Filipino Stores in the Bay Area to Visit This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season of giving and although the holidays will look a little different this year, we can still make the most of it by purchasing our gifts at small businesses. When we shop small, we’re directly supporting the people in our own communities. We are so thankful for how many of these one-of-a-kind Filipino businesses exist in the Bay Area and we can help make sure they are here to stay. These are our top picks to get your holiday shopping on!
Plus, save the date for December 19, 2020 where Kapwa Gardens will be holding an outdoor holiday market featuring even more vendors. More details to come!
Malaya Botanicals
1542 Webster St, Alameda
Give the gift of healing through CBD-infused wellness products like bath bombs, skin care, and roll-on oils. Not to be confused with THC, CBD is the, “non-intoxicating component of the cannabis plant with enormous therapeutic potential.” Products are made with different purposes in mind such as muscle relief, relaxation, and immunity, which we could all use a little boost with during the winter season.
Asmbly Hall
624 Divisadero Street. San Francisco
This is your one-stop-shop for all the men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and accessory gifting needs. Pick up their popular Filipinx Bridge design, check out the local Bay Area brands they stock in addition to big streetwear names, or if all else fails, grab a pair of these “Worst Gift Ever” socks.
Arkipelago Books
1010 Mission St, San Francisco
Located in the heart of SOMA Pilipinas, Arkipelago keeps historical and contemporary Filipino stories alive and well as one of the only two specialty book distributors outside of the Philippines. From Baybayin studies to children’s stories to science fiction and more available in a number of languages, there is sure to be a book to pique your interest.
Photo by Khariza Rae Photography
Diosa Blooms
3148 22nd St. San Francisco
Stop and smell the roses at this womxn and family-owned shop that offers a variety of houseplants and fresh flowers for any budget. Shop for a new plant parent or get a custom table centerpiece for your holiday dinner. Their beautiful brick-and-mortar store on the corner of 22nd and Capp St also carries items from other local small businesses including candles, body care, air plant earrings, and more that are sure to help bring out your inner diosa (goddess).
Magpie Alchemy
1104 R Street #120, Sacramento
Using equal parts science and love, Magpie Alchemy crafts natural skincare, CBD products, and textiles that are good for you, both inside and out. Check out their Self Love Toolbox full of self-care essentials to get you going or their original, hand-crafted soaps featuring ingredients such as activated charcoal and Australian red reef clay.
Tilted Brim
706 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Inspired by the city’s diverse history of sport, art, & hustle, Tilted Brim aims to fuse old-school cool and contemporary fit. Be the coolest tito or tita and rep the Tenderloin with their own in-house brand or shop from the many streetwear labels they feature such as Stussy, Wax London, and Ben Davis for the best gifts your family will love.