826 Valencia

(Mission)
826 Valencia St.  
415-642-5905 Map it
www.826valencia.org/store

After selling the film rights to his first book, Dave Eggers could have spent his advance on fast cars. Instead, he chose to open the city’s only pirate supply shop (which is really a front for a volunteer program to help kids develop their writing skills). If you’re too old to be tutored, you can always buy McSweeney’s publications or even a pirate-style glass eye, if you’re so inclined.