Jose Vera Gallery (CLOSED)

This sprawling two-room art space features paintings usually pertaining to California and Chicano themes. You'll be mesmerized by the sheer volume of art in the gallery, as retail items range from furniture and metalwork to ceramics and tiles, plus scores of other mediums, coming from the Mission and Spanish Revival periods, Art Deco and American Arts & Crafts movements. The friendly and knowledgeable managers will divulge colorful stories behind each and every item, and with such a big selection, you're likely to find the perfect piece to give your home personality. The 4,000-square-foot gallery also hosts events like art shows, celebrations of local artists and poetry readings.