SockShop Cannery Row

I was trying to manage my expectations when I walked into this store, because it seemed like any shop on Cannery Row would have sky-​high prices and hideous touristy junk. But I was pleasantly surprised by SockShop, which makes the most of its tiny store and really packs in the novelty socks!
Every inch of wall space is crammed full of socks, as it should be. I saw a lot of familiar brands that I like: Sock It To Me, Hotsox, K. Bell, Foot Traffic, etc. To save space, they alternate colorways on the rack, so if you see a pattern you like, make sure to poke back a bit to see what other color options are available.
Novelty sock shops usually have mostly women’s socks, and this is the case here, but there is a decent amount of stuff for men, kids, and babies, too. Prices are similar to other fancy sock stores, ranging from $ 5 – 10 and up depending on what you’re looking for. They do also have plainer and athletic styles if wild patterns and garish colors aren’t your thing.
I found a fantastic pair of wintery s’mores-and-hot-cocoa themed socks by Hotsox that I loved, so I had to get them. Service was pleasant and friendly and the guy behind the counter said he was a novelty sock lover too.
If you’re looking for fun souvenirs or gifts, this store has several Monterey-​esque styles with otters, boats, and ocean themes. A way better gift than a crummy mug or keychain!

Something for everyone! It was a bit crowded, but we had fun looking. I liked the team athletic and super hero socks and the ones with funny sayings. They even have those toe socks. Great for gifts.

A great place for ‘fun’ socks! They have something for everyone. I buy my ’ Christmas stocking stuffers’ here every year for all family members, Dog and cat lovers, fishermen, sports enthusiasts and kids.

I can’t express how much I love socks. It doesn;t matter if they’re long or short, just as long as they’re not white and boring. For me, printed socks are just FUN!
This shop is a bit on the small side, but they had EVERYTHING, including imports from Japan, and tabi socks — you know, the kind you can wear with flip flops! They had five toe socks and even thigh highs.

This place has socks in just about any design you can think of — crazy animals, wacky patterns, weird symbols, and even embroidered famous works of art (Mona Lisa socks FTW). If you like wild socks, this should be home base for you.
They didn’t seem to carry Happy Socks, which is an increasingly popular brand, but all of the great sock patterns made up for it. We walked away with Cleopatra print, monkey in a business suit print, and luchador print. Pretty snazzy.
Prices range from about $ 5-​$ 7 for ankle socks, $ 7-​$ 15 for crew length, and probably a bit more for knee socks.

Every kind of sock imaginable! Being a sock person, I love the different patterns and they have it all! Hot Sox is my favorite brand but this store has taught me to venture beyond my comfort zone and I got socks in both my favorite brand and new brands too. Fast friendly service. What more can you ask for?

Such a fun store! There isn’t anything better than putting on a fresh pair of socks, and this store is brimming with options. I mean, I found octopus socks. OCTOPUS. SOCKS. Couldn’t be happier.

You won’t believe this place! I thought it was a joke. But, I have to tell you it’s pretty cool! A whole store of Socks. Everything you would ever want in a sock, too! I’m going back today for a couple pair of Zombie and Evil Clown socks. They had some cool Monkey socks I was thinking about, too!

I LOVE me some cool socks, the wackier the better! It’s one of my life’s joys to be all dressed in business attire, knowing underneath I’m sporting, say, chinese food socks, pink lemonade socks, wine socks, cheese socks, squirrel socks, Halloween socks in April, Christmas socks in June. They don’t let me dye my hair purple at work, I took the piercing out of my eyebrow, visible lingerie is generally frowned upon — so what’s a girl to do? Let her freak socks fly!
I actually popped into this particular shop on a quest for video game socks — any type will do, just a gift for the right person. And sadly, no luck! But I found something even more fun — bacon socks! Truly if you spend the time to look around and absorb the endless design options, you will find a pair of socks that fits the personality of everyone you know. Maybe socks THEMSELVES are the ultimate stocking stuffer!
Great options, helpful staff, bacon socks — happiness is SockShop!

I can never get out of this place without a purchase. If not for me, then a gift. More often than not, my hubby is stocking up on crazy socks — his only sign of rebellion at work. I wish they had frequent shopper or volume discounts.

I’m totally a sucker for cool socks. They have an array of choices, from high socks, tights, leggings, babies, toddlers, men… Betsey Johnson, and all sorts of cool socks to warm your toes.
Just one thing? $ 20-​$ 30 tights?! I’d rather buy jeans from H&M. But yeah, regardless — I still came out with socks for my family! Ha ha ha

This is THE place for sock lovers! Has everything imaginable, I was in heaven!

Fancy Feet for Friends or Fun
Knee Socks! I found some adorable cupcake and colorful striped knee socks in their selection for $ 10. Washed them a few times now and the stretch is nice and strong still. What breed of dog do you fancy as they carry lots of dog socks to choose from. Spanxs, 80’s lacy socks, tights in fun colors, toe socks, slippers, kids sunglasses, baby socks and more. Great for a small gift for a friend or just to give yourself a daily dose of fun for your feet.

I love this shop. No sock shop is complete without colorful socks with little toesies, in my opinion — which they have. But the ultimate test was did they have Bernese Mountain dog socks to go along with my Golden Retriever socks — and they do. My feet now match my dogs.

I haven’t yet bought anything here, but I love visiting. Imagine my surprise to see an actual store devoted to socks exists! I love keeping my feet and legs warm. I would give 5 stars if the store wasn’t so expensive with some of its products.

Socks here! Socks there! Socks and stockings everywhere! Hundreds of socks, thousands of socks, millions and millions and millions of socks!
Lotsa of socks and no cats or kittens (except on the socks)
(re: Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag)
They have socks for men, women and kids. Many, many choices from
plain, fancy, lacy & frilly, cutesy and more. Greatest variety I’ve seen.
They have tights, knee socks, trouser socks, sport socks,
And they still carry earrings-​a small but affordable selection.
No visit to the aquarium IS complete without a visit to the Sockshop.
Probably good that they are on the pricey side. If they were cheaper I’d have to have a wheelbarrow to carry them to the car.

This place was a life safer (or should I say, foot saver) this weekend as my dumb ass decided (stupidly) to be fashionable over functional. ½ block into our decent on Cannery Row, my feet were KILLING me and the heat didn’t make anything better (oh, to be under 35 again)…Anyway, this is a small cute sock shop and then some. They have tights to slippers to jewelry too, but most of all, they had flip flops. Cute and comfy and pricier than Target flip flops, but thank goodness they did b/​c my feet survived the rest of the weekend!
Note to self… Valet shoes are and will always be valet shoes (don’t forget).

Whenever we visit the aquarium, we HAVE to visit this sock shop. There is a lot of selection to choose from. This visit I saw they have cool zodiac sign socks and my boyfriend loves their variety of toe socks. Once I step inside the shop I pick up like 4 or 5 different pairs! As I take a look around a bit more I begin to realize «Maybe i don’t need so many» hahaha! If wasn’t low on the moo-​la I would definitely go to town on this store. The prices are a bit too expensive for my taste, but if money was more indispensable I’d give it a solid 5 star rating.

I was SURE I would get out of here without buying a thing. Then I decided I HAD to have a pair of socks with a big toe — to wear with my flip flops! They had at least 20 different ones — with various styles and fabric. DRAT! I had to buy a pair — and wished I could justify buying more!

Socks, socks and more socks! This place has all kids of dress, casual, cool and wacky socks. They also sell slippers too.
Located in the heart of Cannery Row.