There’s something about clothing and objects designed by a singular imagination and made by an actual person’s hands. This pair of Humboldt shops rounds up quirky and beautiful things with personality and soul, like the people who made them. The Bodega H.A. Pearson, the vivacious owner of The Bodega, is known for her super soft, […]
Lynn Leishman
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Mood Indigo
We like to keep it casual in Humboldt. Denim in all shades is playing a major role in the fashion picture this spring, making the clothes we already love to wear officially stylish. One of our favorite stops is Indigo Denim Bar in Garberville. Owner Annie Bignon started out with her children’s clothing store Li’l […]
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Hearth Warming
At Carter House Inn, a welcoming wood fire in the main lobby is lit mornings and evenings nearly year round. Starting at 5 pm, you can sink into leather chairs and sofas with a starter or dessert and a glass of wine from Restaurant 301’s award-winning cellar stocked with 3,400 bottles. You could also order […]
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Dining by the Glass
Humboldt’s restaurants are swirling with options for wine lovers. Let us help you pick out something from the menu — and the wine list. Brick & Fire Bistro The centerpiece of Brick & Fire Bistro is a wood-fired brick oven. Take advantage of it and the view of the staff working like a practiced dance […]
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Sweater Weather
Unless you’ve spent time on California’s North Coast before, you may not have brought enough warm clothing for our foggy mornings and cool evenings. It’s sweater weather year round in some parts of Humboldt County and if you forgot to pack one (or if you agree with us that you can never have enough) here […]
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Nostalgic & New
No matter what your style, Golden Gait Mercantile in Ferndale and Plaza in Arcata should be on your list of retail experiences to enjoy year-round. Golden Gait Mercantile Walk into this two-story classic general store, smell the sassafras and step back in time. We defy you to resist the old-fashioned candy counter owners Julie and […]
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Vintiqueing
Daisy Drygoods Proprietor Mary Anderson has been defining her collections for the past 15 years. While her initial focus was on vintage and antique textiles and sewing notions, her business has evolved to include a number of other specialties. This is the place for those who dream of a large store filled with “smalls.” We […]
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Fish On
Insider recently had the pleasure of spending time on the water with Captain Matt Dallam of Northwind Charters in Eureka and Captain Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sportfishing, operating out of Shelter Cove. The genuine enthusiasm these guys show for what they do is well — catching! Captain Dallam’s 35-foot boat Fishy Business came here […]
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Gear Up
We met with the pros from Adventure’s Edge (AE), Pacific Outfitters (PO) and Picky, Picky, Picky (PPP) to learn about innovative gear to make your hiking, camping, biking, fishing, climbing or paddling experience even cooler. Just a few of our favorites include: 1. Prana Geo Chalk Bag with its own belt, in citrus. $22 (AE) […]
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Thrifted!
One of the most memorable “souvenirs” I ever purchased on a vacation came from a charity thrift store — a $2 cookbook signed by Julia Child. As a regular thrift store patron, I often run into out-of-towners who are thrilled to find Humboldt County’s wealth of thrift and vintage clothing stores — along with their […]
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Vintiqueing in Eureka
Gemini Vintiques This charming Old Town Eureka shop is a great place for vintage finds including “fancy lady” bags, shoes and jewelry, old toys, globes, tropical Pacific barkcloth fabrics and drapes, mid-century housewares, linens, antique dishes and glassware. There are even pieces of Humboldt history in the form of cookbooks, ashtrays and ephemera from the […]
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Antiquing in Fortuna & Ferndale
Art & Old Things When you visit, be sure to congratulate gracious Dorothy Lancaster and her daughter Toni Scolari on their 20th year in business. These women know their customers and have tailored their inventory to please. Each month they feature the work of a local artist along with stacks of dishes, quilts, milk glass […]