Best of 2024 – Retail

BEST BICYCLE SHOP: Mike’s Bikes
Mike’s Bikes is a one-stop shop for everything you need to bike in the South Bay. Whatever terrain suits you best, they have the road bike, mountain bike, kid’s bike or electric bike you’re looking for, as well as accessories, apparel and service. 
4233 W. Middlefield Road, Palo Alto | (650) 858-7700 | mikesbikes.com

BEST BOOKSTORE: Books Inc.
Books Inc. offers an array of joys for local bookworms: old classics, new hardcovers, newspapers, magazines and gift ideas galore. The bookstore has story times and book clubs. 
317 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 428-1234 | booksinc.net/MountainView

BEST FLORIST: Fleur De Lis
The neighborhood flower shop Fleur de Lis sells floral arrangements for weddings, birthdays, holidays, funerals and corporate events. The store also offers a selection of gifts, fruit baskets and plants.
811 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 968-0220 | fdlflowers.com

BEST HARDWARE STORE: Blossom True Value Hardware
Since 1973 Blossom True Value Hardware has been selling items for plumbing, gardening and electrical work, in addition to housewares and other small appliances. The hardware store also provides a key and glass-cutting service for customers. 
1297 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View | (650) 964-7871 | truevalue.com 

BEST STORE FOR UNUSUAL GIFTS: Therapy Stores
Therapy sells clothing, home goods, vintage furniture, jewelry and unusual trinkets. The company also donates 1% of all sales to community organizations, including food banks, wildfire relief funds and charities.
250 Castro St., Mountain View | (650) 691-1186 | therapystores.com