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

Many California Indian people have went here for years, and I've spent thousands of dollars getting…read moreshells cut and polished. They make native jewelery. The old man has since passed and he was nice and wouls give deals. The daughter and son have kept up some of the relationships with local tribal people. But the grandson is rude and has bad energy, did not show respect and was racist. Theres not too many places to get native cut abalone so it sucks to enrich folks that uphold supremacy.

Quirky little place with some hidden gems among the offerings. Really nice people running the shop,…read moretoo. The selection is interesting, so you may not always find what you're looking for, but you will find things you didn't know you wanted. That's the best thing about this place!

I love this location! It has a variety of handmade gifts and souvenirs…read more The store associate seemed annoyed at first because my husband was asking too many questions. Then he realized we were buying a significant amount of items, then he became more friendly.

I was here for the first time . It's a very huge shop and…read morethey have so many different items to choose from . Arts, paintings, jewelries, scarves, lights, candles, different handicrafts, handbags, etc , If you want to buy a gift for a family or friend , this is the place . The customer service is not good at all though. I went there on Thursday 10/19/2023 around 4:30 pm . The employees (2 women) don't even acknowledge your presence. I said hi , no one answered. When I wanted to leave I said thank you , no one answered. Too bad , this nice store deserves better customer service .

This shop is an absolute treasure. The variety of vendors with speciality items makes shopping for…read moreunique gifts a really fun experience. We come here often for the jewlery jars and vintage style inspiration. As a regular customer, I appreciate the locker policy for keeping my belongings safe and allowing me to shop hands-free. These vendors and employees work hard to upkeep this amazing store and prevent vendor losses. Shop 4th Street Merchantile first for all those special people on your list, or to find something fabulous for yourself. A walk through this place is one of my favorite forms of self-care.

I recently visited 4th Street Mercantile over the weekend and was immediately met with a policy…read morerequiring all customers to lock their personal belongings, including purses, in a locker before entering the store. While I understand that businesses have a right to set security measures, the way this was enforced made me and my friend feel as though we were suspected of theft before even browsing the items. Spending money at a store should be a welcoming experience. Instead, the requirement felt degrading and created an atmosphere of distrust from the very first moment. It is disheartening to be treated with suspicion simply for wanting to shop. Because of this negative interaction and the feeling of being treated as a potential thief, I will not be returning to this establishment. I will also be sharing my experience with friends and family to ensure others are aware of this policy before they plan their visit. If you are planning to go, be prepared to surrender your personal items before you can even look at the merchandise. It is a significant barrier that changes the entire vibe of the shopping experience.

I don't even craft with yarn, but this is one of my favorite stores!…read more In addition to an incredible selection of yarn, they have a very well-curated collection of cute, unique gifts and cards. Every time I visit, without fail, I find just the perfect gifts for friends.

Nicely stocked store, but! We were traveling thru and I needed a couple specific things. I was…read morethere on a Thursday and the employee was very disinterested in her job or for helping me. I would think shes not the owner? FYI.

Very fairly priced vintage/used items. There were popular brands like Carhartt and clothes made…read morefrom desirable material like 100% wool, alpaca and cotton. The store smelled clean. Screen printed band tees for under $30. Small housewares section. Some new notebooks, jewelry and socks. The prices were super fair for all the clothes and shoes. Very nice retro storefront design. Free street parking in front of the store and all around the downtown plaza.

I have been shopping here for two years, and usually get my velvet scrunchies and cozy over the…read moreknee socks from here. Recently had the chance to bring them an Anthropology wedding dress that did not work out for me and the ladies working here were very accepting and kind. Beautiful selection and great store.

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.

Cool little art gallery/art store in downtown Arcata, CA - right on Arcata Plaza!…read more My favorite piece was a small stained piece of wood with glass mushrooms that were backlit with green LEDs! I wish I could afford it! So cool! #ArcataArtisans

Very nice small art gallery with a great selection of pieces created by local artists. When we…read morevisited they had beautiful examples of pottery, jewelry, textiles, wall art, cards and sculptures. You can find items to purchase at low to higher price points. Excellent place to look for a unique gift, souvenir or treasured piece to add to your collection. I purchased a handmade mug by Loryn White and it is now my favorite mug. So beautiful and a such a unique souvenir that I will always treasure. Made with love. I need to call and find out if they have an option to shop online with shipping because I would love to purchase more items and not have to wait till my next trip to the area.