, and like the Grinch, you will feel your heart expand.

Third year in a row using The Guardsmen (including delivery and setup), and have so far had a 10/10…read moreexperience. On time, great tree, really helpful set up, kind people, and a great cause too. What's not to like?!

We came by to get our tree and they were not there. Only posting this note to let you know this…read morelocation is NOT in business, at least not this year - 2025

One of the best days of the year is the day I go to Delancey Street on the Embarcadero to pick my…read moreChristmas tree. Every year the greetings are warm, every year I seem to find just the right tree within minutes, and the staff is super-efficient and helpful in making the right clean cut and loading the tree. And I know I am helping one of the best organizations in the City with their work. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

I needed some guidance assisting a friend who is having configuration/set-up issues and I contacted…read moreSLE today. Nathan answered promptly and, after I explained there problem, told me that, while he was not familiar with the brand of lights being used, nonetheless would contact fellow installers who does have experience with brand and then get back to me with updates. He was a man of his word and did all of that, almost unbelievable in this day, but Nathan is the real deal. I would recommend SLE without reservation for any needed light decoration project, he is definitely the man!

I cannot be more ecstatic about putting up lights in time for the holiday season!!!…read more Josh and his crew were professional and courteous. Josh started to hang the lights and noticed my gutters filled with debris so he offered to clean them for me (for a small fee of course but it was worth it)! There were so much debris!!! Once he and his team were done with cleaning the gutters, they continued with hanging the lights. Josh was so meticulous. He recommended that I hang the lights along the side eaves so that I can see the lights when I drive up from the side streets (genius)! I also asked him to wrap the bushes with lights and wished I would have taken his suggestions to wrap every bush instead of every other bush. Oh wells - I'll definitely do it next year!! Finally, no only did they do the great job with the lights, they also made sure my house was left in a clean state. I'm definitely going to be a loyal customer going forward.