The Last Straw

Such a wonderful store. So well merchandised. I got two pair of hand made earrings at an amazing price. And I got a recommendation for where to go for lunch. I will be back.

Such a beautiful little shop filled with wonderous things. Marge is such a sweet lovely person. My friends and I were delighted. :) Thank you!

I have been frequenting this amazing little shop for years now, which I only found out about from a friend (it’s way out by the ocean!) I come for gifts often as well as jewelry for myself. It’s very tiny, but Marge has the little jewelry display cases with multiple flat drawers – it’s such fun to find so many layers of fantastic pieces (she has wonderful taste and is incredibly sweet.) If you’re from out of town and want to find great local items to take back as presents, this is your place! (Especially if jewelry is on your list.)

Lovely little store… been a patron for years… great variety and the grandma vibe owner is sweet, she has even given me credit! but not with a card, only my word to repay her. I would have given 5 stars for this review, however i have had some struggle getting jewelry repaired or replaced when they break. Perhaps that’s part of the grandma vibes too!

If you want to treat yourself or a friend/​loved one to a perfect gift or unique piece of jewelry you must find marge and her perfect little shop in the outer sunset. You will not be disappointed, but instead will keep going back.

Whenever I or my family visit San Francisco, we come here! Absolutely magical experience, looking through every little piece. The best place for gifts!

I happened to be in the neighborhood and noticed the cute items on display and went inside — I left with a ton of cute jewelry! There was a variety of styles and handmade jewelry from local artists as well as all over the world. The store is very tiny and full of unique gifts, jewelry, cards, accessories, soaps, and even some clothes and linens. Lots of items at various price points, too, so I found it pretty easy to find a few not-​too-​expensive gifts as well as a splurge item for myself.
Excellent customer service — the shop owner is friendly and not at all pushy. A few other shoppers stopped in while I was there and they all seemed to live in the neighborhood and know the owner pretty well. The store has been there for 40 years!
This store only accepts cash and check. There is an ATM at a convenience store 1 block away. I suggest bringing a checkbook if you’re shopping for fun or for gifts. I hadn’t planned on spending so much, and don’t carry a checkbook with me, so the shop owner held my items at the counter while I took a quick walk to get cash from the ATM.

A great place. Very non-​commercial. All sorts of artisan hand made goods that are often perfect ideas for gifts. No other place like this.

i absolutely adore this gem of a shop! marge, the owner and operator, is a genuinely kind, generous soul filled with love and light. she has an exceptional eye for picking out distinctive, exceptional inventory: hand-​crafted jewelry and accessories. i spent about 3 hours in her lovely company surrounded by my love, gorgeous jewelry, on my recent visit. marge, thank you very much for my treasures and the lovely, inspiring chat we had! God bless you!

Love this special store and owner. Marge may be the heart of San Francisco. Her items are lovely.

I was on my way to Mollusk Surf Shop one day when I felt a physical and emotional pull into this shop. It was shimmering with positive energy and joy. As soon as I walked in a saw why — Marge, and her beautifully-​curated jewelry, blankets, charms, soaps, purses, and other trinkets.
Marge has been in business for 40 years, and it’s obvious why. She’s amazing. And her shop is adorable. And she takes IOUs, in case you don’t have cash on you (like me). How sweet.
Will be back!

I work in the neighborhood and it seems like a solid quarter of women whose jewelry I complement reply with, «Thanks, I got it at The Last Straw.» I finally went to check it out a couple of weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised to find such a gem in the Outer Sunset!
This adorable little shop has so many pieces of jewelry that are unique, feminine, and high-​quality. The hours of operation make it slightly inconvenient to visit, but the shop’s layout, selection, and owner make for a distinctly comfortable and visually stimulating shopping experience.

This shop is so cute! Marge is a lovely person and she has great items for yourself or gifts. I bought some earrings that are so cute. This is a perfect store to get gifts for women.

The Last Straw is the most charming little shop and garden! This place opened up close to 38 years ago in what is now quite the hot neighborhood. It is in the perfect spot not far from the Ocean Beach Dunes and beach. It is located right by Mollusk Surf Shop and 3 Fish Studios and not far from Outerlands Restaurant and the General Store. Totally worth it. The front of the shop is filled with wooden drawers of jewelry of all kinds; pearls, gemstone, sterling silver, copper, etc. There are ranges of styles as well. You will definitely find something if you take the time to look through. It is organized really well. It’s like going through a treasure chest. I found several really unique things for myself and for gifts. In addition to the jewelry, the back room has the most wonderful smelling soaps and shea butter lotions, greeting cards, wallets, knit gloves and hats and the cutest art smocks for kids. The prices are fair and reasonable for the good quality items. I always try to shop local when I can and this shop and owner are just a pleasure. So friendly! You don’t come across little gems like this often, let alone in the city. Go out and visit this place. It is perfect and in the perfect place!!!

Sweetest tiny shop!
Lovely friendly owner named Marge.
Handmade baby gifts. Handmade soaps. Handmade pottery. Handmade tea towels. And more.
But the star of the show is by far the jewelry — for men and women! The front of the shop is packed with jewelry in such an organized fashion in little drawers — you just keep finding more and more like a treasure box.
I bought a beautiful ring and a cute handmade bib for my friend’s new baby for less than $ 100! And Marge wrapped the bib in paper with a sprig of dried flowers when I went away to grab cash — aww!
It’s so Sunset-​y and unique and worth stopping by to check out.

The Last Straw is a tiny little store that’s all the way out in the Outer Sunset, not too far from the Mollusk Surf Shop. If you walk up to it, it just look like an adorable little shack but it is filled with treasures inside.
It’s also close to the Cajun restaurant if you want to make an afternoon out of it. It’s a lovely, quiet neighborhood, about two blocks from Ocean Beach.
The owner is sweet and patient and is glad to help, if you need to find the perfect gift for that special lady in your life. She has a huge collection of beautiful jewelry, some knick-​knacks, baby stuff, bath & body products and perfume in the back. The store is very small but you’re sure to find something pretty if you take the time to look through all the nooks and crannies.

Love, love, love this wonderful store and the nice women who work there.
Beautiful things and a warm atmosphere.

This is my favorite shop to buy jewelry for my wife and it’s my wife’s favorite place to receive jewelry from. Marge, who has run the shop for 35 years and lives in the cottage in the yard, is charming just like her shop. A true hidden gem.

Hospitality. The woman has fabulous taste and a rare sense of community and hospitality. No credit cards? I was afraid I wasn’t going to be able to get my socks and fingerless gloves I had fallen in love with. No problem. «You can pay me later, come back or send me a check.» Wow. I was hesitant, probably just from the shock of the trust and hospitality that this woman was naturally beaming. My friend said, «How dare you trust me more that I trust myself.» Ha! Well, I sent a check as soon as I got home, and frankly, I think I love the socks and fingerless gloves even more.
Fabulous jewelry and absolutely reasonable prices. Found many beautiful sterling rings that I will go back for that were unique and affordable.
Thank you Last Straw!

I ADORE this place. My mom has been going here for about 20 years now and it’s just a dream.
It’s in a little home with all types of jewelry and different trinkets. The items are either handmade or come from places all over the world.
The owner is friendly and a pleasure to do business with.
Prices are on the uppity side, but the jewelry is unique and one-​of-​a-​kind.