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Check Out BART’s New Local “Holiday Shopping” Map

See BART’s holiday map showing with gift ideas and where to shop local at every stop up and down your BART line
By - posted 12/17/2021 No Comment

By Sophia Markoulakis, BARTable

Thanks to BARTtable for sharing the best places to shop along the BART line.

Shopping locally has never been more important. Many merchants have been hit hard by the pandemic and they need our support to get through these tough times. Add a personal touch to the gift-giving experience and check out our holiday map with gift ideas up and down your BART line. Need a copy of the map to take on the go? Click here to download.

Editor’s Note: Please wear a mask while riding the trains or at an in-person event. Before you travel on BART, use our Trip Planner to get estimated arrival and departure times. Learn what to expect when you return to BART here.

12th St/Oakland City Center
Oaklandish
1444 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Nothing says I love “The Town” more than picking up one of Oaklandish’s iconic T-shirts. The store is a certified B Corp and donates a portion of its proceeds to local grassroots nonprofits committed to bettering the Oakland community.
16th St Mission
766 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Give a gift that will last a lifetime with minimal effort in the way of sharpening. This specialty shop is full of one-of-a-kind custom knives for all genres of cooking. Owners are experts in the field and will guide and educate you on how to care for these special gifts.
19th St/Oakland
329 19th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Ethical, sustainable, local goods that are made in the USA, mostly in the Bay Area by artists and indie brands.
24th St Mission
2512 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Shopping for plants while noshing on empanadas? Yes, please. At 5:30pm, the space also transitions to a low-alcohol wine bar, pouring minimally processed wines from all over the globe.
Antioch
1344 Sunset Dr, Antioch, CA 94509
Now’s the perfect time to get into biking and this shop has everything you need to get you down the road.
Ashby
1999 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, California, 94703
This jam-packed shop is full of collectibles that make perfect gifts. Other items like vintage jewelry and handbags make great gifts as well.
Balboa Park (SF)
Ocean Cyclery
1935 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
The Bay Area is home to many cyclists, and you’re bound to have some bike lovers among your friends and family. Ocean Cyclery sells gifts like cycling shoes, fashionable bike bags and of course, bikes! Gift cards are also available for purchase.
Bay Fair
Bayfair Center
15555 East 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578
With retailers such as Target, Ulta Beauty, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Macy’s all within a few minutes of each other, you’re bound to check off a few people on your gift list.
Berryessa/North San José
1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133
120 acres of shopping, activities, and food vendors.
Castro Valley
Castro Village Shopping Center
Village Drive, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Treat yourself or your family to a creative art class at Aran’s Color & Glaze, or shop for jewelry, gifts and sweets.
Civic Center/UN Plaza
69 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Located at the cross-section of Haight, Gough, and Market, MMClay is a production studio and showroom for ceramics. Visit their airstream at 395 Linden St. for in-stock items, registries, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Colma
Bad Axe Throwing
30 Hill St, Daly City, CA 94014
Feel like throwing something? How about an axe? Reserve a private lane for you and your crew. Gift cards are available.
Concord
Rockin’ Robbie’s
1835 Colfax St, Concord, CA 94520
Is learning to play a new instrument your New Year’s resolution? Want to begin your little Mozart’s musical career? Pick up any instrument at Rockin’ Robbie’s and maybe some ear plugs for when your budding musician is practicing.
Downtown Berkeley
2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
This storied bookseller, with locations in Oakland and North Berkeley, carries new and used books, in addition to gifts like calendars and bundled items for bookworms.
Dublin/Pleasanton
SF Premium Outlets
2774 Livermore Outlets Dr., Livermore, CA 94551
Premium BARTable retail therapy. Need we say more? Board the Wheels Bus Route 14 to the Outlets.
El Cerrito Plaza
See’s Candies
160 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
A one-pound box of chocolate won’t hurt you or a loved one. You know you want to.
Embarcadero
Ferry Building Marketplace
Ferry Building, One, San Francisco, CA 94111
It’d be difficult to walk out with just one gift after a trip to the Ferry Building Marketplace. Merchants such as Book Passage, Stonehouse California Olive Oil, and Health Ceramics have gifts galore.
Fremont
39261 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
Shopping, dining, and entertainment…what more do you need?
Fruitvale
Fruitvale Village
3340 E 12th St Ste 1, Oakland, CA 94601
Located adjacent to Fruitvale Station, this shopping center includes a bike shop, jewelry store, and outdoor vendors.
Glen Park
654 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 9413
The most giftable shop in this quaint neighborhood, Perch carries jewelry, notebooks, cards, kid’s clothing, and unique housewares.
Hayward
965 B St, Hayward, CA 94541
Visit this new record shop in downtown Hayward for vinyl, music memorabilia and music-themed clothing.
Lafayette
3569 E Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Find some great deals on women’s wear from sister store Luck, also in Lafayette. The shop also offers a great selection of handbags and shoes, perfect for creating that total look.
Lake Merritt
472 Water St, Oakland, CA 94607
Shopping, dining, and entertainment are better along the waterfront.
MacArthur
490 43rd St, Oakland, CA 94609
Stroll along Telegraph Ave and then duck into Temescal Alley for shopping, services, food and drink.
Millbrae
238 Broadway, Millbrae, CA 94030
Highly curated wine shop, specializing in imported bottles from Europe, in addition to sake and specialty foods.
Milpitas
447 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
More than 200 outlet and value stores with wares ranging from jewelry to women’s apparel to sporting goods.
Montgomery St
1300 Grant St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Custom and bespoke clothing and accessories that carry a vintage vibe. These items are constructed to last a lifetime.
North Berkeley
Spun Sugar
1611 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
Come enjoy the sweet life and grab some gifts for your loved ones who enjoy baking. There are also supplies for cake decorating, sugar art and chocolate and candy making.
Orinda
230 Brookwood Road, Orinda, CA 94563
Get all of the small town feels and support this local ice cream and candy shop where everything is house-made and delicious.
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre
Buy Buy Baby
3250 Buskirk Ave. Ste 300A, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Know any parents who are expecting? Or ones who already have a new baby in their family? If so, they’ll surely love a gift from Buy Buy Baby, which has a wide assortment of baby gear, furniture, clothes, toys and other supplies.
Powell St
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Endless shopping options can be bad for your wallet, but so much fun for the holidays!
Richmond
321 23rd St, Richmond, CA 94804
Legendary baked goods including holiday cakes, wedding cakes, birthday cakes, edible image cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Rockridge
College Avenue shops
Walk up and down College Avenue and find a variety of local businesses to support.
San Bruno
The Shops at Tanforan
1150 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA 94066
Hop off BART and enter retail therapy.
San Leandro
1201 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
Lots of shops and eateries under one roof here. Hop on the LINKS shuttle for a free ride.
Union City
Daiso
1785 Decoto Rd, Union City, CA 94587
If you don’t know about Daiso yet, you should. It’s a Japanese variety-store chain with housewares, toys, stationery, decorations, bento supplies, gifts and Japanese snacks for very cheap prices.
Walnut Creek
Broadway Plaza
1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
A long day of shopping from a wide variety of stores awaits you. Catch the Free Ride Trolley from the station seven days a week.
Warm Springs/South Fremont
46260 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Just like Times Square…in Fremont.
West Dublin/Pleasanton
Stoneridge Shopping Center
1 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Shop until you drop. The mall is just south of the station.
West Oakland
The Crucible
Give the gift that can’t be re-gifted: classes in glass blowing, blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, jewelry, ceramics and more.

 

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