✨ Small Business Week 2026  ·  North Beach, San Francisco  ·  May 4 – 9, 2026
Small Business Week · North Beach

A Scavenger Hunt
through the heart of North Beach.

Date Saturday, May 9 · Hours 11 AM – 7 PM · Free to play

Choose 6 stops minimum, challenge yourself to 10, or do all of them and win a grand prize. This is a love letter to the shopkeepers, makers, and entrepreneurs who make North Beach what it is.

Presented by
San Francisco Vintage
&
Happy House
In partnership with Telegraph Hill Dwellers
01 — How It Works

Five steps. One great day.

01

Scan a QR code

Find one at any participating shop. The map shows every stop on the hunt.

02

Choose your stops

Pick which shops to visit. Build your own route through the neighborhood.

03

Take on the challenge

Every stop has its own. Quick, playful, small.

04

Post and tag

Post the challenge to your Instagram story. Tag the shop, plus @san.franciscovintage and @happyhousesf. That's your proof of visit. Chat with the owners. Linger. Find something you love.

05

Redeem at Qua O La

Bring your tagged stories to Qua O La. 6 stops earns a $40 gift. 10 levels you up. All stops unlock the Grand Prize, valued over $100.

02 — Prizes

What you're playing for.

Level One
Complete 6 stops

Six tagged stories on Instagram earn a curated gift valued at $40, redeemable at Qua O La when you finish.

Level Up
Complete 10 stops

For those who push past the minimum. An upgraded reward waiting at Qua O La when you bring ten tagged stories.

Grand Prize
Complete every stop

Finish the full North Beach loop and claim a grand prize valued over $100, stocked with vintage, goods, and experiences from every shop on the map.

03 — The Map

Every stop, plotted.

04 — Questions

Good to know.

The Rules
  1. You must enter your email address to sign up.
  2. You must tag the shops in your stories with the completed challenge.
  3. Your Instagram must be public. It's unfair if you can see us, but we can't see you.
How do I prove I visited a stop?
Post the shop's challenge to your Instagram story and tag the business, along with @san.franciscovintage and @happyhousesf. That's your proof of visit. Bring your tagged stories to Qua O La at the end to claim your prize.
Is this family-friendly?
Some locations are 21+. Read the details of each shop on the map before visiting to plan a route that works for your group.
I own a North Beach business. Can I participate?
We'd love to have you on the map. Participating businesses are $40 and get listed on the map, in the passport, and on this page. Reach out here to join.
Who is organizing this?
The hunt is produced by San Francisco Vintage and Happy House, in partnership with Telegraph Hill Dwellers and neighborhood partners celebrating Small Business Week.