If Thanksgiving is for eating and stirring up family drama, then the day after is for retail therapy. If you’d rather dodge big-box chaos and keep your Black Friday money in the Bay, we’ve got you covered, with great deals from local companies on everything from high-tech healthcare to cult fashion fits.
Here are the Bay Area deals to splurge on this weekend.
Monastery (opens in new tab): SF-made skincare
Founded in 2016 by Noe Valley facialist Athena Hewett, whose celebrity clients include Emily Blunt and Chloë Sevigny, Monastery is a botanical line designed around small-batch oils with a less-is-more approach to formulas. Every product is made in her San Francisco lab. The hero is Rose cleansing oil, which usually retails for$48, made “with the essence of over 100 rose petals.” Another fan favorite is the hydrating floral essence, developed in collaboration with Monastery client Sofia Coppola. (opens in new tab)
Everything from the line is 25% off through Monday.
Lisa Says Gah (opens in new tab): maximalist fashion
In 2014, San Francisco fashionista Lisa Bühler launched Lisa Says Gah, a kitschy, maximalist brand that quickly earned a devoted following online. In 2023, she opened a store in Hayes Valley. The brand highlights independent women designers, stocking fruity prints, chunky knits, playful accessories, and a Mattel Polly Pocket collaboration. (opens in new tab) The guiding ethos is “Gah,” described as “that powerful yet elusive ‘I’ve GOT to have it’ feeling.”
All items are 30% off.
Eternal (opens in new tab): performance primary care in the Presidio
It doesn’t get more San Francisco wellness than this deal on a membership to a boutique health clinic. The sports-focused Eternal was launched this summer by Alex Mather, former CEO of The Athletic. Members get an annual physical with a DEXA bone-density scan, biomarker blood panels, and unlimited in-person or virtual visits. Eternal’s target customer is the casual athlete, from cyclists to pickleballers. The clinic takes into account data from wearable devices like Oura Ring and Apple Watch. “We get a very clear sense of your strengths and weaknesses and help you prioritize what to work on,” Mather said.
An annual membership is $374.25, a discount of 25%.
Cold plunge with this bathtub converter kit. | Source: Homeplunge
HomePlunge (opens in new tab): Cold plunging for apartment dwellers
For some in SF, cold plunging is a way of life that can purportedly reduce inflammation (opens in new tab) and improve mood. Many people jump into the bay or install backyard tubs to achieve the freeze. But for folks who want an indoor chill, there’s HomePlunge, designed by Christopher Francis, a San Francisco-based aerospace engineer. It’s a plug-and-play bathtub converter, no plumbing necessary. “I built this because I wanted this for myself,” he said of the air-conditioner-size unit, which can bring your tub to 34 degrees Fahrenheit.
The device is $2,400, 20% off.
Timbuk2 (opens in new tab): essential bags for urbanites
Created in 1989 by Rob Honeycutt, a San Francisco bike messenger with back pain, Timbuk2 has been a mainstay for decades, expanding from messenger bags to luggage of all stripes. With a Mission factory store and a Hayes Valley flagship, this company offers the must-have accessory for anyone who carries too much stuff.
Up to 30% off.
San Franpsycho (opens in new tab): The delightful local T-shirt company
This beloved screenprinting graphic tee and lifestyle brand, which emerged from the surf scene in 2001, is the closest thing SF has to a hometown uniform and perfect for tourist gifts. Its designers churn out tees, hoodies, hats, glassware, bags, and pins imbued with local energy — Sutro Tower rainbows, the California bear (opens in new tab), and baseball-cat puns like “take meeeow to the ball game (opens in new tab).”
Get 15% off through Monday.