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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Bookstores to Curl Up With
A bookstore! In the age of Amazon and ebooks, independently owned bookstores are alive and well in Humboldt County. Each of our local shops is as unique as their owners. Here’s a trio of favorites in which to get lost among the shelves on a winter’s day. Booklegger The Booklegger’s window displays wrap all the […]
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Young at Heart
Got somebody to spoil? Humboldt has some magical toy shops that will take you back in time and back to the age of wonder, whether you’re treating a little one or getting in touch with your inner child. You’re never too old to play. The Rocking Horse The Rocking Horse, is located in Arcata’s historic […]
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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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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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Vinyl Adventures
Missing Link Records Store owners by day and club DJs by night, Matt Jackson and Adam Pokorski pride themselves on carrying a hand-picked stock of music they would want in their personal collections. Old blues, bluegrass, country, underground/indie bands, metal and stoner rock, and soul 45s are the pair’s specialty — no Top 40 here. […]
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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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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 […]
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Take it With You
Trinidad Trading Company Trinidad, CA (707) 677-0711 Chemical Wedding Bag $278 Beaded Watch Face Bracelet $68 Mer-Octomaid Flask $22 Salty’s Supply Company Trinidad, CA (707) 677-0300 Salty’s Hat $18 Blue Fishing Lures $1.69 Zen Home Décor & Exotic Gifts Arcata, CA (707) 630-5007 Mermaid Shelf Sitter $45 Mermaid Bookends $40 The Neighborhood Humboldt Arcata, CA (707) […]