The best local shops in San Benito County

7 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Boot Barn

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Retail chain with a variety of Western & work-related apparel, shoes & accessories, plus gifts.

1220 E Park St (Hollister)

“Retail chain with a variety of Western & work-related apparel, shoes & accessories, plus gifts.”

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Ross Dress for Less

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Retail chain selling brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories & housewares at discount prices.

1240 E Park St (Hollister)

“Retail chain selling brand-name clothing, shoes, accessories & housewares at discount prices.”

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Lucky

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Local chain featuring clean grocery essentials, meat, cakes and hot meals.

291 McCray St (Hollister)

“Local chain featuring clean grocery essentials, meat, cakes and hot meals.”

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Big 5 Sporting Goods

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Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.

251 McCray St (Hollister)

“Chain retailer providing a full range of sporting & outdoor equipment, shoes & apparel.”

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CGR Farmhouse

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CGR Farmhouse blends vintage charm with modern finds, with styled displays that make gift-hunting and shelf-refreshing weirdly fun. Think…

5890 San Felipe Rd (Hollister) · ✓ checked Aug 13

“CGR Farmhouse blends vintage charm with modern finds, with styled displays that make gift-hunting and shelf-refreshing weirdly fun. Think unique home accents, garden bits, seasonal decor and those perfect little host gifts you forget until five minutes before you need them. Go peek this week.”

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Bene Gifts Hollister

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Bene Gifts Hollister is your local shortcut to actually thoughtful presents, from custom gift baskets to cozy home decor, candles,…

615-B San Benito St (Hollister)

“Bene Gifts Hollister is your local shortcut to actually thoughtful presents, from custom gift baskets to cozy home decor, candles, handbags, and kids’ goodies. Stock up on gourmet comfort eats, sweet treats, olive oils and balsamics, plus journals and family games that make last-minute gifting look planned.”

From the San Benito County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Target

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Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.

1790 Airline Hwy (Hollister)

“Retail chain offering home goods, clothing, electronics & more, plus exclusive designer collections.”

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