You Name It is one of those great antique stores that doesn't take up a lot of floor space but uses every inch its got. Most days, you can also find bargains arranged on tables outside the store. Walk through You Name It and find beautiful glass figures, lamps, chairs hanging from the ceiling, vintage wedding dresses, jewelry and collectibles of all types. Look up and see items on the walls clear up to the ceiling or look in front of you and see yourself reflected in an arrangement of antique wall mirrors. You'll find You Name It in Manor Plaza between Tam's and Safeway but take note that it doesn't have signage.
Down to Earth has been in the Rockaway Beach Shopping Plaza for more than a decade. Sweet Pea, the store dachshund, greets locals and out-of-towners who come to shop for "a little bit of everything," as the store's owner puts it. Find jewelry, cards, gifts for children, elegant women's clothing, lotion, window decorations and more.
Silicon Segway provides an outstanding "World of Segway" experience. Here you'll find sales of Segway PTs and accessories, Authorized Segway Tours, rentals, parts and maintenance -- and a knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Pacific Manor Hardware carries everything a hardware store is supposed to carry, and the staff is incredibly helpful, well-informed and friendly. Here, you can find plants, paint, hardware, family recreational items like plastic wading pools, gardening supplies, keys, tools, and much more.
Coastside Comics carries a huge supply of comic books, graphic novels, magazines and related toys, as well as dozens of trading cards, including Garbage Pail Kids and Pokemon. Coastside also provides computer repair, and faxing and printing services.
Manor Smoke Shop specializes in everything a smoker could need or desire. One wall is filled with cigars from several different countries, while another wall has over 25 brands of cigarettes. This shop sells tobacco, rolling papers, pipes and pipe accessories, lighters and vaporizers. Additionally, Manor Smoke Shop has scratcher and lottery tickets. Their friendly, knowledgeable salespeople will help you make a selection to suit your individual smoking needs.
Linda Mar Ace Home Center, located on Pedro Point, carries paint, lumber and garden supplies. They also have plumbing and electrical supplies, tools, cleaning supplies, and more. The staff is always helpful and friendly.
Video Factory is located in the Fairmont Shopping Center. It carries a wide selection of new arrivals and hard-to-find movies in DVD and VHS selections. It also offers specials that you can find out about in the store.
John The Sign Guy does way more than just print signs. This shop specializes in all kinds of vinyl printing and embroidery work, including jackets, hats and shirts. It is fitted with large-scale printing machines for banners and truck lettering.
Walk-in customers looking for a small job (one shirt minimum) and large businesses with orders for several hundred pieces will receive the same careful service.
With more than 20 years in Pacifica, John The Sign Guy has expanded to include John the Bar Fly, a new website that features T-shirts and hats from various bars around the Bay Area.
Pacifica Pavilion of Flowers has been around since the 1960's, and the circular building it resides in has become a local landmark. Large windows take up half of the outdoor wall space, shedding lots of light on the interior, and providing a spectacular view of the ocean. All of Pacifica's employees are professionally trained and ready to help you pick out the perfect flower arrangement. You can also purchase plants, greeting cards, holiday ornaments, helium balloons, and gourmet gift baskets.
Florey's is an independent bookstore and has been a Pacifica favorite for more than 30 years. Run by the grandson of the late Mary Florey, the store is small but its selection is varied and the staff is always happy to special-order books. You can find the latest releases in fiction and non-fiction or browse the children's area, which includes learning materials. Used books are in the back, and there's usually a rack of discounted books on the sidewalk. Florey's regularly holds author events and poetry readings and is very open to hosting classes, seminars, group meetings, book clubs and the like.
Prints Old & Rare is set far back in a commercial complex, marked by an old wooden cart saddled with books. Two small offices and a cargo bay constitute this print and antique book dealer, which conducts business largely online. The store does, however, have a few bookshelves of used books for walk-in customers to peruse. If you're looking for a 19th century natural history engraving or a historical children's primer, Prints Old & Rare probably has it. Its staff take particular pride in their selection of maps and atlases, and in their sense of humor.
In business since 2003, Gearhead Bicycles sells and repairs bikes for the whole family. Choose from new or used bikes and be sure to look out for the collection of vintage bikes and skateboards on display throughout the shop, some of them dating back to the 1930s!
Sonlight Surfshop has been run by the same local couple since 1990. Just a block from Linda Mar Beach, it sells surfboards, paddleboards and wetsuits for all ages and sizes. Sonlight also rents surfing and paddleboarding equipment and wetsuits.
Vintage Cove sells antique and vintage furniture, household items and collectibles as well as some contemporary items. Products include vintage porcelain signs, beautiful furniture, well-preserved vintage movie posters and even a selection of sports memorabilia.
Al's Carpets is a Bay Area carpet and rug dealer. Call for information about product availability.
Jewels Forever is located in Linda Mar Shopping Center. The store specializes in new fine jewelry such as diamond necklaces, earrings, rings and also clocks and personal timepieces. It also does repair work. Jewels Forever hosts appraisals every few months; if interested, call for the next date or for an individual appointment.
Since 1991, Nor-Cal Surf Shop has been helping customers with surfing, skating and snowboarding needs. The store has merchandise on two floors, and specializes in surf equipment, including wetsuits, boards and wax; skating gear like skateboards, wheels, clothing and shoes; and snowboards and accessories like clothing, boards and glasses. Brands include Vans, Billabong, Nike, DC and Oakley. Steps from the ocean, Nor-Cal Surf Shop has surfboard rentals and lessons available for newbies.