Riverbrook Bike & Ski Boutique is my go-to place for my favorite two outdoor sports (guess what…read morethey are:) For bike repairs and tuneups, etc., the Riverbrook folks are exceptional -- competent, friendly, efficient, and fair-priced. For ski equipment, the Riverbrook team is also outstanding. They get you outfitted the way you want and they don't push items on you that you don't want. I highly receommend Riverbrook.

Great place to check out in all seasons. They have a wide selection for skiing, biking and enjoying…read morethe outdoors. The owners were very welcoming and knowledgeable. I check it out every time I'm in Hayward!

Lovely merchandise. Have gotten rings repaired, replaced watch batteries , got my eye on a…read morebeautiful ring !

I'm not usually one to peruse jewelry stores. But while visiting Hayward, my sister-in-law and I…read morewere drawn into Hi Ho Silver. And what I found was a place that I could actually shop at. Hi Ho Silver contains a wide variety of pieces -- some affordable and some higher end. I'm always on the look out for opal pieces since that's my birthstone, and Hi Ho had a few pieces for me to see, including a heart-shaped opal that was cut in the same way as a ring I owned when I was younger. My grandmother had given me the ring that unfortunately was stolen; this was the first time seeing something like it. While it was more expensive than I was able to pay, at about $400, it was nice to get to see it. Hi Ho had a mix of earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets. It also had a case of men's engagement rings. Everything was well laid out and easy to view. The staff was helpful. I would definitely shop here again.

As I said in my previous review, Glik's is a bit of a Hayward tradition for my sister-and-law and…read moreI. It's our excuse to buy some fun clothes that we'd actually like to wear again while on vacation. And we were happy to see that Glik's was open on our most recent trip, considering everything going on with COVID-19. We strived to be safe on this trip and take proper precautions. This involved during a quick trip to downtown Hayward. And we found that Glik's has put up a plexiglass barrier at the register, to help protect staff and guests. The dressing rooms were also closed to guests. This did provide some difficulty when it came to deciding what to buy, but I understand why they did this. Holding up a shirt to myself while looking in a mirror gave me an idea, and happily, the shirt fit when I got home and tried it on. The owner/manager was there when we visited. She's always been friendly when we've seen her. Happy to find that this is the same Glik's, with some extra precautions in place.

Gliks isn't your typical tourist shop - there aren't any howling wolf Tshirts or crap plastered…read morewith "Hayward" all over it. If you're a fan of Forever 21 or H&M you definitely will like this store. It's geared to the younger set and has reasonably fashionable items at good prices. As a super bonus, they sell Toms shoes. One weird thing - I stopped in looking for sandals, wandered around for a bit and never saw a single employee.

Great selection of baits and well rounded options for Bass and Musky as well amazing costumer…read moreservice extremely polite and very respectful also very knowledgeable.

Ever since Pastika's closed, this is where I get bait and tackle in Hayward. Friendly employees,…read morelotsa stock of tackle, maps, etc. I have not tried the bottle shoppe which is entered by another door. My bait bought here has never disappointed.

They are the best one in Hayward, have a bunch of stuff, really nice staff, and is cool inside.read more

Not a huge selection, *but* what they do have is pretty beautiful in comparison to any other shop…read morethat you would go to and it's such a small town you can't really expect a huge smokeshop selection. I was very pleased. Prices aren't even that extravagant and you could get anything from a casual to a showpiece here. Impressed.

I have always had the best service. I have shopped the world over for women's clothing and I love…read morethis store. I always find something I love and love love the quality. would rather shop here than any other store!!!

Outdoor Ventures sells higher end outdoor clothing (mostly), shoes (some) and accessories like…read moregloves. They don't really get into gear like backpacks or actual sporting equipment. Brands tend to be higher end, higher quality labels like Patagonia, North Face, Woolrich and Merrill. Prices obviously match but there is usually a sale rack or two that's worth browsing. I scored some super-sweet up north themed PJ pants a few years back. A good place to stop if you're short on outdoor essentials.

Stopped in on a Saturday morning while my mom had a medical appointment. I had my dog with me and I…read morecarry her in a sling on my hip. They were totally fine with that. After all, they are working to benefit animals! I ended up spending almost 2 hours in the store and bought a ton of stuff. I bought books and housewares and jewelry and clothes. I found a designer dress in my size for only six dollars. I did try it on (they have a fitting room). Everyone working there was super nice and helpful. Next time I am back in town I will absolutely go again. It's a gem of a store.

This Thrift Shop is super! Well organized, clean with diverse thrift - antiques to trend clothing-…read morehouseware to linens - crafts - to books. I am always greeted with a warm smile. This is an all volunteer shop opened in the summer 7 days a week - 6 days in the winter. Really fair prices! All of the proceeds goes to the care of the animals at the Northwoods Humane Society shelter! FIVE STARS for sure!

Great Bike shop! High end bikes, equipment, accessories, and friendly service. They also do bike…read morerentals!

I bought some Nordic skis from New Moon online that were shipped to me in Vermont, and they did a…read moregreat job at packing them up safely and getting them to me quickly. They even supplied some ski ties complimentary.

Cute place to get Scandinavian style gifts. They have a lot of trolls and cabin decor. My personal…read morefavorite was all the adorable Scandinavian Christmas ornaments. They had a great selection! The staff helped me find some loon themed decor and the prices were very reasonable.

Cool store. Seriously, the Scandinavian sweaters are…read moreGORGEOUS! Oh my gosh! $200 and one is yours! They have these cool wash clothes made in Hayward. I'll buy them online for Christmas gifts this year. Great stocking stuffer! Stock included standard postcards, magnets, notecards, color books, mugs, children's books and recipes all from Scandinavia. Christmas knick knacks galore. August in Hayward was not the time for Christmas gifts. CUTE kiddie clothing. Warm socks. Shows straight for over the pond. A few choice Rosemaling pieces from a local artist. Beautiful. Pricy but worth it. My grandma had many of the same pieces in her home years ago. Great store. I bought a bumper sticker because this Norwegian couldn't find anything worth dropping a wad of cash but I'm glad I stopped in.