Nijiya market comes to the rescue whenever you are in need of Japanese ingredients be it the rice and the weekly supply of natto beans or just a pocky and ramune run. Check out the deli for fresh daily bento lunches, a variety of cold veggie dishes, Japanese fried chicken, croquettes, and, of course, the quick fix of a salmon okaka onigiri. Located conveniently in the same block as the Peace Plaza and Japantown mall, it's an easy stop for some red bean ice cream on the way back after a thoroughly Japanese afternoon.
Oakland is a city full of bikes, and Tip Top Bike Shop is one of its favorite places to supply themselves for the activity. In addition to new, quality bikes Tip Top is also an extremely popular place for bike tune-ups and repairs. They also host a tire recycling program and special events the first Friday of every month for the Oakland Art Murmur. And don't forget about your helmets, locks and lights!
This environmentally conscious company makes quality sportswear and gear for the most rugged outdoor activities. The Fisherman's Wharf retail warehouse, located down the street from Ghirardelli Square, houses the latest collections for men, women and children. Find luggage, coats, fleece, long underwear and socks, surfboard covers and leashes, books and more. The store's helpful and knowledgeable staff can assist you in finding just the right gear for whatever adventure you are planning.
Skate on down to SF's legendary Haight Street and find this hip skate shop filled with all the skateboarding essentials you could ever need. It carries more than 20 brands of decks, top of the line trucks, and all the wheels, hardware and accessories, the passionate skater wants. It also sells shoes and apparel for men and women by popular brands like. Axion, DC, Dawls, Fine, and a house line properly dubbed FTC. Whether you want a pair of Emerica pro skate shoes, a skater 'zine or a rocking video, it's here.