Whether you’re on the prowl for vintage vinyl in East Village, the perfect gift in Japantown or a new set of wheels on Stevens Creek, these are some of Silicon Valley’s favorite shops and retail destinations as determined by participants in the 2025 Best of Silicon Valley survey.
Best Auto Dealer
Gold Award Winner
Stevens Creek Toyota
San Jose
Silver
Porsche Stevens Creek
Santa Clara
Bronze
BMW of Mountain View
Mountain View
Best Bicycle Shop
Gold Award Winner
Good Karma Bikes
San Jose
Silver
Bicycle Express
San Jose
Bronze
Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange
Palo Alto
Best Bookstore — New
Gold Award Winner
Beyond Text Bookstore
Los Gatos
Silver
Leigh’s Favorite Books
Sunnyvale
Best Bookstore — Used
Gold Award Winner
Recycle Bookstore
San Jose
Silver
Leigh’s Favorite Books
Sunnyvale
Best Clothing — Women’s
Gold Award Winner
Bombshell Boutique
Campbell
Silver
Crossroads Trading
Campbell
Bronze (tie)
Trudys Brides
Campbell
Special Occasions
Campbell
Best Comics Store
Gold Award Winner
Heroes and Champions Comics
Sunnyvale, San Jose
Silver
Illusive Comics & Games
Santa Clara
Bronze
Time Tunnel Toys
San Jose
Best Erotica Store
Gold Award Winner
Hustler Hollywood
San Jose
Silver
Lover’s Paradise Adult Superstore
San Jose
Best Flea Market
Gold Award Winner
De Anza College Flea Market
Cupertino
Silver
Berryessa Flea Market
San Jose
Best Flower Shop
Gold Award Winner
Citti’s Florist
San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara
Silver
Bloomster’s
San Jose
Bronze
Centerpiece Flowers
San Jose
Best Independent Garden Center
Gold Award Winner
Yamagami’s Garden Center
Cupertino
Silver
Johnson Garden Center
Morgan Hill
Best Independent Grocery Store
Gold Award Winner
Zanotto’s, Rose Garden
San Jose
Silver
Lunardi’s
Los Gatos, San Jose
Bronze
Ava’s Downtown Market & Deli
Mountain View
Best Jewelry Store
Gold Award Winner
Joe Escobar Diamonds
Campbell
Silver
The Yellow Brick Road
Los Gatos
Bronze
Vardy’s Jewelers
Cupertino
Best Musical Instrument Store
Gold Award Winner
The Starving Musician
Santa Clara
Silver
Guitar Showcase
San Jose
Bronze
Kamimoto String Instruments
San Jose
Best Place to Buy a Fabulous Gift
Gold Award Winner
Makers Market
San Jose
Silver
East West Bookshop
Mountain View
Bronze
Joe Escobar Diamonds
Campbell
Best Place to Buy From Local Artisans
Gold Award Winner
SJ Made
San Jose
Silver
Makers Market
San Jose
Bronze
The Menagerie Oddities Market
San Jose
Best Record and CD Store
Gold Award Winner
Streetlight Records
San Jose
Silver
Rasputin
Campbell
Bronze
Needle to the Groove
San Jose
Best Skate Shop
Gold Award Winner
Circle-A Skateboards
San Jose
Silver
NC Boardshop
Los Gatos
Best Vintage Clothing Store
Gold Award Winner
Moon Zooom
San Jose
Silver
Therapy Stores
Campbell
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The Best of Silicon Valley 2025 represents the choices of Metro Silicon Valley readers. Conducted annually since 1986, the Best of Silicon Valley is the region’s definitive recognition and discovery guide to the restaurants, shops, venues and services that shape life in the South Bay.
