San Francisco witches love these metaphysical shops, crystal stores, and herbal apothecaries. Whether you want to connect with the spiritual and natural world through carefully-curated minerals, or you’re simply seeking a unique gift, this list narrows down the best metaphysical supply stores in San Francisco.
1. The Sword and Rose
The Sword and Rose is a beautifully curated metaphysical and spiritual shop hidden in a courtyard in Cole Valley. Discover an incredible selection of over 90 hand-blended and ritualistically-crafted incenses, oils, and baths lining the walls that are perfect for bringing some extra spirituality into your home. You can also choose from a sizable collection of occult books, jewelry, crystals, and cards, or gain a new perspective with a tarot, palm, or astrological reading.
Location: 85 Carl St, Cole Valley, San Francisco
2. Paxton Gate
Paxton Gate aims to collect “treasures and oddities inspired by the garden and natural sciences.” That may include things as benign as gardening coffee table books – but it also includes skulls, bones, skeletons, fossils, crystals, minerals, and glass taxidermy eyes. Oh, and human molars. And turkey feet. And dried toads. And racoon penis bones. And a taxidermy blind mouse in a top hat walking a guide snail. Sign up for a taxidermy and insect mounting class or simply browse the shelves for an interesting new centerpiece to display in your home
Location: 824 Valencia St, Mission District
3. Crystal Way
Since 2003 Crystal Way has helped San Franciscans to connect with the natural world through towering displays in their brightly lit Castro storefront. This is your ultimate crystal retailer with a beautifully-curated and enormous collection of crystals in all shapes and sizes. It’s also worth looking into their astrological and tarot readings or energy healings to complete the experience.
Location: 2335 Market St, Castro District
4. The Love of Ganesha
This beloved metaphysical supply store will catch anyone’s eye walking through Haight-Ashbury. Many a visitor has spent ages here roaming the store and finding new crystals, jewelry, candles, incense, and clothing on every pass. The floor-to-ceiling inventory is known for being quite affordable and cashiers often throw in a little something extra at checkout, from incense to small gem stones.
Location: 1573 Haight St, Haight-Ashbury
5. The Scarlet Sage Herb Co.
The Scarlet Sage is an essential stop for herbs, essential oils, organic supplements, and anything to promote natural healing. Since 1995 this popular herbal apothecary has helped customers along in their physical and spiritual journeys with the use of teas, crystals, candles, divination readings. You can also pick up some specialized knowledge through their classes and workshops in everything from meal planning to tarot.
Location: 1903 Fillmore St (new Fillmore location opening July 1, 2023)
6. Twisted Thistle Apothicaire
Twisted Thistle is a tried-and-true metaphysical shop and apothecary with multiple Bay Area locations, San Francisco’s being in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The welcoming and brightly-lit shop stocks a nice selection of herbal tea blends, super foods, healing products, homewares, figurines, jewelry, books, and countless other items.
Location: 1391 Haight St., Haight-Ashbury