Cliff's Variety

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479 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Cliff's Variety is a landmark store in San Francisco’s Castro District. Cliff’s has been selling an eclectic mix of goods for the home & garden since their founding in 1936. The neighborhood is currently recognized as the center of San Francisco’s Gay scene and Cliff’s as the general store for the community. Cliff’s features an ever evolving inventory of mundane items for home maintenance and repair coupled with a unique collection of costuming accessories, crafts, gifts, housewares and toys.

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Catalina L.
1/18/2026

Really cute store to browse! Cards and posters, books, games, clothing's or accessories and many other things that would make great gifts I picked up some cards that had unique designs or puns...

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Gif ..
11/28/2025

Revisiting Castro was 5/5 experience and Variety is best store. It's in the title. Too much to remember but, service seemed to know where everything was. Thanks for staying open. Store should...

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Amy W.
9/9/2025

A trip to the Castro is never complete without a spin through Cliff's. It is rare that I walk out without finding something to buy. This is the perfect spot for a specific birthday card for a good...

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Barron L.
11/20/2025

Very organized with a great selection of hardware, small home appliances, party supplies and games! Staff was very helpful and offered some suggestions for my project that I had not thought of....

Tim M.
1/1/2026

I've been going to Cliff's 35 years. They absolutely have everything I need. I try NOT to order from Amazon. It is more fun to get off my butt and go support all the stores in the Castro. Everyone...

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