Fun gift shop with seasonal items and friendly, engaging staff. They have wind chimes and I wish…read moreI'd been able to focus more because there's a nice selection and we've been without chimes for a while. But what made me think and come back the next day was the selection of whimsical clocks. My spouse is well aware of the dangers of me seeing something that appeals to my sense of whimsy and magic. And while I just took a look at the big Rhythm Small World clocks on the wall, a staff member came over to show me what they did. They move! The clock faces move on the hour and play a selection of tunes, including classical music. I was enchanted and told myself and the staff member I didn't need it, and that my spouse would not let me have one. But my spouse is a wonderful person and after we left, kept asking whether I needed one and should go back. I kept thinking about it and we did end up returning the next day to buy a clock. "Your face just lit up. You should get one." This shop also has cute little ornaments and charms that will be great for your gift giving needs. Or stuff for yourself, like a clock face that opens like a transformer.

I love this shop. So many cute stuff. Too bad they don't have a website to order more or shop…read moreonline.

I've enjoyed this wine and gift shop for over a year and I very rarely write reviews. I've bought…read morethe merchandise several times taken advantage of some expert wine advice but I never thought about writing a review. Until I have the sandwich. They have started serving food and the variety of meats on the french baguette is amazing. I have eaten at every place that serves food in Mendocino and this easily competes with any restaurant in town and it's definitely the best Sandwich I've had. I will be back soon to try the chowder.

We began browsing and soon noticed that many products had very rude and tasteless slogans. I'm far…read morefrom prudish, but was surprised to see a number of mean-spirited and sexually offensive messages. It seemed especially out of place in Mendocino.

Wonderful shop and exceptional customer service!…read more I stopped in after realizing I had forgotten my binoculars at home and noticed they carried them in the shop. Marilyn immediately got right to business. She didn't try to oversell me or push me toward something I didn't need--she simply listened to what I was looking for and helped me find a pair that worked for me. There was quite a selection to choose from and she really made this process seem easy and pleasant. It's obvious Marilyn knows her optics. I don't know if she's the owner or a partner, but she certainly knows how to take care of her customers. She was warm, welcoming, and, most importantly, patient. She took the time to help me even though it was a busy day. And yes, I should probably mention that I did end up buying a pair of binoculars--and I'm very happy with them! I also expected to pay a premium for what I purchased simply because of the location. To my surprise, when I got home to check reviews, I also found out there wasn't any crazy markup. There was none. I already felt like I had won by finding a quality product while traveling, only to discover I didn't have to pay the "tourist tax" for it. NICE! This tells me they're not exploiting their customers when they obviously could. Even if there had been a premium, Marilyn was such a genuinely friendly person that I wouldn't have thought twice about it. Great customer service goes a long way. And, not being completely selfish, we were also able to pick up a few things for our kiddo, who wasn't with us on the trip. There were so many interesting things to choose from that could keep a kid--or a young engineer--busy for quite a while. I would absolutely stop by this shop again and would recommend giving it a visit if you're in the area. Thank you, Marilyn! We really appreciate you!

This store is awesome. Went in because it looked cool. Saw all the monoculars looking over at the…read morecliffs. Looked for a small jeweler tool and ended up with an awesome microscope. And an idea on a telescope. Passionate owner.

Really cute shop with lots to choose from. It's reasonably priced and the staff were kind. I bought…read morea really nice ring and the price was good. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area.

Stopped in to Tangents during my trip to Mendocino and was wowed by their current inventory and…read morearray of locally made gifts. It was actually my favorite shop this time around with some amazing stained glass (I purchased a beautiful piece as a souvenir) and other fun items. I don't recall exactly what wasn't my style last time I visited, but Tangents is actually a cool little shop. They're located across from Harvest Market in Mendocino with plenty of street parking. The staff was very welcoming and helped check on prices of items that needed a ladder. They do charge a 3.5% fee on credit card purchases, so bring cash if you're planning on a bigger purchase. Still, the stained glass piece I bought was very well priced for its size and considering it was locally made.

My mom and I visited Nahara Healing Arts while staying in Mendocino, and it was such a special…read moreexperience. I had the Ocean Essence body wrap and my mom had the detoxifying body treatment -- we both walked out feeling completely rejuvenated and relaxed, with effects that lasted well beyond that day. Angela truly has healing hands. Beyond her skill, she's incredibly kind and accommodating, and she made the whole visit feel personal and special. We couldn't have asked for a better way to unwind together. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

I came to town for the first time and didn't know who to book for a massage. Based on the Yelpers…read morehere, I decided to give her a try, and I'm glad I did. Nahara is an amazing healer. I had the essential oil massage, and my body felt relaxed within the first five minutes of smelling the oil. Then her healing touch and kind demeanor were exactly what I needed to recover from all the stress in my body. What makes her special is that I could tell she has lots of compassion, which comes through in her healing touch. Our conversations were a delight, and I will definitely come back. Also, her clothing boutique is worth checking out! The color palettes and styles are sophisticated -- a million times better than the other clothing stores in town.

We love this store! It was very welcoming and felt warm with the local hand made items. We visit…read moreevery time we go to Mendocino and can't leave without something g special.

Very weird vibes in here...especially the lady who was manning the store. Not very inviting and…read morekind of gave us very unwelcoming and off-putting energy when we were checking out. She made me feel very uncomfortable and something about the way she was acting made me feel like she did not like tourists being in Mendocino.

I had a lovely, relaxing, refreshing long weekend in Mendocino, as we were celebrating my husband's…read morebirthday. We spent one of our days casually strolling the downtown part of Mendocino, and searched for businesses we just had to check out. Of course, this means finding a good bookshop. And, this one did not disappoint! Such a fantastic selection of diverse books. Such fun gift ideas and home decor knick knacks and merch stuff, too. We are so loaded up on books (think stacks on stacks on stacks), but we wanted to support this business, so we bought a big candle and some fun stickers. I highly recommend Gallery Bookshop, and I'll definitely plan to return next time we're in the area.

I love browsing bookstores. I will never read all the books, but I love seeing new titles and…read moreclassics alike. This one was fun to browse because there were different sections. The section in the back with the artsy stuff was most fun for me. They have stickers, journals, greeting cards, "how to" books, etc. Come while they're open! Parking is free on the street. It's just across from the coast.

Fun little shop, lots of beads but some other stuff too. The owner was nice & let us browse at our…read moreown pace without being pushy at all. I bought two strings of glass beads & my gf got a little jade elephant. Lots of stuff to look at here... it might be bigger on the inside than the outside. We'll be back

This store is NOT closed! I was just there today. Many of the shops along the road are having…read morephone issues but they are open!

Yeah MAC! I was an Artist-in-Residence at the Mendocino Arts Center right after I graduated…read morecollege, and I have to say that if you can score a slot at this place take it! The waterfront studios and apartments that they give you are incredible, and even the most uninspired artist can suddenly have at their fingertips a beautiful array of sunrises and sets, lush gardens filled with the local treasure plant-fushia- and coastal storms that are like nothing you can ever imagine. There's pretty much nothing going on in Mendo. town, but that's kind of what makes this place such a special place. The art center offers all kinds of classes, from ceramics to digital work, and it is the artistic pulse of the community.

For a few years, my Dad was an artist in residence here during the summer months. He revived their…read moreprintmaking studio, created new work, collaborated with artists that worked in other mediums, and taught classes. I visited him each summer. It's just a couple hours from San Francisco. Of all the places my Dad visited and taught at around the world, Mendocino was his favorite place. It's a magical place perched above the cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean, just beyond the Headlands. There's a courtyard that connects each studio, the gallery at one end. There's paintings, pottery, photography, lithographs, glass sculptures, etc. During these times, the art center is closed but you can view current artists' work on their website. Some pieces are available for purchase. You can even see a little bit of its magic through the screen.

Amazing customer service. There was the sweetest lady working today who was so helpful and so…read morekind. In our chats, she explained she is from Brazil. Many thanks to her for being such an excellent ambassador. Also, thanks to her I was able to purchase $577 worth of items due to her patience and advice on everything. She was equally as sweet to everyone who walked in whilst helping me with sizes and suggestions! This store has the most incredible selection of items from clothing to home decor. But best of all, the prices are downright reasonable. Not at all what I expected in a Bay Area boutique with EXQUISITE merchandise. I got two sweaters, a dress, a brooch and two necklaces! Wowwweeeee! Even if it takes two hours to get to Erin Keller and a massive bout of car sickness I will be back. Its so worth it

I was in a bind to find a dress for a wedding. Unfortunately I lost my luggage and needed something…read morepretty for my sweet sister in laws wedding. Not only did Erin have dresses in my size but she had one of a kind things that fit. Appropriately priced, fashionable, different, elegant I'm not sure what else you can ask for??? Oh maybe some earrings and a wrap for the late night cool air. Yep check check she had those too! Love this shop so much. Excellent experience.