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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4.5646 reviews
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James G.
5/27/2025

Dear Cliff manager. Yesterday being Memorial Day my brother-in-law's 3 unit building across from Duboce park 4" main drain became clogged. The toilet upstairs wouldn't drain even after using the...

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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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Marty R.
9/6/2025

They have everything you need for household supplies as well as all your costuming needs! Double whammy! The other day I went there for an Exacto knife and a corkscrew. They had both. One stop...

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Rachel K.
8/22/2024

We visit every time we're in SF now and they're always bringing in fresh merchandise. It's so fun walking around both of the stores (they're right next to each other). The Annex is my favorite...

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Fred G.
8/21/2025

Great collection of everything including costume needs year round. Friendly knowledgeable staff

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