Love this store it's so quirky filled with hidden treasures and amazing art! Plus the store owner is such cool dude read more

The Funky Bazaar - Most unique store in idyllwild! - Antiques Near Me - Idyllwild, California

As you find with most shops in this area they are packed with all sorts of treasures! I found mine today! A black tutu skirt with stars that was on the mannequin in the corner and my inner child is absolutely elated! You know when you find that perfect piece- you never know where you might find it but a look at the bazaar is a great place to start! Definitely check this place out if you have an eye for art, a love of chocolate or a soft spot for a great deal! read more

For those of us that love the unique, funky, creepy & bizarre.. this store is for you. the Funky Bazaar in Idyllwild is known for its eclectic and unique offerings, which may be perceived as strange or unusual by some visitors. The shop features a mix of vintage finds, handmade items, and artwork from local artists, creating a diverse and interesting shopping experience. It was certainly a unique and memorable experience for me, as I talked to Peter, the owner, and he explained to me how buying and selling silver in silver markets work. I then proceeded to buy one of his silver dollars which comes in its commemorative case. Really cool. First time I've purchased something like this Its because of stores like this that Idyllwild remains one of the last small mountain towns left in America that hasn't been homogenized and commercialized read more

The Funky Bazaar - Antiques Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Such a fun, quirky place and owner! A group of us stopped in a few years back and had a blast read more

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This place is a hidden gem. A lure of various vintage items. The moment you walk up the owner is sitting perched on the window front warmly inviting you into the door. When you walk in it is filled with 3 floors of all kinds of goodies. Each floor has a different theme. I really enjoyed walking to the downstairs level to find an old Michael Jackson Album hanging on the wall, alongside a simple but classic rocking chair, & a television set that I grew up watching that was in the shape of a box rectangular prism shape. There were so many interesting things to see in every nook of the store. I especially loved their selection of pocket watches on display right when you entered the store. They looked sleek, cool, and very reminiscent of the golden days. I loved them so much I ended up getting 2x of them. The feel and mood of this store is very Alice in Wonderland. You never know what kind of goodies you might find down the rabbit hole. Definitely worth checking out if you're in town. read more

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Awesome owner Peter will make you feel welcome and want to be there. Definitely a must stop store to grab something cool and interesting!!!

His next door to Steve's "Bubba Books" shop so naturally, It is a must stop. Love the "Eclectic" style. It is really a one of a kind. Anything from creepy homemade dolls to odd pieces. For sure bring cash if not bring an open mind. It is a cross between Beetlejuice and Fred Sandford living-room. A lot to wonder and explore with reasonable prices. So if you collect random odd things especially anything related to creepy then this is for you. read more

The Funky Bazaar - Antiques Near Me - Idyllwild, California

Super cool place! We're visiting from Orange County and I really wanted to stop at this place while we're here. They have some of the most random coolest stuff! I ended up getting a good pocket watch that flips open for $25 - great deal- completely working. I'm wearing it as a necklace for now to make it a little more girly and it's so awesome and beautiful! I love that I have one when it's gone out of fashion now because I love having things other people don't. The owner was decked out in steampunk attire and gave us a little tour of his place that he is so proud of He gave me a few lessons on pocket watches and his cool gaucho knife read more

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What a cool hidden gem! We had such an awesome experience at this shop. The owner popped his head out of the window the second we parked telling us he loved our hats. He then proceeded to give us the greatest introduction to the shop that we could have asked for. I drove to Idyllwild specifically for this shop and was not disappointed. The owner alone makes this such an amazing visit. He was helpful, made it feel like we were touring a museum, and even gave us free postcards when we asked if he had any available. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Kick ass place. Peter the owner was super cool and friendly. I'm a musician and he had a guitar in the shop to jam on! So I did, and ended up purchasing a really cool guitar pedal there. He also had cigar box guitars for sale. And all kinds of other stuff. Great place to visit. Thanks for the pedal Peter! Using it at my gigs now read more

Favorite store in Idyllwild...we got the full dollar tour of the place by Peter. He gave me kudos for my hat! Tons of fun stuff from steam punk to art to a wonderful tree necklace. Easy to spend alot of time checking it all out... Got great customer service and not once did he sit behind the desk and play on his cellphone! read more

The Funky Bazaar - Antiques Near Me - Idyllwild, California

My wife, 2 boys, and I stopped in mid-October 2020 and the owner was very gracious and welcoming of the kids and was funny as well and the kids got a kick out of the place and we were impressed at the wide range of stuff. We ended up getting a cigar box guitar with a Hawaii license plate, loved the backstory, and have loved having it in our home. Would highly recommend this place as it was a fun time as well as a great buy. read more

We came across this plave while driving by & we loved it! The owner Peter is really cool & friendly. This is also his home. He has an assortment of items here as well as vinyl records. We bought a Jimi Hendrix book and a Chaffer Dish for "Fondue Night". This place is must! :) read more

This place is awesome! There's a great collection of fun stuff and rare items. Definitely check out the art gallery on the 3rd floor. If you are visiting Idyllwild definitely stop by. read more

Was given an excellent and wonderfully funny tour while stopping in! The owner is delightful and a hilarious character! Easily worth a stop on your drive through town! read more

This place is amazing! Peter's shop is a must-see while in Idyllwild. We are so glad we stopped in. I found the perfect Father's Day gift for my dad, and I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the entire store. When you go, set aside some time to let Peter tell you his story. You will leave feeling happy and inspired. Next time we're on the Hill, we will definitely be back! read more

This place is one of a kind! The owner greeted us as we walked up from the front window, and i knew from his funky welcoming vibes that this place was going to be gem! He made us all laugh, have us the background of each room we were going to see, and made us feel at home. There is a vast collection of every thing you could ever think of! I can't wait to go back again to see what new treasures are there! read more

This is a BIG WOW! I tend to love the unusual - the interesting - the people that are not created via cookie cutter - the businesses that are unlike anything else. Welcome to Peter's world. A different place that is full of cool and a little off.... Peter is a wonderful host and and my wife and I enjoyed talking with him for a long while. We only knew a few other people in town and we immediately shared or Funky Bazaar find with them. This is a must see - must shop and must leave some time to chat!! We loved it!! 6 out of 5 stars please..... read more

This place is FUNKY! A great selection of affordable books, CDs, Vinyl, and some fantastic art by locals. Really enjoyed this out of the way emporium . Peter is a marvelous host and we had a great time exploring this fun collection of treasures. Must see the 3rd floor for unusual and delicate sculptures, candles and paintings. My favorite art pieces were the Iggy Pop painting and a fanciful ray gun sculpture. Prices are very reasonable and this store is worth a look if you dig eclectic and perky collections. Warning: No poopy people allowed :-) read more

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The Funky Bazaar is a fun place to visit in Idyllwild and Peter is such a cool host. When we arrived we were the only people there, so he gave us the "grand tour" - told us about the background of his shop and where to find everything. Cool cigar box guitars, unique art from local artists (no trees, birds, or landscapes here) and a table full of steampunk items, just to name a few. Just a cool, wild place and definitely worth a visit. read more

The Funky Bazaar is a must stop when visiting Idyllwild, eclectic, cool, hip and out of the ordinary, you will find it all here not only that, Peter the owner is a gracious host. local art, vinyl and lots or treasures are to be found, don't miss out on this local hotspot, check out the cool sunglasses and T shirts too. read more

Captain Funk provides a tour of his eclectic collections, some of which is for sale. He only uses local artists, those that do not paint landscapes. The third floor is a little on the dark side for some but interesting. In the basement find an offering of vinyl records that the Captain has tested to ensure no scratches or skips. On the wall are classic science fiction periodicals. Well worth a few minutes of your time to stop and enjoy. Who knows, you may just find that perfect Christmas gift of someone special. read more

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In my humble opinion, no trip to Idyllwild is complete without a visit to it's quirkiest establishment - the Funky Bazaar. The store / art gallery / gathering place is operated by Peter Buhl, who is every bit as interesting as the place he runs. Just sitting and talking with him for a while is worth a trip up the hill! The Funky Bazaar is divided into several different areas - there's: * The "donation alley" area, that contains lots of interesting stuff that is available for purchase on a donation basis. Like something you find in this area, leave a donation in the box. All donations are given to local charities. * The "girl's room" area, which contains an assortment of delicately painted dishes and hand knitted items made by local artists. * The basement area, which houses a fascinating assortment of items. Here, you'll find everything from an old portable dome hairdryer to antique toys to first edition books. At times, you'll wonder if you're in a store or a very cool "pop culture" museum. * The one-room art gallery, which is located upstairs. The exhibits in this gallery are rotated fairly regularly, and you never know what will be on display next. One thing to know though, it's not anything like the art you'll see displayed anywhere else on the moutain. It tends to be edgy, and at times it can be mildly disturbing, but it's always thought provoking. Next time you're heading up the hill, make sure you set aside an hour or so to pay Peter and his establishment a vist. You'll be glad you did! read more

The owner is classic and I guarantee you won't leave empty handed! Last time I found The Complete Dictionary of American Slang from the early 1900's to add to my library! This place is super cool! read more

Came across this place while enjoying a weekend in Idyllwild. PETER IS THE MAN! Whether or not you're looking to buy some of the awesome stuff he has at this store, DEFINITELY check it out. I bought two pairs of the sunglasses he wears and they're awesome. It's such a fun store, check it out! You wont regret it. read more

Bushed, we were on our way home from an Idyllwild hike and I spotted a strange and wonderful looking place so we decided to investigate. We were immediately met by the owner Peter who is as unique as his store - waving his cane-wand thingie around and spouting off all sorts infobits. There are several levels of wildly varying goods - each floor has a different feel and theme. A very unique place - you won't find this stuff elsewhere. My favorite find was a collection of Frank Zappa records - many of which nearly impossible to find. I'm tempted to give only a two stars rating because there were no elevators or escalators and my legs were too tired to climb the stairs but I won't. It's just too cool of a place. Highly recommended - and even if you don't buy anything, your imagination will be better for the visit. read more

This place is absolutely fantastic and funky to the max!!! If you're an artist or love art, antiques etc. then this place is definitely a place for you! I came across it about a year ago, even though I've been to Idyllwild many times before, and it absolutely took my breath away as well as re-opened my creativeness which was dormant for sometime now. This place is a must see in Idyllwild, trust me, you will not regret it and the host is just wonderful and welcoming (had our two fur-family members, aka dogs, with us and they were more then welcome inside the store). GO CHECK IT OUT!!!! read more

This is my favorite store in Idyllwild. Somethjng for everyone. Such a unique venue showcasing local artists. If you want something different than tahquitz rock paintings then this is the place for you. read more

This is one of the coolest places ever, I've found so many cool things, that aren't just cheap chatchski that you put on your shelf and forget about. There is a room full of collector grade vinyl, that I actually got a good amount of my first records from when I started collecting, and that's just one room. There are three stories with all kinds of different cool stuff, some of the coolest stuff you never knew you wanted! read more

I'm using Funky Bazaar and owner Peter's electric collection to furnish my house in Idyllwild. They have some real gems at this offbeat place -- lots of original art, truly classic LPs, original light fixtures from historic hotels, random cool stuff. Very Idllywild, offbeat, counter-culture. Gotta love it. read more

Oh my goodness, this is the coolest spot in Idyllwild, with the best proprietor you'll ever meet. All kinds of off-the-beaten-path art, locally made crafts, and other odds and ends. read more

Peter is such a great host, and his shop makes buying local super fun and exciting. I love the eclectic collection of art, trinkets, and antiques that, when combined in one location, makes this shop a must-see for anyone traveling to/thru Idyllwild. I've bought many things from Peter, some as gifts, and some for myself, and let's just say, the gifts I've given have been a BIG hit! Don't try to make "sense" of the place. It defies comprehension. Appreciate the collection for what it is (a lovely assortment from local artists), and take some time to talk with Peter (he truly is a pleasure to talk to)! read more

Peter is amazing! My friend Alyssa and I visited Idyllwild for the first time last weekend from LA and Funky Bazaar was our first stop. Peter gave us the grand tour, background info on his business and the local arts scene he supports and then gave us tons of suggestions for places to eat/things to do during our visit. Alyssa and I each left The Funky Bazaar with a $5 playboy grab bag (3 issues from the '80s or '90s--never know what you're gonna get) and lots of ideas for how to spend our day-cation. I'll definitely be visiting again soon. read more

Peter is a gracious host and allowed me and my dogs to peruse his quaint yet funfilled store. Check it out for eccentric finds although there's something there for anyone. read more

Well worth a visit in Idyllwild. All kinds of unique items with fair prices, and Peter is a blast. All the way up the hill on the main street in town. You'll be glad you stopped. read more

Whether you are visiting Idyllwild or live here, you really need to check out this shop if you haven't yet. it should really be spelled "funky bizarre," as it's the most eclectic collection of the new and the old that you'll find anywhere in town. Many collectibles. My favorite part is the top floor art gallery. This is not your mama's art gallery, and certainly nothing like any other art gallery in town. I.e. this is not the place to go find paintings of raccoons, bears, and mountains. the art here is edgy, thought-provoking, sometimes disturbing, and always alluring. You have to search for this place; although it's on N. Circle Dr., a main drag of town, it's way up near the top of the hill, not downtown. Trust me - it's worth the walk or drive. read more

Ditto all the previous reviews. I was the first one at his shop in the morning and I got the $10.00 tour. As Peter says, "If you're looking for pine, peak, or bird art, this ain't the place!" That can all be found downtown in the gift shops. What Funky Bazaar offers is one of a kind curios, collectibles, and original art. I loved his Mama Juju collection. Donation Alley is wonderful - take something, leave something, pay what you like - it all goes to local animal shelters. Can't leave the Hill without checking the treasures at the Bazaar. read more

ESCAPE THE KITSCH and stop in here. Fun place! 3 floors to "stuff"....not sure who'd want to buy anything but sure fun to see the collections. Nice that owner supports local crafts/artists. read more

The Funky Bazaar is a "must see" place when visiting Idyllwild. In my case it's a "must have" ... as I have so far purchased several one-of-a-kind items for my house, at very cool prices! You never know what new and different items there will be on display. Truly worthwhile! read more

We had a great time here. Peter is a blast! Be sure and visit when you come to Idyllwild.