# Paxton Gate > Shop blends Victorian curiosity with modern artistry, featuring walls lined with taxidermy, insects in glass, fossils, bones, and rare crystals. Atmosphere feels like wandering through a naturalist's attic, with a lush plant section offering succulents and carnivorous plants contrasting the front's oddities. Visitors find a unique mix of science, art, and eccentricity in one meticulously organized space. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/PaxtonGate - Address: 824 Valencia St, San Francisco, California, United States - Phone: +14158241872 - Website: http://www.paxtongate.com/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Interesting — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 ## What people say - "It's a really cool curiosity store with unique oddities." - "It's a super fun place to check out." - "I found the staff to be friendly and informative." ## Good to know - The shop hosts workshops like insect pinning classes for hands-on learning. - Items include bugs, bones, fossils, books, and plants, perfect for collectors. - The store features a mini scape/plant shop in the back for plant lovers. - Online ordering is easy and quick for those who prefer shopping from home. - The shop is a great place for unique gifts and one-of-a-kind items. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.