Shoppers in gay San Diego will be excited to browse the boutiques of the Gaslamp District, Seaport Village, as well as the galleries of Little Italy. A number of men’s boutique stores draw the eye of the gay traveler looking for a southern California souvenir. Whether it's clothing, gifts, or books, San Diego has the gay shopper covered.
The high-end brand Rufskin is headquartered in San Diego with its flagship store in the hip North Park neighborhood. Inside, shoppers can find everything from skin-tight denim, swimwear, to risqué underwear, as well as a few items that can only be described as high fashion.
For a larger sampling of brands, Manfest outfits the gay shopper with clothing, fetish accessories, and sex toys. This one-stop shop carries Diesel jeans, Andrew Christian underwear, and makes custom leather harnesses. The store is centrally located in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
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The city’s best streetwear can be found in North Park’s The Fresh Yard. From snapbacks to socks, the store dresses customers in the best California swag. Check Fresh Yard’s schedule for art shows and store parties (with DJs spinning) to immerse yourself in the vibe of the store.
Love & Aesthetics may be San Diego’s most handsome men’s store. An assortment of casual to business clothing is championed on the clean lines of the shelves and tables alongside awesome interior decor. The store now has two locations, one in Little Italy and one in NoPa.
San Diego’s best bookstore – with an impressive collection of LGBT titles – is Bluestocking Books in Hillcrest. The store is the perfect stop to pick up your favorite titles to flip through while relaxing on the beach.
