One of Humboldt longest standing Local Businesses. If you are visiting from out of town and want to do as the locals do...visit Bubble's in Arcata and treat yourself to a lotion or shampoo or bubble bath or anything related to all the above . Best customer service and the refillable bottles are local secrets but good for everyone read more

Bubbles is an Arcata institution that has been around since the early 70s with an excellent assortment of handmade products that will keep you squeaky clean. read more

Just received my online order and I'm so happy!!! Although it was a little delayed, they sent me this cute cherry almond heart shaped soap that smells amazing! Thank you so very much! read more

Bubbles - Tangerine and Orange Blossom body oils - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Arcata, California

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Love this place. Have been shopping here for 30 years. Wonderful products, great prices, great scents, friendly staff.

I love Bubbles! They sell laundry sheets that are the best I've tried, and reasonably priced. And I love that you can have them add scent and color to various body washes/shampoo/etc. Staff is always super friendly. It's great that we have a refill shop like this in Arcata, and I hope they're around forever. read more

friendly staff and keeps sustainability in mind. offer a discount if you reuse your bottle and offer shampoo and conditioner bars which you can only usually find online. as a humboldt student, i'd always rather shop at bubbles then go on amazon or somthing. read more

Local. Sustainable. Organic. Plus you get a Free bar of Soap on your Bday!! What more can you ask for? I've been coming to this mom and pop shop for many years and I always appreciate every time I go in. I feel like i discover some new scent or item every time I visit! My favorites have always been the organic foliating body wash under fig, patchouli or rain scents. I highly appreciate how they've made the scrub a little bit more tougher throughout the years by adding thicker pieces of walnut shells. If you're interested in learning the process of how the soaps are made the employees or owner is always willing to answer any questions. I will continue to support this business as long as I live in Humboldt!! Due to its courteous, helpful, and patient staff ^_* read more

Suds! Nice people! Cute store! Go there and buy stuff, like I did today! Support cool local businesses that make awesome soaps that definitely aren't financing any kind of clubs for dudes who don't understand literature. read more

I LOVE Bubbles. This fantastic little shop sells so many beautifully-scented handmade soaps and bath products. The soaps never dry out my skin and each bar has a wonderful lather. I always have at least one bar of Bubbles soap in my house and I get so many compliments on the fragrances. One of my favorites thus far is blackberry sage/lemongrass, but everything I've bought from them has been lovely. The owner of the shop is awesome - great customer service! I was having an issue placing an online order (yes, they have an online shop and yes, they ship!) and she kindly walked me through a step-by-step solution. Her friendly approach made me feel like a valued customer. Bubbles is one of my favorite shops in Arcata and I'm always happy to give my business to them! Please support small businesses like Bubbles and enjoy some aromatic goodness for the bath and body! read more

Aww Bubbles! They've been around for decades! You can buy so many products in bulk. And you get a discount for bringing in your own containers. You can choose from a large selection of custom scents and even add color. The amber bubble bath is my favorite. You can also find a good selection of self care items and gifts. We can keep small businesses around for decades more by simply visiting them. read more

I love this store, high quality products and great prices, the staff has always been cheerful and helpful. I'm sensitive to scents so the option of not adding a scent is great, I also love the discount for brining back your container and getting a refill. I stop here pretty much every time I'm in Arcata. read more

Super helpful staff helped me discover a really great scent yesterday by just hearing my vague description. "Black Sea" is just awesome, exceeded my expectations. Thanks!!!! I love bubbles! read more

This shop is a must stop for anyone visiting Humboldt County and for all us locals too. I have shopped there over 25 years of the 50 years they have been in Arcata and they are better than ever. Stellar customer service, amazing locally made products and unique items you didn't even know existed. Karla is about the sweetest shop owner I have ever met and will custom order the weird items I love. My family and I try to gift with the planet in mind, so as the holidays roll around, remember Bubbles. They will fill any container for you, will craft a custom basket, will scent this products for you and every one needs soap! Check out this gem just off the plaza, you will LOVE it! read more

i love this Place! Me and my mom always come here for our incense! Needs better hours though because I love walking in Arcata at night and it would be nice to visit the shop during that time! read more

To the owners of Bubbles: we recently purchased your hand sanitizer and are using it multiple times daily. It leaves our hands feeling soft and moisturized--which really helps the dryness caused by hand washing. But our bottle won't last long. Assuming you're now closed due to the shelter in place policies, I'm writing to ask if you are considering making deliveries. I'd think you would have a brisk business and one that is vital to the community--at least until supplies are more widely available. Not sure how you'd announce this if you're about to deliver but I'll be watching your website. read more

The people who work are very helpful and have a lot of information to offer. Very reasonable prices, fun store set up. read more

Best Bath Shop in Northern California hands down. Get your Bubble Bath, lotions, and potions scented just the way you love. Outstanding, friendly service... and it's always been that way! This place is truely a gem! I'll miss it... good thing I can order online! read more

Just cruising and checking out the town on a road trip and decided to indulge a little. Loved the staff (long time owner who was happy to walk us through scenting options and the store). This place has apparently been around for a long time and was probably ahead of its time with its in-house made soaps, bubbles, and oils. Although you probably have one of these in your own town, and maybe a little more trendy, if you are visiting it's worth a stop by and purchase. read more

This is such an amazing establishment. The owner and staff were so kind during a very stressful & time. I truly appreciate local stores with the perfect humboldt vibe. Thank you Bubbles for coming in clutch in this crisis of hand sanitizer need! Especially since my hand sanitizer spray has one of my favorite scents you carry, sweet pea & rain. read more

Admittedly, I've been a little afraid of body lotion since I heard what teenage boys do with it behind closed doors. *shudders. pauses. regains composure* Bubbles is a wonderful land of pretty-smelling, fancily-bottled gifts for yourself and others. Their build-your-own-baskets go unrivaled, thanks to the addition of butterfly shaped bath beads and sparkly ribbon curlicues. I've been coming here since 6th grade, when my best friend decided to start using red Henna dye in her hair, since discretely sipping vodka from a water bottle in the schoolyard wasn't getting her the right kind of attention. My favorite? The Scent Your Lotion station. Holy Batman, Bubbles!Select your lotion (ranked by thickness/absorption level) and then select your scent. Want more than one scent? No problem, just pay $.50 extra. On Saturday, MaryLou opted for Grapefruit & White Ginger, while I went with a Peach/Vanilla combination. For less than $10, I now have a silky lotion that makes me feel (and smell) like a princess. If you find yourself in the area (~4.5 hrs North of S.F.), the Arcata Plaza is a great place to buy Holiday Gifts for your loved ones. Walk around the square and peruse the shops - especially Bubbles. read more

Having returned to the Bay Area after several years at HSU, there's just a small handful of places I miss behind The Redwood Curtain. Bubbles is one of them. I visit Bubbles EVERY time I'm in town to stock up on their awesome custom scented soaps, bubble-baths, lotions, even incense. They also have lots of great gifts here as well. Fancy shaving kits, bath salts, massage lotions and oils, kids bath toys, etc. My favorite scent all through college was Blue Iris. It's masculine, fresh, and really enticing. The friendly staff can mix and match any scents and colors you like to make a blend that's just for you. The most impressive part, the last time I visited I hadn't been in Arcata for 4 years and the woman behind the counter still remembered me!! read more

Bubbles has been a staple in my life for years. Bought stuff in high school and 35 yrs. after that I cruise through the downtown to stock up on my products. I have Never had a bad experience at this shop, always got the help I needed and many many gifts were bought here for guys and girls. If you want products without chemicals and preservatives then these are for you. My Grandmother had sensitive skin and could only use baby soap or soap from Bubbles. Bought some for her before she passed. Do yourself a favor and indulge in a little Bubbles, you'll be glad you did! read more

Such a joy the owner is when I walked into her store! So very helpful & really bent over backwards to get me what I needed! Best prices around! I'll def b coming back weekly! read more

Bubbles - This store is a gem!!! Can't believe I've never heard of it until today! I'll def b visiting them weekly! - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Arcata, California

Love this place. Staff is always friendly and very helpful. I also love the fact that you can find Crabtree & Evelyn Gardeners it's my favorite and can be hard to find.l Love Love Love the fact that you can pick and choose whatever sentenced oil one likes which can be added to different sizes of shampoo, conditioner, bodywash or lotion (set's are also available). There's also a great variety of bath & shower products. read more

Bubbles - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Arcata, California

The ladies who helped us were wonderful and super welcoming and kind!. I hate putting anything on my skin, so my boyfriend and I came here to see if we could find a product to help my cracked/bleeding hands that wouldn't leave me feeling oily and sticky. One of the things that makes this place so perfect is the fact that most products they make in-house are plain/unscented, but you can choose to add any of the (80+) fragrances they have in the store- or leave it plain for sensitive skin! I felt like all my questions were answered and I left with the perfect hand cream for me. I even took a card so when I run out, I can call in to order more read more

I LOVE this place! The lady is so helpful! Aside from my past experiences with my Rain scented body wash (which is my finals/midterms/major paper due soap), and my cherry-almond hand soap (^_^), and all the little things I've purchased since, my life was saved by the Organic Grapeseed Lotion with essences of Eucalyptus and Lavender. I moved into an apartment that was infested with fleas, and they nearly sucked me dry! Once I put on this lotion the bites were not as itchy and the fleas packed their bags. Now that the fleas are gone, I mostly just use the lotion when I'm going somewhere were the risk of being bitten or becoming a carrier is high. It's also not too bad at keeping the mosquitos away as well. read more

I'm going to make this short and sweet - in a word Bubbles is AWESOME! Great bath essentials and all kinds of fun stuff. When you're on the plaza head up the street and visit Bubbles!!! read more

I have been shopping here since I was a teenager! I love this place. I get the AD&E lotion with a little coconut for the scent. The products and customer service are great. I moved away some time ago but when I pass through I make a point to stop here and shop. read more

Such a cute little store. I love the variety of soaps and lotions in there. They also sell unscented items and then you can customize the smell. The cashier owner (I presume it's the owner) was so sweet and she really took the time to explain the products. I certainly will be back the next time I'm in town! read more

Bubbles - Oatmeal fragrance-free soap and Coconut Mango Glycerine Soap - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Arcata, California

My daughter introduced me to these wonderful soaps several years ago and since then when I get low on my soap supply I get online and order a bunch more about a years supply and here I am again. I haven't ever been to the store but I know it has to be a very nice place. Thank you for your great product Kermit C. read more

Came here by a spur of chance. Defintiely was not dissappointed. The associate was able to give me and my friend a run-down on what they were about, their buisness model, what makes them different, etc. We were not planning on buying anything but of couse everything was so enticing. Its hard not to buy shampoo/conditioner/soaps when they come in so many different varieties. The level of customer service was great. My friend had a lot of questions and even had some product comparison and they handled it with relative ease. The one thing that I really appreciated was the fact that they were so patient with us. When you buy a Shampoo/Conditioner/lotion, you are able to customize the scent, and they have alot of essential oils and scents to pick from. Overwhelmed with choices, my friend and I took about a good 20 minutes deciding what smelled good, what mixed well, and what we did not like. In that 20 minutes, the associate's interest in us, and her smile did not waver or wean. She was so attentive and patient, giving us recommendations, I was thoroughly impressed. Now of course, this is a boutique kind of store so dont be surprised when the prices run a little higher than your usual soaps and shampoo, but otherwise it is worth every penny! Needless to say, we treated ourselves to an amazing smelling shower that night. read more

I love this place. And the owner is so friendly and helpful. I have been going here for decades and dread the day she closes ( or worse, sells). I especially like the ability to scent my own soaps and bubble bath to my taste and all of the different products she carries, including the rubberduckies. A hint I would give: she knows some devine scent blends, ask her for input! Also the scrub is wonderful. They seem to have changed the ingredients for the scrub to something more eco-friendly (loofa instead of beads?) but I dont know that for sure. Also, they recycle (refill) your bottle for a duscount!! Great local business! A staple in the community! read more

First timer but the owner was extremely sweet and nice, giving us what we needed to know about her products. She has some pre-prepared products but you can customize your bath product with a fragrant of your choice for free. Additionally you can bring your empty Bubbles bottle back and get a refill for a dollar off. Will definitely come back if I'm in the area! read more

Short and simple- Bubbles is a wonderful and unique little shop where you can buy everything for your bath related needs.... Fun soaps, oils, bubble bath, salts, rubber duckies, etc. Their prices are great, and they provide one stop shopping right off of the Arcata plaza to make your bathroom and bath a very enjoyable and happy place. read more

I spent the whole day online looking for peach bubble bath with no aloe for a birthday gift for my mom. I found this place online and called them and they let me know that they do not put Aloe in their bubble bath. So I ordered it online and followed up with an email letting them know if was a gift and i needed it by 7/20 at the latest. Not only did i get it several days ahead of time it was wrapped very cutely and with a handwritten note on the receipt. I live in the bay area and wish they had a shop here, I would be there every week! And the bubble bath smells yummy i am sure my mom will love it! read more

I was a customer of Bubbles more than 20 years ago when I went to HSU. There is something about the rain scented glycerin soap that was magical. Now 20 odd years later, I was thinking of that soap when I decided to see if they were still around. Much to my pleasant surprise, they are and they have online ordering. Now I can happily order the glycerin soap here in Los Angeles. I tried their lotion recently and I think it is wonderful too. I have become a regular customer now. read more

i LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I am a big fan of bathroom and spa type items and this place is perfect for my taste. Its a little hole-in-the-wall shop with all kinds of specialty soaps and a very kind store owner who has a passion for what she does. What stands out in this store is that all the items are quality items, many of them organic or hypoallergenic, but they do not have the price tag of snooty attitude to match. Go to this place, you will love it as i do. read more

I DID write a review previously and I have to admit that I am an employee, but have been a happy customer ever since I first started attending college back in 1989. I didn't start working for Bubbles until the mid to late 90's. After working for a few years, I decided to get married and raise a family and stay at home rather than work. The owner was sad to see me go, but let me know that the door was always open for me to come back IF THEY HAD THE NEED. There was room for me to return to Bubbles for work in 2010 when my youngest child was ready to enter school. The owner graciously worked with my needs as a mom in relation to the hours I could work. She has been nothing but kind, understanding, and at times, caring more about me than I cared for myself. She often admits to possible blame even when blame is not hers for any miscommunication or misunderstandings. Most times she is guilty of being too soft and amiable unless it is of strictest business. Even then, her directness is gentle. It is odd that another reviewer had such a bad experience as a former employee, and I can only think that there might have been a big misunderstanding on her part. I still stand by my review as a customer before, after and during my employment times, and I speak from the heart and in truth. Bubbles still rocks and just about anyone in the Humboldt area will tell you so. read more