What if everything was lovely? Popping into Good Day Shop, tucked between Humboldt Barber Shop and Tin Can Mailman used books off Arcata’s H Street, might provide the answer. In every direction and every corner of the tiny shop — and what spills over onto the little bench and racks out front — there’s something […]
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All that Glitters at Abraxas Jewelry and Leather
Before you step into the red Victorian storefront of Abraxas Jewelry and Leather on Main Street in Ferndale, steady yourself. It’s a little like entering a cave of wonders, with jewels and stones winking and shining from all directions. One glass case is filled with turquoise sourced from the Southwest, another with carnelian, still others […]
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Finding the perfect perfume at Tulip
When I stepped into Tulip, a small yet luxurious feeling shop in Eureka’s Old Town, I immediately felt calmer. The aroma was pleasant and floral. Warm lights bounced off little glass fragrance bottles. I took a moment to admire the golden rain-style chandelier fixed above me in the center of the ceiling. Owner Victoria England […]
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Bell & Hook’s Taste for Adventure
A more recent addition to the Arcata Plaza in 2023, the lifestyle gift shop Bell & Hook, is the sister store — or what the staff playfully calls the “brother store” — to Plaza, a long-standing Arcata business. Both are led by Natalie Walston, who made a “sharp left turn” into retail after a 12-year […]
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Eco Friendliness and Little Luxuries at Rosebud
Becoming an environmentally conscious shopper can be daunting in a world filled with plastic packaging and single-use products. But at Rosebud in Eureka, owner Tamara Cervenka does the legwork to make eco-friendly products from near and far accessible, so you can shop mindfully, without the hassle. The previous owner, Rosie Slentz, opened the store in […]
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Local Love at Humboldt Outfitters
At the cute and cozy Humboldt Outfitters, you can quite literally outfit yourself in Humboldt-themed merch from head to toe. You’ll find Humboldt-labeled sweatshirts, Humboldt-embroidered hats, Humboldt totes, and many other items to let people know that you have been to — or are from — our beautiful Redwood Coast Region. Bonus: All the apparel […]
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Vintage Treasures
Ahoy, shoppers!Behold, for there was ne’er a more colorful destination than Shipwreck in Arcata. The sister site of Shipwreck in Eureka’s Old Town, this location brings vintage, handmade and modern apparel, and more to the Arcata Plaza. Even among the unique lineup of shops in Arcata’s downtown, Shipwreck is a standout. Its playful window displays […]
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From Near and Far
Formerly a Portland shop, Zumbido, buzzing with personality, opened in Old Town Eureka in 2021. Window shopping will simply not suffice (though the hand painted ceramics on display will certainly keep you occupied on the sidewalk for a few minutes). Step through the threshold and find yourself among an assortment of ethically sourced and fair […]
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Secondhand Style
Whether you’re looking to sport that perfect ’90s-grunge look or ’60s-inspired hippie vibe, Redwood Retro has you covered. Nestled in the heart of Old Town Eureka, Redwood Retro specializes in vintage clothing from the year 2000 back to the 1950s. Upon entering, you’ll find not just clothes, but retro home decor, jewelry and accessories. If […]
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Tactile Type
There are those among us who, ambivalent as we might have been about the start of the school year, reveled in shopping for supplies. The satisfying heft of a new notebook, the fresh curls of wood from sharpening a new pencil. (Inhales deeply.) And when we grow up, we peer into stationery shops with the glee […]
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Boot Up
In Humboldt County, we’re serious about our winter footwear. It’s often rainy and cool here on the coast and nothing keeps one warm like a good pair of boots. We’ve selected some of the best styles from local retailers to keep your feet warm and dry. So go ahead. Jump in a puddle.
