ditto on the San Gregorio General Store. From the moment you step through the door onto the old, creaky wooden floor you know you're someplace special. We did much of our Christmas shopping here... from unique coloring books with beautiful line drawings of sea creatures to cool socks, to a very, er, unique guitar lamp that now graces our living room.

We love playing here.. as do many wonderful Bay Area acoustic musicians. Every weekend, 11 - 1 and 2 - 4 San Gregorio features music in its cafe area.

And if you need a cast iron skillet or an oilcloth coat, this is definitely the place!