I absolutely fell in love with this shop and its owner. I could've strolled inside for another hour…read moreand kept finding new treasures at each turn. I loved the Asian influence and trinkets/art supplies that you probably can't find elsewhere. Everything was well organized and I would've bought the entire shop if I could! I bought a pair of nice socks, a mood ring, and a ceramic spoon that will be treasured by me for life!

All Under Heaven is one of the best shops in the world... and I have done a LOT of shopping. They…read morespecialize in tea & tea ware, stationary, stickers, cute Japanese cultural items, journals, incenses from around the world, fine greeting cards, and nature-themed decor. Their selection of items is constantly changing, and always extraordinary. If you see something you want, you should buy it - because it will likely be replaced by some other awesome item the next time you visit!

Caravan of Dreams is one of the best shops in Humboldt if you're looking for fun, unique and local…read moregifts! They carry lots of beautiful & eye-catching accessories (scarfs, purses, jewelry), home decor, fine kitchenware, children's gifts and, my favorite: a huge selection of clever and elegant greeting cards.

Awesome little gift shop in downtown Arcata, CA - right on Arcata Plaza…read more Lots of interesting items here for sale! Jewelry, home decor items, bar tools, and more! I procured a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings and a small stuff animal Octopus. The lady running the shop was very nice! #CaravanOfDreams

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.

Despite Humboldt County having a historically cash based economy, they are unprepared to make…read morechange for cash transactions. And because they don't have cash available to make change, they think it's OK to screw the customer. Not having dollar bills in your til does not make it OK to make incorrect change in the business's favor.

I love this store. My daughter and family just moved to the area and while exploring we found this…read morestore. Lovely gifts, brilliant essential oils, and the ladies were all so kind with energy to match . I will definitely return.

This store is wonderful. An apothecary of every magical plant mother earth has given us. Alex…read morehelped me find a migraine tea, that is very effective. Love this store !

really great selection of cute stuff for gifts in a convenient setting, great parking, great…read moreproximity to restaurants, a park, and to top it all off, really great customer service. I got some little knick-knacks for my friends having lunch down the street. The staff took great care in gift-wrapping the little gifts. I highly recommend a little visit

Another groovy little gift shop in downtown Arcata, CA - also located on Arcata Plaza!…read more They sell a wide range of home decor stuff, bar tools, artwork, kitchen stuff, jewelry, and more! I walked out with a full set of hot sauces - four in all - from Humboldt Hot Sauce. The lady who rung me up - wrapped several of the bottles in tissue paper - to help insure they did not clank around to much in my suitcase on the way home. Can't wait to try them all! The lady who waited on me was very nice! #Plaza

Really fun place to be. We found so many good crystals and the staff are really nice. It's a cozy…read morelittle place with cute stuff. You also don't see things like that very often so its really fun!. You'll love the jewelery, candles and essential oil selection too, and it has a great vibe and location !

When you walk in it's like traveling. Beautiful textiles, books you've never read, mermaid statues,…read morejewelry you've never seen before. It's like a mini portal out Arcata to Indonesia or India. We are lucky to have this little gem in our lil rural town. If you are looking for something different, that special gift for your best friend, you will find it here. Promise.

Very cool manly store in the heart of the downtown plaza. Stylish clothing, great gifts for the…read morebachelor party, cooking items, housewares, really nice smelling men's grooming products. Neatly organized and staged. Friendly staff. Free outdoor street parking. Lots of other thrift stores and gift shops to visit on the block and around the plaza. FYI all men's clothing but could also be gender neutral of course.

I'm a CPH student who works full time and relies on the bookstore being dependable. In just this…read moresummer semester I have had to make multiple trips. Get an email that my textbook is ready for pickup, drive to Arcata to be told it is actually not ready. This happened twice. Now today when it came to return my book I make the trip and the employee tells me she can't remember her login and I need to come back tomorrow. How is that acceptable? This place needs management and a complete overhaul. I will be doing anything I can to get my texts somewhere else.

Cal Poly Humboldt has opened The Campus Store Eureka. A fun place to find local high school team…read moreshirts, College of the Redwoods and Cal Poly Humboldt gear.

I'm so upset! My husband and I drove up from South San Francisco only to find that the store had…read morejust closed! If you will notice the picture it says that the store is opened for 51 minutes!!! The cashier did open the door and only smiled when I told her that we had just driven 5.5 hours to go to shop at Holly Yashi. She kept saying "I understand ". No she doesn't!! She didn't waste her time and $$ driving up to a store that was closed. She did say that they had just changed their social media...well you missed one. And to make it worse the store is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Shopping at Holly Yashi is just about the only thing to do in this town. Grrrrr!

I mean, what can you say? It's the Holly Yashi Mothership, the font of creation, the place where…read moretheir jewelry is actually created. In Arcata, of all places- who knew? Cute and inviting showroom, you can catch a peek into the studios out back, and there's plenty of signage to explain the timeline and milestones of the company. And hey, they're even willing to make you a capa while you shop!

Open Fridays & Saturdays 10 to 4 This place has been open 1…read moreyear and is a hidden treasure! Tucked away behind holly yashi, "The Back Porch" is a reclaimed wood lover's heaven. If you like the terms rustic, reclaimed, upcycled, antique, quaint, and you are looking for an awesome custom piece of furniture to make your home complete, go here. Blue, green, brown, and clear antique glass bottles. armoirs, desks, coffee tables, shelves, patio furniture, benches, stools, lamps, lighting fixtures, and best of all... FRESH LOCAL HONEY from the hives of the owner, Martin. Find time next weekend to stop by and check it out!

Great selection of unique salvaged items and repurposed furniture! There's also lots of great…read moregarden stuff and plants. Martin couldn't be nicer and it's really close by to other stores and a nice plaza. Highly recommend stopping by and shopping on your trip to or through Arcata!