What a GREAT place to make a pit stop…read more Quality/Quantity - Tourists stop. Great place to get souvenirs for friends and family. Many locally made gifts. And of course, many Bigfoot gifts. Lots of wood carved items and photo opportunities with Bigfoot. Atmosphere - Huge cool place, especially if you are into Bigfoot, Sasquatch. Last year, they did a good job with marketing; added flags, more merchandise outdoors to entice drivers to stop by. Parking on the side of the road, yet still safe; less safe parking across the road. Clean bathrooms (outhouses), hand sink, soap, and paper towels. Open 7 days a week. Service - Everyone was friendly. Price - Tourist prices. Owner Suggestion - Congrats to the Carlson family for 41+ years and all your success and your new marketing. :) Can I suggest a website?

Stopped in to buy some items on our way through. The shop and product selection is pretty…read moreimpressive. I wish I could say the same for the customer service which was horrible. Most of the employees were helpful and in good spirit. There was however one employee who cussed at me and threatened me in front of my family and others customers over a misunderstanding. Foul language and aggressive behavior is not ok and that is something that I will not tolerate. I asked to speak to the manager but was told he was on vacation and that he was not going to be of any help on assisting me with this matter. I asked why and I was told by a second employee that this behavior is viewed as acceptable by the manager. I am choosing to write a review so that everyone knows what could happen if you are planning on stopping by. I will never return and I will advise others in the area not to do so as well.

It's been closed for a while, owned by a dispensary, but the EVGo chargers are bonkers fast in the…read moreparking lot at 325kwh often.

Roadside attraction [Garberville CA]…read more I know it's a tourist trap but it was very cool to see inside the log house. We checked inside the gift shop to purchase tickets at $2/person. You will be given a ticket with a 4-digit code plus a separate code for the bathroom. The gift shop also serves coffee and some food items and has a separate room in the back that serves as a dispensary. Yes! This is Humboldt County after all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If driving along Highway 101 towards Avenue of the Giants, it's pretty hard to miss seeing The One Log House, located next door to the Grandfather Tree. It's made from a 2100 year old gigantic redwood tree in crafted in 1946. It took 8 months to gut and hollow out the room and is 7-feet high and 32-feet long. I was able to walk inside nicely (I'm 5'2" hehehe). The log house toured the US in its early years until it settled in Redwood Country in 1999. Inside is just like a home complete with a kitchen, bedroom and living space. It seemed a perfectly livable residence. But anyway, there's the kitchen complete with various spices and salt, a breakfast nook, dual beds, reading tables, bench, books and magazines. I couldn't resist stepping in to check it out. One Log House is nestled in the heart of the Redwood forest. Worth the stop. Review #2512

The Grandfather Tree is a fascinating example if an old growth Redwood. It's free to stop and view…read more The gift shop had items that were unique to their store compared to some of the other stores in the area

Fun stop. The Grandfather Tree is an awe-inspiring natural…read moremarvel, standing at 265 feet tall with a massive 24-foot diameter and an estimated age of 1,800 years, offering visitors a truly humbling glimpse into the ancient past. Our spontaneous visit turned out to be a fascinating and insightful experience, with the tree's grandeur and history leaving a lasting impression. There is a fabulous gift shop that provides a fun selection of redwood-themed items and souvenirs. Cost is reasonable. Note: be prepared for limited amenities, as there is only one outhouse available, with no real restrooms on-site. Aside from that--it is a must-see for nature enthusiasts and those interested in the enduring beauty of California's redwoods.

Happy to do business here! Bought some beautiful hemp and bamboo clothing. Nice selection of hemp…read moreapparel and products. Also some beautiful custom blown pipes and general accessories.

A client of mine and some old friends decided to hit up some of the Mountain Biking by Shelter Cove…read morea few weeks back. Riding caravan style, loaded to the brim with bikes, pads, helmets, beer, meat and wood for three days, my client said we had to stop at this shop is Gaberville to get a T-shirt. Why the hell do you need a t-shirt for a weekend of riding??? As we rolled into Garberville, an epitome of a laid back town supported by California's No. 1 cash crop, we found Tommy in the Hemp Connection buying a pipe. Why the hell did you tell me a t-shirt man??? The shop is of typical size with a large selection of hemp wears and "lifestyle" items. In the case is a small selection of your typical glass and an area for more unique wood and metal appliances. The chick behind the counter totally was baked and I'm pretty sure she didn't know what day it was but hey, she was knowledgeable and polite and good Karma to her. Apparently, this was the first hemp shop in the US, not sure about that, but that's what the lady said. I'm all for the use of hemp, its durability is phenomenal but until we get some laws changes its ridiculously expensive. So next time you are on 101 north and need a shirt, or smoking accoutrement, you know you got a friend in Gaberville.

Love this place! Cookies lounge inside. "lounge" will be outside when pandemic lets up. They are…read moreplanning a pretty amazing layout, stay tuned! They sell Cookies brand mushrooms. As well as a full but small Dispensary for all your cookies needs... It is located inside the cute gift shop with tee shirts & sweatshirts. They have some gorgeous handmade wood products. Postcards and trinkets. As well as a snack shop for coffee, drinks & hot dogs & chips and that kinda stuff. There is a campground behind the store. I read they may be doing a festival there in the summertime, although they may not be able to... Stay tuned and research it on their social media platforms, IG FB etc. Super cool spot as others have said stop for pictures. Buy some local products and souvenirs, hand made soaps and maybe a bigfoot magnet...

We stopped here for coffee and some smoke for the road. What a great concept. Coffee and cannabis!…read more However, the security guard in front of the dispensary entrance was giggly, belly laughing, to a point of annoyance. My husband and I were really excited to go check out the cannabis in the rear of the store, but the unbecoming behavior of the security guard really turned us off. It almost felt like they were laughing at us?! Or mocking me. The prices of the cannabis growers apparel was absolutely ridiculous-$80 for a sweatshirt that says nothing about Humboldt county even. I wouldn't waste my time - coffee was good.

Roadside Attraction along the Avenue of the Giants…read more While researching for places to visit in Humboldt County I came across this quirky roadside attraction that was surely supposed to be worth a stop when visiting the redwoods. The "World Famous Tree House" located in Piercy as it claimed to be may not only be closed but by the looks of it I think it may have totally gone out of business altogether OR they could just be closed during the winter season. The gift shop had a sign outside that said 'closed,' the surroundings look unkempt, next to the gift shop was a section full of unorganized stuff, empty boxes as if cleaning out the area, and the plants around the tree house were overgrown. I didn't want to go further inside the property. The deck where some chainsaw carvings were once displayed was falling apart and seemed unsafe to stand on. The tree is actually still alive. There were stairs that led below to the door of the treehouse. The other side had a window which we couldn't see anything inside because it was dark inside. The tree house was named the World's Tallest Home in a Ripley's Believe It or Not cartoon in 1933 and over time it became known as the World Famous Tree House. If it was anything like "The Living Chimney Tree" we saw in Phillipsville then I need not see inside. Unfortunately, that was all I could share about my experience. We'll try another time and maybe we'll get lucky on our next visit and find this enchanting roadside charm open. Review #2514

What is a visit to the redwoods without driving through a tree we had we had to do it and we did it…read moreat the treehouse. They also have a lovely little gift shop and a great place to stretch your legs. Prices weren't ridiculous and it was fun to drive through a tree.

Shelter Cove General Store is conveniently located and you pass directly by it when entering the…read moretown of Shelter Cove. It's a great place to pick up anything that you realized that you may have forgotten or to restock on anything you may need during your stay in Shelter Cove. They really have all the essentials, which is nice and we visited here a couple times during our most recent stay in Shelter Cove. The town of Shelter Cove is a small coastal town so wherever you are staying in the area, this general store is easy to get to. As we pulled up, they had fresh vegetables and fruit for sale outside the store. We were warmly welcomed as soon as we entered the store and everyone was very friendly. The store is on the smaller side, although they were well stocked and had everything we were looking for. The store was clean and really well organized. I really liked that it was very easy to find everything that we were looking for. They have bear canister rentals as well as trail information if you are hiking the Lost Coast Trail. The Lost Coast Trail stretches about 25 miles along the coast and Shelter Cove is where people start or end this trail. People tend to come here (by car or plane since they have a small runway) to have a nice relaxing weekend on the coast or to hike the Lost Coast trail. If you are doing the latter and have forgotten anything, this is a good place to stop. They have a gift shop next door with items from many local artists and craftspeople and it's a great place to get unique souvenirs. An all around excellent general store to meet your needs while visiting the beautiful Shelter Cove area!

Gave zero Fs about 4 stranded, out-of-town customers:…read moreShelter Cove is extremely remote. The nearest place to get food or any provisions is about 1.5 hrs away along crazy windy roads. At 7:29 four cars pulled up to the only in-town store, which closes at 7:30. I was one of them, needing to get baby food and diapers for my 1-year-old. Nope. The clerk literally shut the door in our faces and left. Technically, she's in the right--7:30 is closing time. But it's also an obvious F-u to anyone who looks different or looks like they are from out of town, no matter how much they need the tiniest bit of kindness or hospitality. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place with some very harsh people.

I came in to do some Christmas shopping, and it's a great store. A little bit of everything. They…read moreare not related to the Mercantile in Ferndale, which is in itself a wonderful store... This place has lots of Humboldt "stuff"... stickers, souvenirs, etc. They have a big "home bar" section. Lots of different kinds of candies, lots of different things for the kitchen. I bought a couple of bags of cookie mix for Christmas presents among other things. They also have a large wall of food items, from companies in Humboldt County, including bagel toppings from Los bagels, marinara sauce from Tomaso's. , (I don't know if this is the same Tomaso's that ran the tomato pie restaurant or not...) and lots of other things. Prices are reasonable, and everybody I dealt with was beyond friendly. This is a great little store. Thanks.

Best Shop! Everything is tasteful , really beautifully displayed. Bought a handful of souvenirs and…read moresome unique items for Christmas nice shop and staff great intersection for shopping

Love this store. Was able to get a few things here. Found a couple of stickers that I like. Got a…read morepullover jacket and a shirt that I like. The gal that works there designs the graphics on the jackets and shirts. It's a very cool store. Will definitely be coming back on the next trip to Fort Bragg.

I'm not usually a person who buys souvenirs , but occasionally you need a little gift for someone,…read moreand this place is great. They have so much fun stuff here I could spend a long time just looking. My kids love the banana slug stuff - stickers, hats, shirts, mugs, even dish towels. I've purchased stickers from them several times and the very nice man at the register told me his wife has designed some of them. They are great on water bottles and laptops or even your car.

Golden Gait Mercantile is our favorite store in California. We travel to Ferndale from Southern…read moreCalifornia once a year to visit your store. It's like stepping back in time. You find items here that you never see anywhere else. We were there last Friday and met this delightful girl. Such friendly service and very helpful. I have to do my Christmas shopping in the summertime so that I can buy your delicious jams to bring home to my friends. We've enjoyed your store for years!

Another fabulous shop in Ferndale that's a feast for the eyes and overflowing with merchandise. You…read moreneed a lot of time to explore the various things they have for sale ranging from Ferndale branded merchandise to kitchen items to candles to candy. The candy selection is one of the best I've ever seen!! Candy from the 70's such as pop rocks that you never see. It's a candy lovers paradise!