Celebrate this summer with innovative cocktail recipes or old favorites in beautiful glassware — sipped through reusable straws, of course. Plaza Arcata has everything you need to mix and serve like a master from recipe books, shakers, jiggers, mixing spoons, copper straws and decanters to just right glasses for mocktails and cocktails. Mix and match […]
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More Than Skin Deep
‘Ohana Organics True to its name, this family-run, organic beauty care company brings the aloha of Hawaii here to Humboldt County. ‘Ohana Organic creates body scrubs, lotions, tattoo butters, cleansers, vegan products, salves and more. The company’s philosophy is “real ingredients for real people.” Putting theory into practice, ‘Ohana Organics grows all its own certified […]
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Marvelous Miscellany
When you enter Many Hands Gallery wind chimes move tunefully overhead, recalling the bay lapping at the bottom of the street, just steps away. A nautical theme fills much of the Old Town space. Maritime merchandise ranges from spyglasses, compasses and sundials to baskets piled high with abalone, starfish and sand dollars. The luminous glass […]
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The Green Scene
Did you know that one of the country’s oldest dispensaries is located in Arcata? HPRC opened in 1999 and has been serving Humboldt ever since. Walking down Arcata’s Sixth Street, it’s easy to stroll past HPRC. With its simple, dark wood and frosted glass exterior and no obvious signage, who could blame you for having […]
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Clothes to the Heart
“Independent. Eclectic. Layered. And funny.” These words describe Humboldt style, according to Nancy Tobin, owner of Arcata clothing boutique Vintage Avenger (1101 H St., Arcata). “I’m looking for natural fibers, anything embroidered,” as well as “the 1980s stuff, which has the laugh factor.” Also key: “Not trying too hard. The attitude here is not anti-fashion […]
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Stop & Smell the Coffee
The season to indulge in the warmth and ritual of a cup of coffee is upon us. And, lately, there’s no better place to stock up on the tools of the trade than Humboldt County. Whether you prefer the pour over or the percolator, we’ve hand picked just about everything you need to perfect the […]
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Sock it to Me
Your feet are important. After all, they take you where you need to go. With their help, you can traverse sandy beaches, hike through the redwoods, walk to your favorite local coffehouse, dance The Nutcracker en pointe and shuffle across the bar to meet a special someone. Your trotters take you on adventures, both expected […]
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We Know What You Bought Last Summer…
For some of us, exploring Humboldt’s retail scene is just as exciting as exploring the stunning outdoors. In case you rolled through the area with someone who refused to stop long or often enough for you to stockpile souvenirs, we’ve made it easy for you by collecting all kinds of take-home fun from throughout the […]
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Geeking Out at the Scruffy Nerd Herder
As a kid, John Coombs loved nothing more than Batman and visiting game shops. Growing up in the cow town of Fortuna, he was mostly out of luck. After graduating from high school, Coombs hatched a plan to start his own game shop, joining the Navy to earn the start-up cash. After working on submarines […]
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An Herb Shop Grows in Eureka
The first time Julie Caldwell drove across the Humboldt County line, the native Alabamian felt curiously at home underneath the towering redwoods. Humboldt’s incredibly diverse ecosystem, rich with verdant flora and fauna, captured Caldwell’s heart and imagination. She decided to stay forever. Like many transplants starting anew behind the Redwood Curtain, Caldwell saw an opportunity […]
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For the Love of Music
Area retailers provide an array of instruments and musical themed gifts sure to hit the right note with enthusiasts of all levels. 1. Ronin Guitars (707) 798-6052Pinecrest Green Morningstar 2.0, prices start at $4,900, contact for availability 2. Many Hands Gallery 438 Second St., Eureka, (707) 445-0455Kalimbas, $96, $132 3. Otto + Olive 330 Second […]
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Out of the Past
Eureka’s historic Old Town is known for its beautiful Victorian architecture, independent bookshops and quirky locals. In recent years, several of Eureka’s lumbering old hotels and redwood office buildings have been restored, breathing fresh life into the city. Amid this makeover, the northern end of Eureka has quietly carved out space for high-end furniture and […]